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Life is an incredible journey filled with ups and downs, triumphs and failures.
Reflective
Thinking
Reflective thinking is the art of
- observing our experiences
- evaluating their outcomes
- and critically analyzing the causes behind them.
- identify patterns
- learn from past mistakes
- and replicate our victories.
1. Embrace the Power of Evaluation:
Every day presents us with opportunities for growth. For yet another win.
At the end of each day, take a moment to reflect on both the positive and negative experiences you encountered. Celebrate the wins and courageously acknowledge the challenges.
2. Unveil the Root Causes:
Interrogate circumstances surrounding your outcomes. Ask yourself why
certain events unfolded as they did. Was there something within your control
that contributed to the positive or negative result?
3. Lessons as Catalysts for Change:
Once you have identified the causes, use this newfound knowledge to your
advantage. Determine how you can avoid negative outcomes and foster positive
ones. Cultivate solutions and strategies that will empower you on your path
forward.
4. Crafting Your Action Plan:
Transform your insights into actionable steps. From committing to beating
procrastination to adopting mindful habits, design a comprehensive plan that
transforms your intentions into tangible achievements.
5. Visualization: Manifesting Your Desired Future:
Harness the power of visualization by envisioning yourself embodying the changes you wish to make. See yourself succeeding. See yourself living the outcome that you want. Embrace the positive impact this will have on your life.
6. Facing the Consequences:
Acknowledge the potential consequences of not following through with your desired changes. By embracing the seriousness of the situation, you motivate yourself to persevere and avoid the pain of staying stagnant and loitering in your comfort zone.
7. Overcoming Resistance:
Change can be challenging. Resistance may arise. Fear may appear too. But avoid letting resistance and fear to overthrow your entire strategy.
Monitor your thoughts and feelings, letting go of negativity and embracing the courage to evolve. Keep turning to real-life inspirations who have conquered obstacles and emerged stronger.
8. Monitoring and Adjusting:
As you embark on your transformational journey, remember that habits take time
to solidify. They take time to set. Be patient with yourself and extend yourself grace. Change is hard. That's why so many people try to avoid it.
Monitor your progress,
Stay committed to your plan.
Make necessary adjustments along the way.
Celebrate milestones achieved.
Embrace continuous improvement.
You got this!
Better Days by Dianne Reeves
Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor/or Prince and Rosie Gaines
Fire and Rain by James Taylor
Stand by Donnie McClurkin
Hate on Me by Jill Scott
You've Got a Friend by Carole King
Celebrate Me Home by Kenny Loggins
What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Memories by Gladys Knight
There's a Winner in You by Patti Labelle
Motherless Child by Sweet Honey in the Rock
Let It Be by The Beatles
Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross
A Rose is Still a Rose by Aretha Franklin
One More Try by George Michael
Be Optimistic by The Sounds of Blackness
As by Stevie Wonder
Never Would've Made It by Marvin Sapp
Stay Gold by Stevie Wonder
Cats in the Cradle by Harry Chapin
Candle in the Wind by Elton John
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
Yesterday by The Beatles
Yesterday by Mary Mary
I Need You Now by Snorkie Norful
The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
On & On by Erykah Badu
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding
California Dreamin by The Mamas and The Papas/Queen Latifah
Joy to the World by Whitney Houston
Make It Happen by Mariah Carey
This is It by Kenny Loggins
Go Get It by Mary Mary
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