In this third episode exploring the benefits of reflection, I take a look at how reflection can exist on a continuum of time and complexity. From a few moments in between meetings through to taking the time to review the week, month or even year gone by! It needn't be an enormously time-consuming activity, or one that requires us to maintain a complex and all-consuming diary of thoughts, feelings and events.

Don't forget, I'll be facilitating a masterclass on how to make reflection a habit on April 29th, and you can find out more and reserve your place via the link in the resources below.

Thanks for listening!

Resources for this episode

• Find out more and register for this month's masterclass on reflection: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986208577322?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Join WorkLifeSpark, our online personal development community: https://www.worklifespark.com/sign-up
• Ep 207 - Tackling your procrastination habit: https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/207/
• Beating your procrastination: A psychological approach that actually works - https://www.worklifepsych.com/beating-your-procrastination-a-psychological-approach-that-actually-works/

In this second part of our focus on reflection and self-awareness, we take a look at the role of feedback. While it's not always comfortable to ask for - or receive! - feedback from our colleagues can make a valuable contribution to self-awareness and personal development. Others' perspectives can round out the view we hold about our own skills, behaviour and performance.

In this episode, we look at how to request feedback from others, how to deal with the emotions we feel when we receive it, and how to make sense of what we receive.

As always, thanks for listening!

Resources for this episode

You can join our personal development community WorkLifeSpark here: https://www.worklifespark.com/sign-up

You can find out more about this month's Masterclass all about personal reflection and self-awareness here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986208577322?aff=oddtdtcreator

Check out the last episode, where we set the scene for reflection and self-awareness: https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/209

Find out more about our Coach on Tap solution here: https://www.worklifepsych.com/coachontap/

While so many of us feel we're too busy to engage in reflection, or worry that it's too time-consuming, this episode illustrates that we can start with tiny steps and grow from there. But it's not just thinking about our experiences. It's about sense-making and identifying ways that we can turn our insights into action.

And don't forget about this month's masterclass on reflection, where you'll learn how to structure your reflection, ensure you have a accessible record of your experiences, and know how to turn your experiences into helpful, workable actions. You can sign up via the link below.

In the next episode, we'll look at how to use feedback to support our reflection and growth - especially when the feedback isn't exactly what we'd like to hear!

For now, thanks for listening!

• Register for this month's masterclass on developing a reflective practice
• Join our online personal development community: https://www.worklifespark.com/sign-up
• Find out more about the Kolb Learning Cycle