{"id":7373,"date":"2024-05-27T22:35:32","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T22:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/?p=7373"},"modified":"2024-06-02T20:13:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-02T20:13:17","slug":"the-hard-truth-about-self-reflection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/the-hard-truth-about-self-reflection\/","title":{"rendered":"The hard truth about self-reflection"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>What is self-reflection<\/h1>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First off, let&#8217;s start with the definition of self-reflection<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Self-reflection<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the process of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0evaluating and observing one&#8217;s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to gain insight and promote personal growth<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. It&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">considered<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0a fundamental human characteristic that begins in childhood and develops throughout life<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. So<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0why did I want to talk about this<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? For<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0me, it is a bit personal<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. For<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a lot of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0people in a similar situation, it is for them as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How adversity affects your self-view<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7378\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_big-traders-force-small-traders-to-bear-higher-costs-in_27484671.jpg?resize=840%2C593&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_big-traders-force-small-traders-to-bear-higher-costs-in_27484671.jpg?resize=1080%2C763&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_big-traders-force-small-traders-to-bear-higher-costs-in_27484671.jpg?resize=150%2C106&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_big-traders-force-small-traders-to-bear-higher-costs-in_27484671.jpg?resize=768%2C542&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_big-traders-force-small-traders-to-bear-higher-costs-in_27484671.jpg?resize=1536%2C1085&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_big-traders-force-small-traders-to-bear-higher-costs-in_27484671.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_big-traders-force-small-traders-to-bear-higher-costs-in_27484671.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I wanted to take the time to focus on a timely topic<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, one<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that is top of mind for\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a lot of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0people across the country<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0And<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0especially for those in the tech industry<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Rampant<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">layoffs<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0hardest part for most people, at least internally, is that it forces you to\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">do a bit of self-reflection<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Sure<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, there\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is going to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0be the day-to-day uncertainty of your\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">finances,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and the stresses of the job hunt and dealing with rejection<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. But<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ultimately<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0when faced with a\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">lay-off<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0it forces you to look at past\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">choices,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and what got you here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How you use self-reflection to move forward.<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Blaming yourself\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">entirely<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0is not what I would consider healthy\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">so<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0it&#8217;s never a good idea to dwell on that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. But<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0It still forces you to prioritize a few things<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Going<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0back<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to the meaning of self-reflection, it starts with observing one&#8217;s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. When<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0removed from the normalcy of the day-to-day work\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">week<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0did you have a healthy relationship with yourself with what you&#8217;ve done<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? Have<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0you done enough work that you feel proud of?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Self branding is one outcome of your reflection<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s questions like these that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0begin the process of getting to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">true<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0value of self-reflection<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Gaining<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0insight so that you can jump-start personal growth<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. With<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the increasing reality of\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">competition for jobs<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, what can you do to stand out from the crowd<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? Working<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0on your brand is\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a good<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0place to start<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. You<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0may have an idea of who you\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and what you represent\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">but<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0is that being communicated to someone else<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? Have<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0you spent enough time learning about yourself, where your passions lie, what are your weaknesses, what are your strengths<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">?\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0money was no object<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">what<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0would you get up every day looking forward to doing?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Moving forward<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7377\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_group-of-business-men-running_6211440.jpg?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_group-of-business-men-running_6211440-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_group-of-business-men-running_6211440-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_group-of-business-men-running_6211440-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_group-of-business-men-running_6211440-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_group-of-business-men-running_6211440-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_group-of-business-men-running_6211440-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_group-of-business-men-running_6211440-scaled.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.4951studios.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vecteezy_group-of-business-men-running_6211440-scaled.jpg?w=2520&amp;ssl=1 2520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">where<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0do you go from here<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? The<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">next<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0steps should involve\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">coming up with<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0a clear picture of the &#8216;you&#8217; that you want to communicate to everyone else<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Once<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0you figure that\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">out<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0spend some time thinking about tangible ways to convey that story to the masses<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0it a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4951studios.com\/\">custom website or video<\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? Is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0it something you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strikingly.com\/a\/jIYg2Y\">build quickly<\/a> and then update later<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? Whatever<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0you\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">decide<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0remember that just like your\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">life<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0it&#8217;s a\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">journey<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0so enjoy the ride.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is self-reflection First off, let&#8217;s start with the definition of self-reflection. Self-reflection\u00a0is\u00a0the process of\u00a0evaluating and observing one&#8217;s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to gain insight and promote personal growth. 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