“Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.” -Peter Drucker

It’s easy to get caught up in our daily lives.

We plan out our schedules, take lunch at the same time each day, talk to the same people, and follow a specific routine even if we don’t realize it.

Our life is controlled by our everyday habits and actions.

Routines work well if we’re focused on improving the right skills and activities.

How do we know if we’re doing the right things? How do we know if we’re tracking with our goals? What areas should we focus on improving? How do we differentiate the good habits from the bad?

Self-reflection.

It’s how we know what’s working and what’s not. It helps us become more grateful for what we have. It helps us figure out what we should do next and how to get there.

Deliberate self-reflection is necessary for long-term improvement.

Without self-reflection, you may continue working on improving the wrong areas of your life.

Take 10 Minutes once a week to just sit and think. Turn off your TV. Turn off your phone. Close your computer. Don’t play music. Sit in silence. Just reflect on your life.

Think about what’s holding you back. Think about your bad and good habits. Think about where your spend the most time. Think about your family. Think about your week. Think about your life.

Take time to do some deep introspection. It’s easy to lose sight of what matters most.

Dedicate time each week to focus on yourself.