5 Ways to Reflect on 2022

Diana Raab
4 min readJan 1, 2023
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

KEY POINTS

  • Reflection is transformative and can inspire growth and change.
  • Reflection provides a deeper insight into our experiences.
  • Reflection can be done alone or with friends or loved ones.
  • Reflective writing is a powerful tool to help us examine our experiences.

To reflect is to take the time to evaluate or meditate on the experiences and events in our lives, and view them either separately or in the context of our entire life to see how they have affected us. Reflection is also about considering how our experiences changed us or have helped us grow. In self-reflection, you’re thinking of your own life and its trajectory. Self-reflection is an essential tool for transformation and change. If you’re unhappy or are dealing with difficult situations, taking the time to self-reflect can help you move through them with renewed intention and purpose.

Why Reflect?

The last week of the year seems to be the perfect time to reflect on the happenings of 2022. However, because most of us have fast-paced lives, we don’t always have the time or inclination for self-reflection or evaluation of our lives. Reflection also inspires us to learn and better understand ourselves. This is particularly important if you’ve had experiences or people in…

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Diana Raab

Award-winning author/poet/blogger. Speaks and writes on writing for healing & transformation. Visit: dianaraab.com