Do you ever feel like you are studying a mad rush of one subject after another? When things happen at such a 1pace, it is easy to lose sight of what you are learning. It is important to 2 every now and then to think about what you've been learning.
Self-reflection means stopping the mad rush and3 yourself so your brain can evaluate what it has already4. Some people prefer to do their self reflections5, while others keep a journal. Either method can work, depending on what your own personal 6 is.
School textbooks are often divided into units. This can make it7 for someone to begin the process of self-reflection. Watch for the times when you complete a unit of study. Sometimes you are reminded that the unit is 8 because there is some kind of test or quiz. Use these natural 9 as opportunities to stop and reflect.
You should find a 10 place—anywhere without noise is OK. This can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something 11and the other students are still working. If you are going to take notes, take out your journal. Write down some notes on things that you 12 learned in this unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some 13.
Sometimes just pausing to think deeply allows your brain to make connections14new information can quickly appear when you 15 it again. Next, think about things that you still wonder about. 16 maybe you learned about a certain body system, but you don't 17 how it works with the other body systems. Maybe you learned a new way to solve a math problem, but you're not sure when to use it. Writing down your18 will help you remember to continue seeking answers the next time you19 the same topic.
Self reflection is an essential skill for a 20 student. If you have never taken the time to reflect, try it now.
