Self Reflection

There’s nothing like cracking open a new journal, grabbing your favorite pen, and sitting down for a writing section. It’s a tried-and-true form of self-care. Research shows that journaling can help you achieve your goals, increase your emotional intelligence, boost your confidence, and even heal from difficult experiences.
But a common challenge people run into when they want to start a journaling habit: What do I write about?

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That’s where guided self-reflection prompts and questions can help you out. When you're feeling overwhelmed or do not know what to do, taking a moment to pause and reflect is one way you can ensure you're checking in with your needs and moving forward with your journey.

"Don't look right and don't look left, because these are other people's journeys and if you're looking at their journeys, you're going to get lost. So face your front and worry about what you're doing," Gatwa shared in Teen Vogue. "You don't need to compare yourself. Your journey is fine."   Some questions to ask yourself are:

1.   What makes you feel powerful?
2.   What makes you feel calm?
3.   What makes you feel in control?
4.   How do you encourage yourself when you're trying something new?
5.   What's a choice you can make this week based on your needs?

​The main thing about self-reflection and growth is all about you. How you feel about yourself, where you want to see yourself and what. Are there some things you can do to change into the person you want to be? Learning to self-reflect helps you to grow into the person you always wanted to be. Take time to figure out who you are so that you can help the next woman or child decide only what they want. In order to be a beacon for others you have to first figure out who you are. 

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Written by Rochelle Johnson, Luncheon Director. She has been in banking for over 18 years and her passion is to help women find theirs. Rochelle believes that women should help other women to be the best woman they can be for themselves and their families. When she is not working, or supporting other women, then she is reading or listening to a good book. She says, "It doesn’t matter what’s going on, always dance like no one is watching!!"