The ability to engage in self-reflection as a psychologist is not just a skill but a necessity. Reflective practice is a cornerstone of effective therapy, offering a mirror through which psychologists ...

Spending too much time looking inward might be linked to higher levels of depression and anxiety, rather than boosting happiness. A new review of past research published in Current Psychology reveals ...

Medical training makes self-examination a core virtue. But for many physicians, a habit meant to promote growth can quietly ...

Annarose Jowenson honed her understanding of the value of self-reflection as a graduate student in the M.S.W/M.A. dual degree program at BC. Now she relies on the practice as the campus minister for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. Aristotle famously said that knowing yourself is the beginning ...

When the new year rolls around, it’s pro forma for business leaders to review last year’s strategies and retool them for the year ahead. But what about reflecting on our own abilities and impacts in ...

When someone wrongs me, my first instinct isn’t anger or retaliation. Instead, I turn inward and ask myself a critical question: “What did I do to attract this negative energy?” This approach might ...

Too much navel-gazing often gets a bad rep, but taking time to look inwards is actually packed with benefits - a fact you’ll know only too well if you’ve ever taken the time to journal or meditate.

For me, Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter, is about periodic self-examination, reflection, and a deep look at life with intention and commitment to live forward with greater meaning.