It’s so easy to become preoccupied and get lost in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. On top of that, the global pandemic has made things even more challenging. Even if we are not busy or even before the pandemic, we always find ways to distract ourselves from both our professional and personal worries. It is becoming a habit of ours and it does not help that we keep telling ourselves that it is the only way to keep our sanity in an insane world. So we just bury those worries and soldier on. If you apply that same strategy in business, what do you think would happen? Nothing good for sure. In running a business, we address issues as soon as possible in order for them to not cause any problems down the line. We just don’t bury them and hope they go away. Why can’t we do the same in our personal lives?
As important as self-reflection is to both your personal and professional lives, many people still think that it is a waste of time. Many think that it is better to not dwell on life’s mysteries and just ride the wave that is life. You only live once, right? Yes, we do and we have to make the most out of it. For the same reason why you have annual, quarterly, or even monthly business reviews, you have to make sure that you, as a person, is in a good state. If you want business success, you start with yourself. Give yourself time for self-reflection.
Teaches Humility
No business grows without a competent team behind it. And a competent team needs an equally competent leader to steer them in the right direction. You need each other. Self-reflection allows you to recognise that even you could not do everything by yourself. It lets you appreciate the things that they are doing for your company. During this time, ask yourself how you can help those who are helping you. Implement it and you will earn the loyalty of your team.
Helps You With Business Planning
You can use self-reflection as part of your formal business review process. Before coming up with a business plan, evaluate yourself to see if your head is in the right place for the upcoming task at hand. Let’s say you want to grow your business or want to introduce a new product to the market. Are you doing it because everyone is doing it or do you genuinely believe that you can succeed? Do you really want it? Are you prepared for the challenges ahead? This is about checking if your head is in the game or just going through the motions.
Let’s You Discover What You’re Really Good At
Self-reflection allows you to look back on your previous achievements and accomplishments. Not only will this boost your confidence but will let you discover what you’re really good at. You will be reminded of what are the things that worked well for you so you can double down on it.