In the fast pace of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs, desires, and growth.
This, week 51's affirmation, “I Deserve Self-Reflection” (Je Mérite Une Introspection), is an invitation to pause, look inward, and reconnect with yourself.
Self-reflection allows you to gain insights into your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, helping you better understand yourself and your life.
Self-reflection is a continuous process, and it's okay if it evolves over time. Be patient and compassionate with yourself as you explore your thoughts and feelings.
The insights gained from self-reflection can lead to positive changes and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Enjoy this week's lessons...
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“...slow seasons offer hidden opportunities for growth, self-reflection, and exploration that aren’t as easily accessible during busy seasons. The slow seasons give you a chance to get even more clear on what’s most important. If things feel really quiet right now, take a deep breath, and use this season to get prepared for the blessings that are coming your way. Because if you stay ready, well, you know the rest…”
BY MICHELL C CLARK
Lesson #1 - Create Space for Stillness
Set aside 5–10 minutes each day to sit quietly with your thoughts. Light an affirmation candle, play soft music, or meditate to create a calming atmosphere.
Let's begin this week with a meditation
SELF REFLECTION GUIDED MEDITATION ~ YOU'VE COME SO FAR!
BY GREAT MEDITATION
IT'S EASY TO GET HUNG UP ON HOW MUCH FARTHER WE WISH TO GO IN LIFE, BUT IN THIS LOVING AND PEACEFUL 10 MINUTE GUIDED MEDITATION, YOU'LL INSTEAD TAKE STOCK IN JUST HOW FAR YOU'VE COME. GET READY TO FEEL DEEP APPRECIATION TOWARDS YOURSELF AND YOUR INHERENT WORTH.
Lesson #2 - Ask Yourself Meaningful Questions
How do we self-reflect? What do we do? What are the steps? What are the obstacles? What questions does one ask themselves when reflecting on one's self? This blog post is a great jumping off point.
SELF REFLECTION: 300+ POWERFUL QUESTIONS FOR TURNING INWARD
FROM DAYONEAPP.COM
IN THIS GUIDE TO SELF-REFLECTION, YOU’LL EXPLORE THE MEANING OF SELF-REFLECTION AND SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF REGULARLY TURNING INWARD. FROM JOURNALING EXERCISES TO MINDFULNESS PRACTICES, YOU’LL LEARN EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO CREATE DEDICATED TIME AND SPACE FOR SELF-REFLECTION.
Lesson #3 - Journal Your Thoughts
Write down your reflections, questions, and insights. Our book recommendation this week is a great journal prompt.
UNTAMED
BY GLENNON DOYLE
SOULFUL AND UPROARIOUS, FORCEFUL AND TENDER, UNTAMED IS BOTH AN INTIMATE MEMOIR AND A GALVANIZING WAKE-UP CALL. IT IS THE STORY OF HOW EACH OF US CAN BEGIN TO TRUST OURSELVES ENOUGH TO SET BOUNDARIES, MAKE PEACE WITH OUR BODIES, HONOR OUR ANGER AND HEARTBREAK, AND UNLEASH OUR TRUEST, WILDEST INSTINCTS SO THAT WE BECOME WOMEN WHO CAN FINALLY LOOK AT OURSELVES AND SAY. THERE SHE IS UNTAMED SHOWS US HOW TO BE BRAVE
AS GLENNON INSISTS: THE BRAVER WE ARE, THE LUCKIER WE GET
Lesson #4 - Celebrate Small Wins
Now, a celebration playlist
CELEBRATION SONGS
ON SPOTIFY
SELF-REFLECTION ISN’TJUST ABOUT IDENTIFYING WHAT TO IMPROVE—IT’S ABOUT RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING YOUR PROGRESS. ENJOY.
Lesson #5 - Explore Stories of Self-Reflection
This season, let this story inspire you to affirm:
"I deserve self-reflection, growth, and the opportunity to transform my story."
Join me as we explore the deeper meaning of this holiday classic and how it mirrors our own journeys toward compassion and renewal.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(1984)
AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON INVITES US TO PAUSE AND REFLECT, A CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVES AS A TIMELESS REMINDER OF THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SELF-REFLECTION. MUCH LIKE SCROOGE’S JOURNEY, WE, TOO, DESERVE THE TIME TO LOOK INWARD, HONOR OUR GROWTH, AND EMBRACE THE LESSONS OF THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.
YOUR RITUAL THIS WEEK
At Je Mérite, I Deserve, we’ve curated items to enhance your moments of reflection: “I Deserve Peace” Candle: With calming notes of vanilla, lilac, and sandalwood, this candle sets the perfect mood for introspection.
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