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Reflection
Learning from the Past to Shape the Present and Future
Reflection….A 2020 buzz word or something we should be taking bit more seriously? You may have heard motivational coaches or some of the worlds high achievers throw this word around and thought you should do something about it but are not quite sure: what, how or when!
Well lets first understand what reflection really is and then I will throw out some ideas on the how and the when which I am sure will help you.
Dictionary.com gives us 9 definitions of this work, 6 of which I have noted below:
the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
an image; representation; counterpart.
a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.
a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
an unfavorable remark or observation.
the casting of some imputation or reproach.
So you understand what the above mean in isolation but still confused? Not overly surprising and hence why I have taken the liberty to come up with my own definition which is perhaps a mishmash of the above.
Reflection: looking into the past and figuring out how you can use what has happened there to help in the present and future.
Yep for me it is that simple. We have to start examining the behaviors of the past as these are vital tools to help us in life. An example could be: I did A and the result was B. I liked the result of B so will do more of A. Easy peasy right.
So let's bring it to life…..get out a note pad and pen (or use a device) and think about a array of actions that you took in 2020 (and before as it has been an odd year hasn’t it) ask yourself if you enjoyed the action itself and then in the next thought think about the result of that action and how much you did or did not like that.
Now we start to learn as we become conscious of our actions and the results they can bring and this is very powerful in mapping out our immediate, mid or long term future. Whilst this all sounds super simple, the exercise of reflection needs focus, it is not always super easy. It needs you to be in a good space, free from judgment, free from distraction and in a place where you can think clearly.
Don’t be shy, write, write and write, fill pages, books if you want. It may seem a bit odd and unnatural at first but once you get into it you will actually have a great time as it is a great form of therapy, of letting things go, of appreciating some great moments and of understanding ones self a bit more.
And then we come to the when or rather, “how often should I do this?” Well if you have just arrived at the party as I said it will feel a bit odd so it would not be right for me to tell you to reflect daily, weekly, monthly and annually but the more you get into it and reflection becomes a part of life this will naturally happen and you will start to reap the benefits of it. For now spend a few sessions over the coming weeks until the end of the year with your note pad and pen and see how it goes. No not all reflections need to be noted but it will help, as your journey continues you may only note some reflections and not all, thats also cool, it has to be what is natural to you.
Wait wait wait I am not done yet. Once you have been through this process you have put yourself in an unreal position to be successful in life in a number of different ways. You have started to create a new play book that allows you to play on new levels so my final advice is simple. Whilst reflection is great, action on reflection is paramount to continued human development and being the best human you can be.
Thanks for reading and if you are struggling drop me a mail to ms@innerfight.com and I would be super happy to try and help.
ENGINE
50 min AMRAP of Rowing, Ski Erg and Running!
GYMNASTICS
On Tuesday morning, we’ll dial in on toes-to-bar progressions, followed by capacity work. We’ll then round out the session with core and lat supersets to build strength and control.
Thursday evening, we’re going BIG on bar muscle-ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. As always, all abilities are welcome!
HYROX
There are two weeks left until Sharjah. This is a race simulation in which we will take on a full HYROX. It can be done individually or in pairs, and the run distance can be changed.
MOBILITY
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we are kicking off the week with some strict press work followed by dumbbell flys and supinated barbell rows. On Wednesday, we are hitting a 20-rep max on the RDL, aiming to progress from last week before getting in some single-leg work and some core and pull accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the snatch in weightlifting. This is a technique-based session. We are getting used to squatting with the barbell overhead and finishing with some heavy front squats. Do not miss out!
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email rf@innerfight.com
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Sunday - Group Long Run
Our runners will be on the beach track today for our group long run. If you'd like to join please email db@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: 300m on the beach track
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 2000m into 400m repeats. Ensure to pick up the pace on the 400s.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a durability set. Which entails a block of 10 mins at the start and end of the sesison that you should be running at 9/10 effort. Make sure that the running in the middle of the session is nice and easy to allow for the intensity at the end.
Sunday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: Long Run
Easy and steady long run with the community. The route is out and back along the beach track, so you can run as much or as little as you like.
Monday:
This week at Innerfight, we start with some strict pull-up work and some overhead pushing with dumbbell rows. Monday's workout is a face-paced workout for time with dumbbell STOH pull-ups and double unders.
Strength:
A) Every 75secs x 6 - 3 Strict Pull Ups
B) Every 90secs x 10 - Alt between 15 Incline Chest Support Rows & Half kneeling DB Press
Conditioning:
Park run
into
4 rounds
15 DB STOH
10 Pull-ups
30 DU
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, we are progressing our back squats with an easier tempo, followed by two partner workouts. Can you match your time from the first workout to the second workout?
Strength:
Every 2mins x 5 - 3 Tempo Back Squats @20X1
Conditioning:
12min AMRAP in Pairs
750m row
6 widths suitcase walking lunge
30 TTB
rest 3 mins
For time, your score in reverse order!
Wednesday:
Midweek, we get stuck into some incline bench pressing, along with some direct lat and tricep accessory work, followed by a very short, very fast workout.
Strength:
A) Incline Tempo Bench Press - 12/10/8/6/4 @30X1
B) Every 90secs x 6 Alt between 15 DB Skull Crushers & 10 Forearm Banded Plank Rows
Conditioning:
30 - 20 -10
Wall Balls
Cal Ski
Thursday:
Thursday is a strongman's dream. It includes an axel bar deadlift and sandbag loading, followed by a strength workout with the sandbags.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 10 - Min 1) Axel Bar Deadlift (Building) Min 2) Rest
B) EMOM x 10 - Min 1) Sandbag to Box (Building) Min 2) Rest
Conditioning:
6-minute window
2 rounds
1 lap sandbag carry
10 sandbag reverse lunges
AMRAP burpees to target
rest 2 mins x 2
Friday:
Friday, we finish the week with a heavy cluster followed by a very leggy workout! Enjoy!!!
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 6 - 1 Cluster
Conditioning:
28mins - Thrusters, Box Jumps and Assualt Bike!
Reflection….A 2020 buzz word or something we should be taking bit more seriously? You may have heard motivational coaches or some of the worlds high achievers throw this word around and thought you should do something about it but are not quite sure: what, how or when!
Well lets first understand what reflection really is and then I will throw out some ideas on the how and the when which I am sure will help you.
Dictionary.com gives us 9 definitions of this work, 6 of which I have noted below:
the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
an image; representation; counterpart.
a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.
a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
an unfavorable remark or observation.
the casting of some imputation or reproach.
So you understand what the above mean in isolation but still confused? Not overly surprising and hence why I have taken the liberty to come up with my own definition which is perhaps a mishmash of the above.
Reflection: looking into the past and figuring out how you can use what has happened there to help in the present and future.
Yep for me it is that simple. We have to start examining the behaviors of the past as these are vital tools to help us in life. An example could be: I did A and the result was B. I liked the result of B so will do more of A. Easy peasy right.
So let's bring it to life…..get out a note pad and pen (or use a device) and think about a array of actions that you took in 2020 (and before as it has been an odd year hasn’t it) ask yourself if you enjoyed the action itself and then in the next thought think about the result of that action and how much you did or did not like that.
Now we start to learn as we become conscious of our actions and the results they can bring and this is very powerful in mapping out our immediate, mid or long term future. Whilst this all sounds super simple, the exercise of reflection needs focus, it is not always super easy. It needs you to be in a good space, free from judgment, free from distraction and in a place where you can think clearly.
Don’t be shy, write, write and write, fill pages, books if you want. It may seem a bit odd and unnatural at first but once you get into it you will actually have a great time as it is a great form of therapy, of letting things go, of appreciating some great moments and of understanding ones self a bit more.
And then we come to the when or rather, “how often should I do this?” Well if you have just arrived at the party as I said it will feel a bit odd so it would not be right for me to tell you to reflect daily, weekly, monthly and annually but the more you get into it and reflection becomes a part of life this will naturally happen and you will start to reap the benefits of it. For now spend a few sessions over the coming weeks until the end of the year with your note pad and pen and see how it goes. No not all reflections need to be noted but it will help, as your journey continues you may only note some reflections and not all, thats also cool, it has to be what is natural to you.
Wait wait wait I am not done yet. Once you have been through this process you have put yourself in an unreal position to be successful in life in a number of different ways. You have started to create a new play book that allows you to play on new levels so my final advice is simple. Whilst reflection is great, action on reflection is paramount to continued human development and being the best human you can be.
Thanks for reading and if you are struggling drop me a mail to ms@innerfight.com and I would be super happy to try and help.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email rf@innerfight.com
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Sunday - Group Long Run
Our runners will be on the beach track today for our group long run. If you'd like to join please email db@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: 300m on the beach track
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 2000m into 400m repeats. Ensure to pick up the pace on the 400s.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a durability set. Which entails a block of 10 mins at the start and end of the sesison that you should be running at 9/10 effort. Make sure that the running in the middle of the session is nice and easy to allow for the intensity at the end.
Sunday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: Long Run
Easy and steady long run with the community. The route is out and back along the beach track, so you can run as much or as little as you like.
Monday:
This week at Innerfight, we start with some strict pull-up work and some overhead pushing with dumbbell rows. Monday's workout is a face-paced workout for time with dumbbell STOH pull-ups and double unders.
Strength:
A) Every 75secs x 6 - 3 Strict Pull Ups
B) Every 90secs x 10 - Alt between 15 Incline Chest Support Rows & Half kneeling DB Press
Conditioning:
Park run
into
4 rounds
15 DB STOH
10 Pull-ups
30 DU
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, we are progressing our back squats with an easier tempo, followed by two partner workouts. Can you match your time from the first workout to the second workout?
Strength:
Every 2mins x 5 - 3 Tempo Back Squats @20X1
Conditioning:
12min AMRAP in Pairs
750m row
6 widths suitcase walking lunge
30 TTB
rest 3 mins
For time, your score in reverse order!
Wednesday:
Midweek, we get stuck into some incline bench pressing, along with some direct lat and tricep accessory work, followed by a very short, very fast workout.
Strength:
A) Incline Tempo Bench Press - 12/10/8/6/4 @30X1
B) Every 90secs x 6 Alt between 15 DB Skull Crushers & 10 Forearm Banded Plank Rows
Conditioning:
30 - 20 -10
Wall Balls
Cal Ski
Thursday:
Thursday is a strongman's dream. It includes an axel bar deadlift and sandbag loading, followed by a strength workout with the sandbags.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 10 - Min 1) Axel Bar Deadlift (Building) Min 2) Rest
B) EMOM x 10 - Min 1) Sandbag to Box (Building) Min 2) Rest
Conditioning:
6-minute window
2 rounds
1 lap sandbag carry
10 sandbag reverse lunges
AMRAP burpees to target
rest 2 mins x 2
Friday:
Friday, we finish the week with a heavy cluster followed by a very leggy workout! Enjoy!!!
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 6 - 1 Cluster
Conditioning:
28mins - Thrusters, Box Jumps and Assualt Bike!
ENGINE
50 min AMRAP of Rowing, Ski Erg and Running!
GYMNASTICS
On Tuesday morning, we’ll dial in on toes-to-bar progressions, followed by capacity work. We’ll then round out the session with core and lat supersets to build strength and control.
Thursday evening, we’re going BIG on bar muscle-ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. As always, all abilities are welcome!
HYROX
There are two weeks left until Sharjah. This is a race simulation in which we will take on a full HYROX. It can be done individually or in pairs, and the run distance can be changed.
MOBILITY
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we are kicking off the week with some strict press work followed by dumbbell flys and supinated barbell rows. On Wednesday, we are hitting a 20-rep max on the RDL, aiming to progress from last week before getting in some single-leg work and some core and pull accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the snatch in weightlifting. This is a technique-based session. We are getting used to squatting with the barbell overhead and finishing with some heavy front squats. Do not miss out!
Reflection….A 2020 buzz word or something we should be taking bit more seriously? You may have heard motivational coaches or some of the worlds high achievers throw this word around and thought you should do something about it but are not quite sure: what, how or when!
Well lets first understand what reflection really is and then I will throw out some ideas on the how and the when which I am sure will help you.
Dictionary.com gives us 9 definitions of this work, 6 of which I have noted below:
the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
an image; representation; counterpart.
a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.
a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
an unfavorable remark or observation.
the casting of some imputation or reproach.
So you understand what the above mean in isolation but still confused? Not overly surprising and hence why I have taken the liberty to come up with my own definition which is perhaps a mishmash of the above.
Reflection: looking into the past and figuring out how you can use what has happened there to help in the present and future.
Yep for me it is that simple. We have to start examining the behaviors of the past as these are vital tools to help us in life. An example could be: I did A and the result was B. I liked the result of B so will do more of A. Easy peasy right.
So let's bring it to life…..get out a note pad and pen (or use a device) and think about a array of actions that you took in 2020 (and before as it has been an odd year hasn’t it) ask yourself if you enjoyed the action itself and then in the next thought think about the result of that action and how much you did or did not like that.
Now we start to learn as we become conscious of our actions and the results they can bring and this is very powerful in mapping out our immediate, mid or long term future. Whilst this all sounds super simple, the exercise of reflection needs focus, it is not always super easy. It needs you to be in a good space, free from judgment, free from distraction and in a place where you can think clearly.
Don’t be shy, write, write and write, fill pages, books if you want. It may seem a bit odd and unnatural at first but once you get into it you will actually have a great time as it is a great form of therapy, of letting things go, of appreciating some great moments and of understanding ones self a bit more.
And then we come to the when or rather, “how often should I do this?” Well if you have just arrived at the party as I said it will feel a bit odd so it would not be right for me to tell you to reflect daily, weekly, monthly and annually but the more you get into it and reflection becomes a part of life this will naturally happen and you will start to reap the benefits of it. For now spend a few sessions over the coming weeks until the end of the year with your note pad and pen and see how it goes. No not all reflections need to be noted but it will help, as your journey continues you may only note some reflections and not all, thats also cool, it has to be what is natural to you.
Wait wait wait I am not done yet. Once you have been through this process you have put yourself in an unreal position to be successful in life in a number of different ways. You have started to create a new play book that allows you to play on new levels so my final advice is simple. Whilst reflection is great, action on reflection is paramount to continued human development and being the best human you can be.
Thanks for reading and if you are struggling drop me a mail to ms@innerfight.com and I would be super happy to try and help.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 2000m into 400m repeats. Ensure to pick up the pace on the 400s.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
There is no in person session this week at LRC. Those who are Unlimited Members, your Training Peaks have been programmed still.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running a durability set. Which entails a block of 10 mins at the start and end of the sesison that you should be running at 9/10 effort. Make sure that the running in the middle of the session is nice and easy to allow for the intensity at the end.
Sunday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: Long Run
Easy and steady long run with the community. The route is out and back along the beach track, so you can run as much or as little as you like.
Monday:
This week at Innerfight, we start with some strict pull-up work and some overhead pushing with dumbbell rows. Monday's workout is a face-paced workout for time with dumbbell STOH pull-ups and double unders.
Strength:
A) Every 75secs x 6 - 3 Strict Pull Ups
B) Every 90secs x 10 - Alt between 15 Incline Chest Support Rows & Half kneeling DB Press
Conditioning:
Park run
into
4 rounds
15 DB STOH
10 Pull-ups
30 DU
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, we are progressing our back squats with an easier tempo, followed by two partner workouts. Can you match your time from the first workout to the second workout?
Strength:
Every 2mins x 5 - 3 Tempo Back Squats @20X1
Conditioning:
12min AMRAP in Pairs
750m row
6 widths suitcase walking lunge
30 TTB
rest 3 mins
For time, your score in reverse order!
Wednesday:
Midweek, we get stuck into some incline bench pressing, along with some direct lat and tricep accessory work, followed by a very short, very fast workout.
Strength:
A) Incline Tempo Bench Press - 12/10/8/6/4 @30X1
B) Every 90secs x 6 Alt between 15 DB Skull Crushers & 10 Forearm Banded Plank Rows
Conditioning:
30 - 20 -10
Wall Balls
Cal Ski
Thursday:
Thursday is a strongman's dream. It includes an axel bar deadlift and sandbag loading, followed by a strength workout with the sandbags.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 10 - Min 1) Axel Bar Deadlift (Building) Min 2) Rest
B) EMOM x 10 - Min 1) Sandbag to Box (Building) Min 2) Rest
Conditioning:
6-minute window
2 rounds
1 lap sandbag carry
10 sandbag reverse lunges
AMRAP burpees to target
rest 2 mins x 2
Friday:
Friday, we finish the week with a heavy cluster followed by a very leggy workout! Enjoy!!!
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 6 - 1 Cluster
Conditioning:
28mins - Thrusters, Box Jumps and Assualt Bike!
ENGINE
50 min AMRAP of Rowing, Ski Erg and Running!
GYMNASTICS
On Tuesday morning, we’ll dial in on toes-to-bar progressions, followed by capacity work. We’ll then round out the session with core and lat supersets to build strength and control.
Thursday evening, we’re going BIG on bar muscle-ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. As always, all abilities are welcome!
HYROX
There are two weeks left until Sharjah. This is a race simulation in which we will take on a full HYROX. It can be done individually or in pairs, and the run distance can be changed.
MOBILITY
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we are kicking off the week with some strict press work followed by dumbbell flys and supinated barbell rows. On Wednesday, we are hitting a 20-rep max on the RDL, aiming to progress from last week before getting in some single-leg work and some core and pull accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are working on the snatch in weightlifting. This is a technique-based session. We are getting used to squatting with the barbell overhead and finishing with some heavy front squats. Do not miss out!
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email rf@innerfight.com
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Sunday - Group Long Run
Our runners will be on the beach track today for our group long run. If you'd like to join please email db@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: 300m on the beach track
Reflection….A 2020 buzz word or something we should be taking bit more seriously? You may have heard motivational coaches or some of the worlds high achievers throw this word around and thought you should do something about it but are not quite sure: what, how or when!
Well lets first understand what reflection really is and then I will throw out some ideas on the how and the when which I am sure will help you.
Dictionary.com gives us 9 definitions of this work, 6 of which I have noted below:
the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
an image; representation; counterpart.
a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.
a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
an unfavorable remark or observation.
the casting of some imputation or reproach.
So you understand what the above mean in isolation but still confused? Not overly surprising and hence why I have taken the liberty to come up with my own definition which is perhaps a mishmash of the above.
Reflection: looking into the past and figuring out how you can use what has happened there to help in the present and future.
Yep for me it is that simple. We have to start examining the behaviors of the past as these are vital tools to help us in life. An example could be: I did A and the result was B. I liked the result of B so will do more of A. Easy peasy right.
So let's bring it to life…..get out a note pad and pen (or use a device) and think about a array of actions that you took in 2020 (and before as it has been an odd year hasn’t it) ask yourself if you enjoyed the action itself and then in the next thought think about the result of that action and how much you did or did not like that.
Now we start to learn as we become conscious of our actions and the results they can bring and this is very powerful in mapping out our immediate, mid or long term future. Whilst this all sounds super simple, the exercise of reflection needs focus, it is not always super easy. It needs you to be in a good space, free from judgment, free from distraction and in a place where you can think clearly.
Don’t be shy, write, write and write, fill pages, books if you want. It may seem a bit odd and unnatural at first but once you get into it you will actually have a great time as it is a great form of therapy, of letting things go, of appreciating some great moments and of understanding ones self a bit more.
And then we come to the when or rather, “how often should I do this?” Well if you have just arrived at the party as I said it will feel a bit odd so it would not be right for me to tell you to reflect daily, weekly, monthly and annually but the more you get into it and reflection becomes a part of life this will naturally happen and you will start to reap the benefits of it. For now spend a few sessions over the coming weeks until the end of the year with your note pad and pen and see how it goes. No not all reflections need to be noted but it will help, as your journey continues you may only note some reflections and not all, thats also cool, it has to be what is natural to you.
Wait wait wait I am not done yet. Once you have been through this process you have put yourself in an unreal position to be successful in life in a number of different ways. You have started to create a new play book that allows you to play on new levels so my final advice is simple. Whilst reflection is great, action on reflection is paramount to continued human development and being the best human you can be.
Thanks for reading and if you are struggling drop me a mail to ms@innerfight.com and I would be super happy to try and help.
Reflection….A 2020 buzz word or something we should be taking bit more seriously? You may have heard motivational coaches or some of the worlds high achievers throw this word around and thought you should do something about it but are not quite sure: what, how or when!
Well lets first understand what reflection really is and then I will throw out some ideas on the how and the when which I am sure will help you.
Dictionary.com gives us 9 definitions of this work, 6 of which I have noted below:
the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
an image; representation; counterpart.
a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.
a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
an unfavorable remark or observation.
the casting of some imputation or reproach.
So you understand what the above mean in isolation but still confused? Not overly surprising and hence why I have taken the liberty to come up with my own definition which is perhaps a mishmash of the above.
Reflection: looking into the past and figuring out how you can use what has happened there to help in the present and future.
Yep for me it is that simple. We have to start examining the behaviors of the past as these are vital tools to help us in life. An example could be: I did A and the result was B. I liked the result of B so will do more of A. Easy peasy right.
So let's bring it to life…..get out a note pad and pen (or use a device) and think about a array of actions that you took in 2020 (and before as it has been an odd year hasn’t it) ask yourself if you enjoyed the action itself and then in the next thought think about the result of that action and how much you did or did not like that.
Now we start to learn as we become conscious of our actions and the results they can bring and this is very powerful in mapping out our immediate, mid or long term future. Whilst this all sounds super simple, the exercise of reflection needs focus, it is not always super easy. It needs you to be in a good space, free from judgment, free from distraction and in a place where you can think clearly.
Don’t be shy, write, write and write, fill pages, books if you want. It may seem a bit odd and unnatural at first but once you get into it you will actually have a great time as it is a great form of therapy, of letting things go, of appreciating some great moments and of understanding ones self a bit more.
And then we come to the when or rather, “how often should I do this?” Well if you have just arrived at the party as I said it will feel a bit odd so it would not be right for me to tell you to reflect daily, weekly, monthly and annually but the more you get into it and reflection becomes a part of life this will naturally happen and you will start to reap the benefits of it. For now spend a few sessions over the coming weeks until the end of the year with your note pad and pen and see how it goes. No not all reflections need to be noted but it will help, as your journey continues you may only note some reflections and not all, thats also cool, it has to be what is natural to you.
Wait wait wait I am not done yet. Once you have been through this process you have put yourself in an unreal position to be successful in life in a number of different ways. You have started to create a new play book that allows you to play on new levels so my final advice is simple. Whilst reflection is great, action on reflection is paramount to continued human development and being the best human you can be.
Thanks for reading and if you are struggling drop me a mail to ms@innerfight.com and I would be super happy to try and help.
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