My Reflection Journal

Section 1: STOP - Choosing an Experience

• Think about a recent experience from the past week (academic, social, or emotional). What happened?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Who was involved, and where did it take place?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Section 2: PROCESS - Understanding the Experience

• What did you do or say during this experience?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What were you feeling? (e.g., happy, frustrated, confused, proud, anxious)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Why do you think you felt that way?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What impact did your actions or words have on yourself or others?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What did you learn about yourself or the situation from this experience?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Section 3: PLAN - Moving Forward

• Based on your reflection, what is one area you would like to grow in or improve upon?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What is one specific, actionable goal you can set for yourself related to this area of growth?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What is the very first step you will take to work towards this goal?
  
  
  
  
• When will you check in with yourself to see how you are progressing on this goal?
  
  
  
  

Reflection Activity: Plan Your Growth

Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________

Now that you've completed your My Reflection Journal, let's turn your reflections into actionable steps for growth!

Step 1: Identify Your Growth Area

Review your journal entries, especially Section 2. What is one specific insight or area where you feel you could grow, improve, or apply a new understanding?

My chosen growth area is:

Step 2: Set an Actionable Goal

Based on your growth area, create one small, specific, and actionable goal. This isn't about changing everything at once, but about taking a manageable step forward.

• Goal: (What do you want to achieve?)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Why is this goal important to you?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Step 3: Plan Your First Step

What is the very first, concrete step you will take to work towards your goal? Think small and immediate.

• First Step:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Step 4: Anticipate & Support

• What challenges might you face when trying to achieve this goal or take this first step?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Who or what resources can help you (e.g., a friend, teacher, specific strategy, online resource)?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Step 5: Reflect & Check-in

• When will you check in with yourself to see how you are progressing on this goal (e.g., end of week, next Monday)?
  
  
  
  

Discussion Guide: Reflection Shares

Introduction (2 minutes)

"Welcome back! Now that you've had a chance to reflect individually and think about a personal growth area, we're going to open up the floor for a brief, voluntary sharing session. Remember, this is a safe and supportive space. You only share what you are comfortable sharing, and we will all listen with respect and an open mind."

Discussion Prompts (8 minutes)

Choose 2-3 of the following prompts based on student engagement and comfort levels. Encourage students to elaborate on their responses.

• Opening: "Who would like to share one interesting insight they gained about themselves today while journaling or working on their activity?"

  • Follow-up: "What made that insight stand out to you?"

• Challenges: "Was there anything challenging about the reflection process today? What made it difficult, and how did you work through it?"

  • Follow-up: "How might acknowledging that challenge help you in the future?"

• Growth & Goals: "Did anyone identify a new goal they're excited to work on? You don't have to share your specific goal, but perhaps you could share the type of goal or the feeling behind wanting to achieve it."

  • Follow-up: "What's one small step you feel ready to take?"

• Benefits of Reflection: "Based on today's lesson, how do you think regular self-reflection could benefit you in your academic life, social interactions, or emotional well-being?"

  • Follow-up: "Can you think of a specific example where reflection could have helped you recently?"

• Surprises: "Did anything surprise you during your reflection today? Perhaps something you realized about yourself that you hadn't considered before?"

  • Follow-up: "How does that new understanding change your perspective?"

Wrap-Up (1 minute)

"Thank you all for your thoughtful participation, both in your personal reflection and for those who shared today. Remember, self-reflection is a powerful tool you can carry with you always. Make it a habit to pause, process, and plan, and you'll be amazed at your own growth!"