What is self-reflection?

Self-reflection is when you look inside yourself to see what’s going on in your mind and heart.

Imagine you have a magic mirror that doesn’t just show your face, it shows how you feel, why you did something, and maybe even helps you figure out what you want next. That’s like self-reflection!

When you're playing with toys or eating your favorite snack, sometimes you stop and think: “Why did I choose this toy?” or “Did I feel happy when I shared my snack?” That’s self-reflection in action, it's like having a little chat with yourself.

Think of self-reflection as your personal helper. When you talk to yourself, you get to know what makes you laugh, what makes you sad, and how you can grow stronger. Just like you learn new games by playing them again and again, you also learn about yourself when you think about your actions.

So next time you stop to think about why you did something, that’s self-reflection helping you become more curious and wise!