With our world in shambles and our minds clouded with uncertainty, it’s so simple to get caught up in regrets of the past or worries for the future. Through thoughtful reflection and intentional practice, we can teach our youth the importance of self-reflection and handling their emotions with care and consideration for others. This post will provide you with five easy writing reflection activities to help your child or student reflect on themselves and make goals for the future in an age appropriate manner.
1. Write three ways you relax when feeling anxious or stressed.
Oftentimes when we are overwhelmed, it is hard to think of ways to calm ourselves down. Making this quick list before stressful moments arise will provide your student or child with a self-made resource.
2. Write one thing you love about yourself and wish more people knew about you.
Sometimes our proudest moments or personality traits are invisible to our social circles. This activity allows one to reflect on what makes them proud to be exactly who they are!
3. Write about a small act of kindness someone has shown you that you will never forget.
While it is important to reflect on ourselves, it is equally as important to consider ways that others have supported and guided us along the way. Writing about small acts of kindness will increase one’s likelihood of paying that kindness forward!
4. If you could solve any problem in the world (no matter the cost), what would it be and why?
This prompt encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking all while helping the child consider what matters most to them! In order to be our most reflective selves, we must consider the ways we wish to impact the world around us.
5. When you need help, do you ask for it? Who do you ask?
Encouraging our youth to know when it’s time to ask for assistance is essential to their growth and development. No one was built to do it on their own, and fostering a sense of confidence to ask for help when needed can be pivotal to your child or student’s growth!
Self-reflection is always difficult and complex, but even more so during a pandemic and as a young individual. These resources will allow your child or student to think critically about themselves, the world around them, and what they have to offer. Be sure to encourage them in the process of self-discovery on a regular basis. Before you know it, it will be a part of their daily routine!
