Write your self review
Pause, reflect, recognize your achievements. This journaling activity is a like a private performance review to help you check in during times of transition. I encourage new clients to do this activity as we begin working together. Be as honest as yourself with you can, when we meet you can share as much or as little as you like.
This activity will help you refresh a self-awareness about your current strengths and give you a space to get real with yourself.
Before you begin
Find a quiet space where you won't be interrupted
Turn off all notifications, and background sounds including music
Grab your preferred writing tool (notebook, journal, etc.)
Set a timer for 45 minutes
Take your time with each section. If you finish early, pause, take a few deep breaths, and keep writing. See what else comes out.
Writing Prompts
Brain Dump: Release the whirlwind of thoughts cluttering your mind. Write down everything: half-formed ideas, pending tasks, future plans, and nagging concerns. Our minds are naturally in a state of restlessness – use this moment to transfer that hard work your mind does onto paper.
Internal Compass Check-In: Pause and notice: How do you feel right this instant? Not yesterday, not an hour ago – now. Scan your body for physical sensations. What emotions surface when you slow down? Document these observations and notice if the simple act of writing them down shifts your experience.
Praise Performance Review: Write yourself a glowing performance review covering your last two years. Where have you truly shined? What work energizes you? Think about those signature strengths that colleagues, clients, and leaders consistently praise. Recall your standout projects and challenging situations you navigated with skill. Be honest but generous – describe yourself through the eyes of your biggest supporters.
Bonus: Building on these achievements, what would it look like if you did more of these activities you enjoyed that were successful.
