The first part of introspection is taking inventory (self-evaluation) of your life

The first part of introspection is taking inventory (self-evaluation) of your life by asking yourself tough questions concerning your speech, actions and treatment of others throughout your day. It's about retracing the steps of your life to take inventory of whether you've done things well or not so well. The second part of introspection is self-correcting (making things right) so you don't make the same mistakes again. Let's practice:

Activation #1: Find a quiet place in your room, and take 20 minutes (without any distractions like loud music or your cell phone) to think tap into your inner self. Think about your words and actions throughout the day.
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Could you have prepared a little better for your test? If so, how will you study differently next time?

Were you verbally abusive to someone who didn't deserve it? If so, devise a strategy to restore your relationship.

Have you ever been alone with just you and your thoughts? It's important to take time to be alone, to provoke new thoughts. In our Western civilization we are not trained to sit still, to think and meditate. Religious and cultural differences in the Middle East and Far East make introspection (meditation) a fundamental and daily exercise. It's okay to take time to reflect, think and mediate. To provoke new thinking and become creative take 20 to 30 minutes a day to rest and reflect in total silence.