Resolved, to ask myself at the end of every day, week, month and year, wherein I could possibly in any respect have done better.
DisciplineAccountabilityImprovementReflectionSelf reflection
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Regularly review your actions to find ways you could have done better.
- In plain terms
- Check yourself often to see how you could improve.
- What can you take from it?
- Review your actions regularly to improve.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What could you have done better?
- How often do you review yourself?
Another view
Constant self-criticism can harm mental well-being.
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