Good Habits: Practice Nightly Self-Review – What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What You Learned & What to Improve
🕰️ By Gaurav Tiwari | 2 hours ago
In our weekly “Good Habits” column, we explore simple yet powerful practices that can significantly transform your life. These habits don’t come from expensive courses or magical formulas—they come from a conscious effort to become a better version of yourself, one day at a time.
🌙 The Power of a Daily Self-Review
Most people go to bed without thinking about how their day went. No reflection, no questions. But what if you took just 5 minutes every night before sleeping to ask yourself a few key questions?
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What did I do well today?
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What could I have done better?
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What did I learn today?
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Which habit should I change or work on?
This small daily practice can redesign your life.
💡 Why Self-Review Is Important
Every day is an opportunity for growth. If we don’t learn from our experiences, we keep repeating the same mistakes. Self-review helps us:
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Understand our thoughts and behaviors
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Recognize both our strengths and areas for improvement
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Make better decisions over time
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Strengthen emotional intelligence and mental clarity
Those who practice self-reflection regularly are emotionally stronger, more self-aware, and better at habit control.
📜 Advice from the Greats
Self-review is not a new concept. Great thinkers and reformers have practiced it for centuries. Indian social reformer Vinoba Bhave and American author Elisa Romeo have both emphasized the importance of introspection and conscious self-improvement.
✅ How to Practice Nightly Self-Review
You don’t need a journal or an app to get started (though they help). Just take a few quiet minutes before sleeping and reflect on yourself—not just your day.
Here’s a simple format:
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What did I do that aligns with my values today?
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Where did I fall short?
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What emotion did I feel most strongly today, and why?
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What small step can I take tomorrow to improve?
🔄 Remember: It’s Self-Review, Not Just Day Review
The goal is not just to track your actions, but to understand yourself. Over time, this habit can bring clarity, purpose, and deep personal transformation.
