INDUKAKA IPCOWALA INSTITUTE OF

MANAGEMENT

MANAGERIAL PSYCHOLOGY FINAL

ASSIGNMENT

SUBMITTED TO: - DR. CHIRAG VYAS

TOPIC: - IMPACT OF SELF-REFLECTIVE

MINDSET ON CAREER GROWTH

SUBMITTED BY: - SHASHI BHUSHAN

PRASAD

ID NUMBER: - 22MBA110
What is self- reflection?

Self-reflection refers to analyzing several

parts of your life. In other words, this also
refers to inward reflection or self-
introspection.
It's similar to looking in a mirror and
describing everything, except sometimes with
self-reflection the qualities and traits of
yourself that can't be seen in a mirror.
It's a necessary part of our journey to do
inward reflection every now and then just so
we can assess if we're truly happy and
content with our lives and if not, to know that
Reflection is the link between goal setting
and assessment; in fact, it plays a key role
both in improving and in reaching goals. Even
so, it is underappreciated and underused. We
learn by doing, but we learn even more by
doing and reflecting. Our experiences,
successes, trials, and errors are our best
teachers—if we take the time to reflect and
learn from them. Consider, for example, the
use of game film and other kinds of video
documentation of performance. Many of the
most successful athletes in the world note
that video of themselves in action gives them
a powerful tool for improvement. It enables
them to take a step back, analyze what is
going well and not so well, and make
necessary changes. This is what being a
reflective learner is all about! we can always
do something to change that.

Why is self-reflection
important?
 Self-reflection is the key to self-
awareness: it allows us to look
neutrally at our thoughts, feelings,
emotions, and actions.
  Through this practice, we are able
to look at ourselves with newfound
interest and curiosity.

 As we begin to dig deeper, we may

question our very being, asking,
“Why do I feel this way?

 The importance of self-reflection

can’t be understated, but it can
become unhealthy if it becomes
obsessive.

 You should instead let self-

reflection lead you to growth,
positivity, and happiness.

Self-reflection is a skill; the ability to be

aware of yourself. It is a particular kind of
awareness that is applied to yourself on
many levels:
1. Physical
2. Mental
3. Emotional
 4. Spiritual
When we engage in self-reflection, we’re
developing what is known as an inner
witness. This is the ability to look at
yourself—even your own thoughts and
even what is beneath the thoughts and
emotions—from a slight distance. It’s
almost like peering at your image in the
mirror, except that the potential and
importance of self-reflection goes much
deeper than your outer appearance.
With self-reflection, we look at ourselves
with interest, curiosity, and inquiry,
particularly when exploring our thoughts,
behaviors, and emotions. 

But then, part of the importance of self-

reflection is that this process allows us to
go deeper as we inquire:
 How did that thought arise?
  What is really happening when I
tell myself I’m feeling sad?

 What might be deeper still than

this feeling of anxiety?

 When I experience these

sensations in my body, what are
they expressing about how I feel
about my situation?
Self-reflection is an essential skill for
personal growth. Without it, we walk
around unconscious and often reactive to
others and even our own selves.
Fixed vs. growth mindset

A fixed mindset assumes that our intelligence,

character and creative ability are static.
Basically, you are dealt a hand in life and are
required to accept it. Believing that your
qualities are set in stone creates a desire to
prove yourself over and over again. A fixed
mindset can result in career stagnation.

On the other hand, a growth mindset is based

on the idea that your essential qualities are
things you can cultivate through your efforts.
It assumes that everyone can change and
grow through experience and practice. A
growth mentality sees failure not as a
detriment, but as a springboard to success.
 Self-reflection in your career
Self-reflection is important
throughout our lives; as we grow and
change, aspects of our identities will shift
and new paths will emerge. With self-
reflection, even negative aspects of your
life can become positive through the
lessons they can teach or the growth
opportunities they provide.

 Set aside some time for your

reflection when you won’t be
distracted or interrupted. You can
reflect for any period of time!

 Your self-reflection process can be

very informal; just let your mind
wander and ponder as you go for a
walk, complete a routine chore, or
sit in a quiet relaxing space.
 Interest
Your interests show you what to spend
your time and energy on to feel happier.
Start by brainstorming a list of potential
interests. Some questions to think about
as you form this list:
 What were your hobbies as a child?
What are your hobbies now?
 What activities (clubs, sports,
volunteering, etc.) have you been
involved in over the years? Which
ones did you enjoy the most?
 What would you like to learn about
for fun?
 What have been your favorite classes?
Are there classes you wish you could
have taken but didn’t have time to?
  If you had to teach someone else
about a topic for ten minutes, what
would you teach about?
 When you have free time, what do
you do with it?
 What does an ideal day look like for

you?

Strengths and weaknesses

These positive and negative traits
come in many forms. Strengths can
be skills and talents you’ve developed,
or positive personality traits that make
you shine! Your weaknesses could be bad
habits, limitations, or even just skills you
have yet to master. Strengths and
weaknesses can change over time, and
often are a matter of perspective. They
can help you see which roles you might
naturally thrive in, or show you areas for
improvement.

 You can also reflect on the following

questions:
 What qualities do you like most about
yourself?
 What recurring habits (good and bad)
have you developed over the years?
 What qualities or skills do you think
you would have if you were the best
version of yourself?
 What situations consistently cause you
to struggle or make you feel worse
about yourself?

Conclusion
As you explore the above prompts and
find ways to apply your interests,
strengths, weaknesses, and values to your
career, don’t disregard the connections to
your life beyond work. No matter where
you are in your career or what type of job
you do, you are more than your work. Did
you find an interest that you only want to
pursue as a fun hobby? Are there habits
you want to build to improve your
relationships with friends and family? All
of these insights are valuable and will
help you actively and holistically become
your best self!
Self-reflection is a skill that won’t come
easily to everyone, but it is a habit worth
practicing. When done
both consistently (not a one-time
journaling session!)
and critically (looking at all parts of your
live, even the parts that aren’t so pretty),
it can give you important knowledge to
guide your professional and personal
development.
 Bibliography/ References
https://thriveworks.com/blog/importance-
self-reflection-improvement/
https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/
home/self-reflection/