①Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another? In school do you rush from one subject to another?When things happen so fast it is easy to get lost of what you are doing or learning. It is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you've been doing or learning.
②Self-reflection（反省）means slowing down and calming（使平静）yourself — calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly you give your brain a chance to think about what it has already got. Some people like to do these self-reflections only in their mind. Others keep a diary or take notes. Each way works depending on your own personal learning. You can follow the steps to do self-reflection.
③First, choose the right time to do it. School textbooks are divided into（分成）units of study. This makes it easier for someone to begin self-reflection. Look for time when you complete a unit of study. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test. Use these breaks to stop and do self-reflection.
④Then, find a quiet place and take out paper or your reflection diary. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections.
⑤Finally, think about things that you are not sure of. Maybe you learned a new way to work out a math problem but you're not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to look for answers the next time you are working with the same topic.
⑥Self-reflection is important for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to do self-reflection, try it now.
