In this episode, we talked about:
- The purpose and benefits of weekly reflection
- Five core reflection questions: week review, financials, health/habits, happiness, dreams
- How to track habits, emotions, and progress effectively
- Customizing reflection to your life season and priorities
- Tools and strategies to make reflection consistent and enjoyable
- A free digital Notion template to simplify weekly reflection
Listen to the full episode now:
“Weekly reflections help you stay grounded while chasing your dream life.”
Timestamp:
- 0:00 intro
- 1:12 questions I ask myself in my weekly reflection
- 12:27 what do you want to find out in your weekly review sessions
- 15:12 other things to consider when deciding on your weekly reflection process
- 20:00 download free template!
- 22:37 outro
“Reflection is about self-awareness and progress, not perfection.”
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Detailed Summary:
Introduction
In this episode of Small Girl Big Talk, Wendy takes listeners behind the scenes of her weekly reflection practice—a habit she has cultivated for nearly a year. She shares the key questions she asks herself every week, explains how this reflection helps her stay grounded, grateful, and focused on her dream life, and provides tips for creating a personalized reflection routine. Wendy also introduces a free digital Notion template to help listeners implement their own weekly reflection habit.
Why Weekly Reflection Matters
- Pause and Review: Taking a step back at the end of each week allows you to review accomplishments, challenges, and emotional states.
- Stay Grounded: Helps connect with your inner self and maintain clarity on your goals and dreams.
- Gratitude Practice: Weekly reflections double as a gratitude check-in, reminding you of achievements and highlights from your week.
Wendy’s Five Weekly Reflection Questions
- How was my week, and how did I feel about it?
- Review your calendar and photos to recap events and experiences.
- Note your emotional state and celebrate wins.
- Cultivates gratitude and perspective, helping reduce stress and overwhelm.
- Financial Check-In: Am I making progress, and do I feel good about money?
- Track income, expenses, and financial goals.
- Focus not just on numbers, but on cultivating an abundance mindset.
- Recognize that financial health is also tied to mindset and energy.
- Health and Habits: Was I living a lifestyle I’m proud of this week?
- Track sleep, meditation, workouts, intermittent fasting, and reading habits.
- Reflection is not about perfection—it’s about self-awareness and growth.
- Use data from apps or devices to stay informed about your wellness patterns.
- Happiness: Do I feel happy this week?
- Check in on overall emotional well-being.
- Helps you measure whether your life aligns with fulfillment and joy.
- Encourages realistic acknowledgment of life’s impermanence and value.
- Dreams: Am I working towards my dream?
- Assess progress toward personal goals and vision.
- Accountability check to ensure your actions align with long-term aspirations.
Customizing Your Weekly Reflection
- Seasonal Focus: Questions should reflect your current priorities (e.g., health, relationships, personal growth, family).
- Examples:
- Mother focusing on self-care: Did I honor my alone time this week?
- Relationship focus: Did I nurture communication or intimacy with my partner?
- Health focus: How many days did I eat clean or follow my wellness routine?
- Time Commitment: Decide on a realistic duration for reflection (e.g., 15–30 minutes per week).
- Ease of Use: Use tools that make the habit accessible—notes app, physical journal, or digital templates.
- Flexibility: It’s okay to skip a reflection occasionally; the goal is progress, not perfection.
Wendy’s Digital Reflection Template
- Wendy uses a Notion template to simplify weekly reflections:
- Click a button to auto-generate a new reflection page.
- Includes all five core questions plus space for weekly highlights and photos.
- Makes reflection quick, organized, and repeatable.
- Free template available in show notes/description box for listeners.
Conclusion
Wendy encourages listeners to cultivate a weekly reflection habit to maintain gratitude, stay aligned with personal goals, and measure progress toward their dream life. Reflection is a self-compassionate practice that keeps you grounded while empowering growth and focus. By reviewing achievements, emotions, and habits weekly, you can create a more intentional and fulfilling life.
