It may have been as a result in your change of behaviour, actions or applying new knowledge and skills you have learnt. Reflecting regularly will help you to develop your skills. When you look back through your reflections you will be able to identify your progress, what is going well and what areas you need to work on. You can then set and review objectives in your action plan that identify how you are going to achieve your personal and professional development.

If you are required to reflect on experiences as part of an assessment e.g. written assignment, you need to be very clear on the content and format your lecturer expects. If you are clear at the beginning of the module you will then be able to manage your time effectively and reflect on experiences that are relevant to your learning and help you achieve the module learning outcomes. Try and reflect little and often, choosing a way that suits you personally. Some people like to write, type, draw or record their reflections. You will then have a useful resource to return to when you write your assignment.