"What? So what? Now what?" Framework to hone your self reflection process

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This week, we will be exploring the "What? So what? Now what?" framework as a tool for enhancing your self-reflection practice.

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What? So what? Now what? is a simple yet effective model for reflecting on experiences, events, and situations in your life.?

The framework comprises of three questions:

1?? What? - What happened? What was the situation or experience that you want to reflect on?

2?? So what? - What did you learn from this situation or experience? How did it make you feel? What impact did it have on you or others?

3?? Now what? - What actions will you take based on your reflection? How can you apply your learnings to improve yourself or the situation in the future?

Using this framework can help you gain deeper insights into your experiences, and develop a plan of action for personal growth and improvement.

For example, let's say you had a difficult conversation with a team member that didn't go as planned. Using the "What? So what? Now what?" framework, you could reflect on the following:

1?? What? - What happened? We had a difficult conversation where we disagreed on the approach to a project.

2?? So what? - What did I learn? I realized that I didn't listen enough to my team member's perspective and was too focused on my own ideas. I also recognized that my communication could have been clearer, and the conversation became more heated than it needed to be.

3?? Now what? - What actions will I take? Next time, I will actively listen to my team member's perspective and try to understand their viewpoint better. I will also work on improving my communication skills to ensure that conversations remain respectful and constructive.

By using the "What? So what? Now what?" framework, you can turn any experience into a valuable learning opportunity, and develop actionable insights to improve your performance and relationships.

We hope you found this week's newsletter helpful.?

See you next week for more tips and insights on different hacks to help you be a better professional, be it as an employee or a founder.

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