Reflect on Decisions
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What you will learn
- 1Use reflection sentences to look back at a decision you made
- 2Describe both what went well and how you could do better next time
Mini Lesson
When you look in a mirror, you see yourself clearly. Reflecting on decisions is like holding up a mirror to your choices — it helps you see what worked well and what you would do differently next time. That is how good decision-makers grow.
What does it mean to reflect on a decision?
- It means looking back at a choice you made and thinking honestly about it.
- You celebrate what went well: "I made a good choice when I ___."
- You think about what could improve: "I could do better by ___."
- Reflection is not about beating yourself up — it is about learning and growing.
Why reflect on decisions?
- Reflecting on good decisions helps you recognize your strengths and repeat them.
- Reflecting on poor decisions helps you understand what happened and plan to do better.
- Without reflection, you may keep making the same mistakes over and over.
The two-part decision reflection
- Part 1 — What went well: "I made a good choice when I told the truth instead of hiding my mistake."
- Part 2 — What to improve: "I could do better by pausing before reacting next time I feel angry."
Words to know
Reflect
To look back honestly at a choice
e.g. I reflect on my decisions to learn from them.
Decision
A choice you make
e.g. Telling the truth was a good decision.
Improve
To get better next time
e.g. I improve by trying a new strategy.
Mistake
A choice that did not work out well
e.g. Even a mistake helps me grow.
Plan
Steps you decide to follow next
e.g. My plan is to pause before reacting.
Ask yourself: "What is one decision I made recently that I am proud of — and one I would handle differently if I could go back?"
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