Last week I had to write a reflective essay for the first time and honestly, I had no idea what I was doing. I kept writing it like a personal diary entry, full of “I felt this” and “I thought that,” but when I got it back, my lecturer said it lacked structure and actual reflection. Apparently, just saying what happened isn’t enough—you’re supposed to analyze the experience too? I thought reflective just meant… reflecting! Guess not.
I totally relate to this! I made the same mistake with my first reflective essay—just pouring my thoughts out like a journal entry. It wasn’t until I got feedback that I realized reflection also means stepping back and analyzing what you learned or how you changed. It’s harder than it sounds, but once you get the hang of it, it actually helps you grow a lot.
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Writing reflective essays really makes you realize how important it is to think deeply, not just write what you feel. It reminded me that keeping the brain sharp matters a lot, especially when you need to analyze and reflect instead of just summarizing. I found a free iq test at https://www.worldiqtest.com that helped me see where I stand mentally. Taking it was a good way to challenge myself and improve focus, which definitely helped with my essays afterward.
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