How to Self Reflect with Chat GPT

Learn how to use ChatGPT for effortless self-reflection using the Gibbs Reflective Cycle. Discover AI prompts, practical frameworks, and real examples for meaningful personal growth.

Carmen Wong

1/14/20251 min read

Overview

Have you ever felt like self-reflection requires way too much thinking? In my YouTube video I'm going to show you a new way to self reflect that's way easier and requires way less thinking.

Let me break down the main challenges with self-reflection:

  • It's time consuming

  • It requires way too much thinking

  • It's hard to know what to do with it afterwards

Let me show you how to use artificial intelligence to make the process easier by solving those challenges for you. I'll walk you through:

  • Frameworks and methods for self reflection

  • How to use ChatGPT to self reflect using prompts

  • The Gibbs Reflective Cycle

Why Self-Reflection Isn't One-Size-Fits-All

Self reflection isn't a one size fits all. It can change depending on different goals and different situations. I'll show you different styles like:

  • Problem-focused reflection for roommate challenges

  • Self-focused reflection for relationship growth

  • Critical reflection for work dynamics

  • And many more practical approaches

What You'll Learn in the Full Video

I show you exactly how to:

  • Use two different methods to capture your reflections (writing or speaking)

  • Save custom prompts in ChatGPT for easier access

  • Get deeper insights using different prompting methods

  • Turn reflections into actionable growth

Plus, I share one of my actual journal entries and show you how to interact with the AI's insights in meaningful ways! Watch the full video here.