8 Best Articles on Introspection
The most useful articles on introspection from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Introspection Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on introspection by Refind users in 2023.
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How to Find Your Purpose | In-Depth Self-Reflection Framework
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Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on introspection—all under 10 minutes.
Fear setting: an exercise to define and conquer your fears
Fear setting involves identifying and defining your fears so that you can overcome them. It's a process of reflection to step away from the everyday grind to gain perspective on your fears.
«The good news is that if you can identify which fears are rational, and which are irrational, you can exert some level of control over them.»
The power of introspection
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom,” once said Aristotle. Introspection is the act of looking inwards to examine one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings.
«Reflecting on past experiences may help us to recall similar situations in which we either solved an issue or found our attempts fell short.»
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Self-Reflection
Focus on moments of surprise, failure, and frustration.
Werner Herzog Has Never Liked Introspection
A conversation with the filmmaker about the place of literature, the toll of war, and the conviction that his writing will outlast his movies.
The power of self-reflection at work
Self-reflection should not be reserved for our personal lives only. It can also be richly rewarding for our professional careers.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on introspection.
Plunge Into Powerful Introspection With These 100 Deep Quotes!
As we go through each day, there are many ups and downs. We have moments where everything is just chugging along perfectly and other times where there are
«"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude." – Oprah Winfrey»
What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)
It’s not just about introspection.
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