Posted by Laura Shaw Allen on 24th Apr 2025
The Power of Reflection: How One Question Can Change Everything
The Power of Reflection: How One Question Can Change Everything
You don’t need to fix everything today.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need one moment of honesty with yourself.
That’s what reflection makes possible — and why it’s one of the most underrated personal growth tools we have.
In a world that rewards constant motion, reflection feels like a luxury. But in truth, it’s a necessity. Especially when you’re on the edge of change.
When I was deep in transition — recovering from burnout, rebuilding after loss, reevaluating what really mattered — it wasn’t strategy that moved me forward. It was stillness.
And in that stillness, I started asking myself better questions.
Questions like:
- What am I avoiding?
- What part of me is afraid to grow?
- What would it feel like to trust myself right now?
One of those questions became the heart of the Empowerment Journal Activity I created for you:
“Does Fear of Change Hold You Back?”
It’s just one page, but it’s powerful. And it’s free — because this kind of reflection should be accessible to anyone who needs it.
If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or curious about what’s next for you… start here.
Download the free Empowerment Journal Activity and let this one prompt guide your next step.