Reflection has always been a lifeline in my GP career. It gives me the chance to sit with my experiences and pull out the lessons I want to carry forward.
You cannot control what walks into your consulting room, or what you encounter in the day-to-day interactions that shape a GP career. But you can control what you do with it. Staying in the gap between action and reaction is key to building a reflective mindset.
Reflection can turn a chaotic day into a clear learning experience that stays with you for a lifetime.
Today I looked back at two of my published reflections as a trainee GP. It reminded me that every moment you capture becomes an invaluable page in your career, one you can return to when things feel uncertain.
Read them below:
I hope you use reflection to find your feet in the GP landscape. Read about A Practice guide to GP Training
Best wishes in your career.
