Show Notes
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When was the last time you truly reflected on your work? Not just a quick "that went well" or "I could have done better"ābut real, intentional reflection that actually leads to growth? Most OTs (and clinicians in general) think theyāre reflecting, but in reality, theyāre just replaying mistakes without learning from them. In this episode, I break down why surface-level reflection is keeping you stuck, how to reflect like a high-level clinician, and why this is the key to sharpening your clinical reasoning & building confidence.
š„ Inside this episode: ā The difference between micro vs. macro reflections (and how to use them!) ā Why reflecting on your wins is just as important as your challenges ā The biggest mistakes OTs make when trying to reflect (and how to fix them) ā How intentional reflection leads to faster decision-making & stronger clinical reasoning
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