Why is it important to self reflect? How often do you do it? It's not always easy, or comfortable, to take an honest look at our choices, thoughts or behaviors. If we want to be our best and live our best life introspection in crucial. Most of us want to live with intention so using self reflection is a great tool to gain greater awareness of who we are and what our needs are. It is impossible to rise up and shine our best life without self-reflection.