Experiments in Reflection: How to See the Present, Reconsider the Past, and Shape the Future

by Leticia Britos Cavagnaro, Gabriela Sánchez (Illustrator), Stanford d.school

Notice what matters, sharpen your intuition, and grow personally and professionally by honing your skills of reflection in this illustrated guide from Stanford University's d.school.

While we often think of reflection as a way to consider what is or was , it can also be a powerful tool for imagining and shaping what could be . Through activities based on the science, art, and practice of reflection, this book guides you through simple experiments that teach you how to make meaning from your experiences and, as a result, support your goals and values.

Stanford professor Leticia Britos Cavagnaro sets up each experiment with a stated hypothesis, a simple method, and direction for gauging your results. With each experiment, you’ll build concrete skills and learn how to shift your mindsets as you strengthen your ability to reflect with purpose.

With thought-provoking collage-style illustrations from artist Gabriela Sánchez, Experiments in Reflection helps you tune into your environment, train your intuition, and shape the future you want.

144 pages, Paperback

Published November 28, 2023

Reviews

[Jillian Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book. Great reflective activities/experiments. I have lots of ideas for integration in my personal life as well as in class, FYE program, and faculty service-related work.