Reflect before you run. Contemplate before you consume. Introspect before you extrovert. Reflection is time off to take a good look at your situation. Let time and reflection reveal how you are doing and what your next move will be.
Reflection can be thoughtful evaluation, contemplative meditation or creative envisionment.
All require peace of mind uncluttered with the demands of worldly life. Get away from it all, even if for a moment. Emotional tranquillity brings clarity. You cannot see to the bottom of things if the surface is all stirred up. Understanding and insight come by looking deeply.