Nursing Reflective Journal Writing can help us gain a better understanding of ourselves. Written reflection is a common theme in the literature as a means of reflecting on action, although it is riddled with jargon. Learning logs, journals, portfolios, structured accounts, reflecting models, reflective reviews, and personal diaries are all available. Some reflective writing is public (for example, a portfolio for an assignment), while others are private (for example, a diary). Nurses can be encouraged to reflect on significant episodes from their practise by writing (I like the term'stories of experience'). These stories are frequently triggered by some kind of emotional or ethical distress. Stories can focus on happy or unpleasant experiences and help you to see events from a different perspective, taking into account: • What happened, paying attention to the story's context and details. • Describe what you did and why you did it. • How you felt about the encounter and how it related to previous experiences. • What you've discovered about yourself, others, and your practise. • What were your knowledge, attitudes, and skills gaps? • Consider what could be done differently. • How your practise has altered as a result of reading or considering a new method of working.