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Writing self is the raw data of experience. Hence, the richer the description, the more text to reflect on. Through writing self, the practitioner learns to pay attention, to become aware of self in the context of her environment. Writing is also cathartic and healing. As such, it is a vital learning medium in its own right. Coleman and Willis (2015) note from their research:

In summary students were in agreement that the writing down of experiences helped them learn more from them, with models of reflection helping to scaffold the process.

In Chapter 4, I consider how the model for structured reflection can scaffold the process. Writing self is just a question of doing it. Do it your own style, whatever works best for you. So,

 Think of the last time you were at work. Now think about one particular situation. It needn’t be dramatic. It can simply be something mundane or ordinary, perhaps something you wouldn’t normally give a second thought.

 First, relax and bring your mind home. Now write a description of this situation for 15–20 minutes. Do not take your pen off the paper. Do not stop and think about the why’s of the situation. Just let the pen or keyboard flow spontaneously, in the rich graphic description, paying attention to detail, drawing on all your senses. Capture actual dialogue spoken. Just write.

 After you finish writing, pause and stand back. Read what you have written with an open and curious mind. Ask yourself – ‘what is significant in what I have written?’ Responding to this question, you enter the reflective spiral.