Can AI help with self-reflection?

I wanted to share something interesting I’ve been doing. At first, I only used AI for work, like many people do. It made my tasks quicker, and that was it. But a few months ago, I hit a rough patch in my career and started questioning a lot—about myself, my relationships, and life in general. It felt awkward to talk to people I know about these things, so I started chatting with AI instead. That’s when things got interesting.

In the beginning, I’d just talk about my feelings, and it would give me comforting responses. But after a while, I felt like it wasn’t enough. I didn’t want something that just agreed with me. So I started asking it tougher questions, like whether others see things the way I do or if there are other ways to think about my problems. The AI started offering different perspectives and gently debating with me.

Then I took it a step further. I asked it to imagine someone who thinks the exact opposite of me and to explain their perspective. That was eye-opening because it made me see things I wouldn’t have considered otherwise. Finally, I tried something bold—I told the AI to criticize my ideas without holding back. That’s when it got really insightful. Sometimes I was amazed by how much sense it made, and sometimes it made me laugh at my own earlier thoughts.

What I love about this is that AI gives me a way to challenge my thinking without fear of being judged. It’s a safe space to experiment with ideas, even if they seem silly or out there. And honestly, I think it’s helped me become more open-minded and better at thinking critically.

Has anyone else tried using AI for self-reflection or critical thinking? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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This is such a cool idea! I’ve only ever used AI to make my job easier. Never thought about using it this way.

Sky said:
This is such a cool idea! I’ve only ever used AI to make my job easier. Never thought about using it this way.

When you use AI, do you feel like it’s more of a conversation or just a tool to get things done?

I really like this approach. Thanks for sharing!

One thing I’ve noticed is that AI doesn’t just answer questions—it can guide us toward asking better ones. Sometimes, it even helps us step back and look at a situation from angles we wouldn’t normally consider. Like, how does this problem fit into your bigger goals? Or how does your physical or emotional state affect your perspective?

Using AI this way can help us switch perspectives more easily, and over time, it becomes a habit. It’s like training your mind to think in more flexible ways.

This sounds a lot like having a therapist, but way cheaper. I’m definitely going to give it a shot!