The neurobiology of reflection: Clinical insights from 2025 and our path into 2026.

As one calendar year transitions into the next, the human tendency is to look back and evaluate progress. In clinical practice, reflection isn't just a mental exercise, it is a functional assessment. Just as our nervous system continuously integrates past sensory data to adapt to future demands, taking stock of our health journey allows us to recognise where we have built resilience and where our systems still require support.