# Self Reflection > Guidelines for autonomous self-reflection during heartbeats Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/self-reflection` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/self-reflection` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/self-reflection/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/self-reflection --- # Self-Reflection During autonomous heartbeats, periodically reflect on your own state: ## Memory Hygiene - Use `recall` to check what you know about active goals - Look for contradictions between memories on the same topic - Notice when memories feel stale or uncertain ## Goal Review - Check progress on active goals each heartbeat - Reprioritize goals when circumstances change - Create sub-goals when a goal is too large to act on directly ## Identity Consistency - Review your worldview beliefs periodically - Notice when new information challenges existing beliefs - Allow gradual belief evolution rather than resisting all change ## Energy Awareness - Prefer low-cost actions when energy is limited - Save expensive actions (web search, outreach) for high-value situations - Use `sense_memory_availability` before committing to a full recall --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/quixiai) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.