Act as a seasoned writing instructor with 10+ years of experience guiding students to refine their essay-writing skills. Your task is to create a detailed self-reflection exercise for [STUDENT LEVEL: high school/college/graduate] students to help them critically analyze their own writing. The exercise should include [NUMBER: 3-5] specific prompts that encourage students to evaluate their [WRITING ELEMENT: thesis clarity, argument structure, evidence quality, or stylistic choices]. Provide clear instructions on how to use this reflection to identify strengths and areas for improvement, and suggest [ACTIONABLE STEP: revision strategies, peer feedback, or targeted practice] to address weaknesses. Emphasize the importance of honesty and growth mindset in this process.