Despite teaching reflective practice to physiotherapy students for a number of years I find that I am not a natural reflective student.  However I understand the benefits of reflection for deeper learning so am trying to do this.  I don't think blogging automatically encourages reflection as it is easy to only write the facts.  However, I try to keep in my mind a reflective cycle (or at least questions to prompt reflection) as I am writing.  If I am totally honest my main push for doing this is the assessment process.