Ignatian Examen Purpose

The purpose of the Ignatian Examen is to reflect on the past day or week or sometimes even broader.
History:
St. Ignatius thought that the Examen was a gift from God, and that God wanted it to be shared as widely as possible. One of the few rules of prayer that Ignatius made for the Jesuit order was that Jesuits practice the Examen twice a day: at noon and at the end of the day.