self-reflection
noun
self-re·flec·tion
ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən 
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Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Here's What Mars Retrograde in Cancer Means for Your Zodiac Sign
Aries (March 20-April 19)
Your self-reflection is an investment for the future, Aries.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Anger Management in Different Leadership Contexts Managing Personal Anger: Leaders should engage in self-reflection and practice mindfulness techniques to manage their own anger effectively.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
However, many wear a teflon coat of armor that deflects challenges, feedback, and moments of self-reflection.
—Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflection. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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