How to Use self-reflection in a Sentence

self-reflection

noun
  • But a walk through the gallery stirred some self-reflection.
    Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Achieving the above will take a great deal of self-reflection.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Take the time for self-reflection and honest one-on-one meetings.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
  • In that time, Bennett wants his team to do some self-reflection: Why were the Gaels so bad on such a big stage Tuesday?
    Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2023
  • In their second installment for A/W 2023, the themes of the campaign highlights the theme of the power of self-reflection.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Sep. 2023
  • This has been a year of major self-reflection for Miley Cyrus.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Our hope was that the process of self-reflection would inspire certain changes and action.
    BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Look for ways to improve: The self-serving bias does not allow room for self-reflection or growth.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Sep. 2024
  • But in the chaotic days that followed, the agency had little time for self-reflection.
    Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Any larger moments of self-reflection will have to wait.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The cards show that September will be a month of profound self-reflection for you, Capricorn.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Also known as the Day of Atonement, observant Jews are to spend the day in prayer and self-reflection; baseball was not on the agenda.
    Robert Gudmestad, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But the inchoate nature of the central characters’ self-reflection is partly the point in a smart movie with a lot on its mind.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Their visual style is drab at best, and the storytelling lacks the kind of self-reflection that might elevate this project.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024
  • During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, and spend time in self-reflection and prayer.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Here’s to self-reflection, growth, and embracing the journey ahead!
    Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
  • The new moon in Leo will force you to take a closer look at what’s happening in your life, and self-reflection is always useful.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
  • There’s lots of self-reflection and accountability in the words this time.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Despite how stubborn they may be portrayed as, Gen Z are adaptable and open to self-reflection and change.
    Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Much like in the series, Burd has a knack for clear-eyed self-reflection that connects to something more universal.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Ramadan is a month of self-reflection and self-improvement.
    Sidra Imtiaz, Allure, 20 Mar. 2023
  • All of these should evoke self-reflection in humans of the present day, but the filmmakers don’t so much explore these ideas as just underline them.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2024
  • Lin Chen Capricorn Rising Yes, true, the weeks leading up to your birthday are naturally a time for pause and self-reflection in the year.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The Dallas Stars gathered after their Game 1 loss to Seattle and did some honest self-reflection.
    Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
  • This requires self-reflection—taking the time to ask yourself tough questions.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • More than a party trick, palmistry can act as a reality check and excuse for a dose of self-reflection.
    Alyssa Girdwain, Women's Health, 31 May 2023
  • While that deficit has massively been reduced in my own mind through a lot of self-reflection and work, that doesn’t change how I’m perceived and even addressed by others.
    Shani Silver, refinery29.com, 31 May 2024
  • But the key stages of recovery require self-reflection and a desire to change behavior.
    Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2024
  • While setting up the room, Rook grabs a handheld mirror, allowing for a moment of self-reflection (a.k.a.
    James Factora, Them, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Ideally, that will trigger self-reflection and serve as a teaching moment.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024

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