as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Recent Examples of self-reflection
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.
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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
Venus retrograde first reshapes your values, then moves inward, encouraging deep self-reflection.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
Venus retrograde first reshapes your values, then moves inward, encouraging deep self-reflection.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
Noun
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There’s still room for some introspection, though, as the sun’s ingress into Pisces on Feb. 18 activates your 12th house of healing, surrender and unconscious patterns.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Art therapy workshops harness the power of painting, pottery, or calligraphy to reduce anxiety and promote introspection in a glass-walled greenhouse.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a race that has been marked more by the similarity of the front-runners — Ben from Wisconsin and Ken from Minnesota — than any serious clash over vision or ideology, this felt more like a gentle pep rally than soul-searching at the crossroads.—
Jess Bidgood,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2025
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The soul-searching that Edwards did in the wake of that Boston loss has led to a scoring explosion from him of late.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The self-examination that question sparks in Rebecca is a fascinatingly rich one that deals with notions like consent, personal boundaries and abuse of power.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Wondering what would happen if those same tools were used for self-examination, the author sifted through personal data to uncover meaningful insights to plan a course of action toward more joyful and fulfilling years.—
Roxsy Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2024
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Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2024
Noun
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This is followed by solitary Bible study and contemplation.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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At the other end of Eilean Mòr, past a mossy Celtic cross standing like a lighthouse at the island’s tallest point, Sandy showed us the Cave of Saint Cormac, its opening hardly more than four feet high, where eighth-century monks used to retreat for periods of secluded contemplation.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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