self-awareness
noun
self-aware·ness
ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality
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Emotional intelligence: This trait–which includes self-awareness, consideration of others, and the ability to read the room—is increasingly vital.
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Charles L. Welch, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Sorry/Not Sorry and the Paradox of Louis C.K. DeGeneres may be right about her bad management skills, but these jokes suggest a lack of self-awareness.
—Fran Hoepfner, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
But it can also be rooted in self-awareness and assurance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2024
However, men with BPD can learn techniques to manage their anger, adopt healthier ways of coping, and have healthy relationships with self-awareness, consistency, and support.
—Sharon Kwon, Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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Charles L. Welch, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Sorry/Not Sorry and the Paradox of Louis C.K. DeGeneres may be right about her bad management skills, but these jokes suggest a lack of self-awareness.
—Fran Hoepfner, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
But it can also be rooted in self-awareness and assurance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2024
However, men with BPD can learn techniques to manage their anger, adopt healthier ways of coping, and have healthy relationships with self-awareness, consistency, and support.
—Sharon Kwon, Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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