self-awareness
noun
self-aware·ness
ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality
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Benefits Knowing your leadership love language enhances your self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
The list of animals to exhibit private self-awareness is even shorter, so the bluestreak appears to be 'punching above its weight' in this regard.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2024
The instructor writes about astrology and leads lectures on the subject, viewing the topic as a means of finding self-awareness and personal development.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024
These retreats often focus on deepening self-awareness, refining therapeutic skills and fostering a supportive community among participants, ultimately enriching their practice and personal well-being.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2024
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
The list of animals to exhibit private self-awareness is even shorter, so the bluestreak appears to be 'punching above its weight' in this regard.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2024
The instructor writes about astrology and leads lectures on the subject, viewing the topic as a means of finding self-awareness and personal development.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024
These retreats often focus on deepening self-awareness, refining therapeutic skills and fostering a supportive community among participants, ultimately enriching their practice and personal well-being.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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