self-knowledge
noun
self-knowl·edge
ˌself-ˈnä-lij 
: knowledge or understanding of one's own capabilities, character, feelings, or motivations : self-understanding
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Because having kids is (or should be) a personal decision based on desire and self-knowledge not familial, social or political pressure.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Lacking self-knowledge creates a tension between the strong desire to find a partner and the need to avoid a bad match, making dating decisions feel overwhelming.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Researchers note that this group, which comprises about 7% of the population, consistently displays accurate self-knowledge of their abilities and has realistic aspirations.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Sep. 2024
John’s autobiography is distinguished by its candor, and its healthy balance of self-mockery and self-knowledge.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
With illuminating new self-knowledge comes crippling weakness, something Craig fully conveys in a ballsy performance covering a broad psychological and emotional spectrum.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
This is what passes for epiphany for the solemn, solitary Jane, who searches for self-knowledge in a woebegone key.
—Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
In happier news, the Sun and Jupiter get together to facilitate some epiphanies of self-knowledge, as a treat.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 2 Aug. 2024
This could also be an insightful time to gain more self-knowledge and pause in quiet contemplation, so this is the year to save your PTO days for a monastery retreat.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2024
Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Lacking self-knowledge creates a tension between the strong desire to find a partner and the need to avoid a bad match, making dating decisions feel overwhelming.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Researchers note that this group, which comprises about 7% of the population, consistently displays accurate self-knowledge of their abilities and has realistic aspirations.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Sep. 2024
John’s autobiography is distinguished by its candor, and its healthy balance of self-mockery and self-knowledge.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
With illuminating new self-knowledge comes crippling weakness, something Craig fully conveys in a ballsy performance covering a broad psychological and emotional spectrum.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
This is what passes for epiphany for the solemn, solitary Jane, who searches for self-knowledge in a woebegone key.
—Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
In happier news, the Sun and Jupiter get together to facilitate some epiphanies of self-knowledge, as a treat.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 2 Aug. 2024
This could also be an insightful time to gain more self-knowledge and pause in quiet contemplation, so this is the year to save your PTO days for a monastery retreat.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Self-knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-knowledge. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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