self-awareness
noun
self-aware·ness
ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
Emotional Self-Awareness Emotional self-awareness is foundational for new leaders.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The center promotes non-violence, self-awareness and inner healing through retreats focused on meditation, detox, yoga, and holistic health.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
The self-awareness regarding the weight of picking a new team for the first time in his NBA career did not make Turner any less confident.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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