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self-reflection

[ ˌself rɪˈflɛkʃən ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

personal growth

Self-reflection is the act of thinking about your own thoughts, actions, and experiences in order to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. It involves examining your beliefs, values, strengths, weaknesses, and goals to enhance personal development.

Synonyms

introspection, self-awareness, self-examination.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
self-reflection	Refer to previous entry for self-reflection. Refer to previous entry for self-reflection.
introspection	A deep and often philosophical look into one's own mind and emotions. More academic or abstract in nature. During times of introspection, she questions the meaning of her existence. His writing reveals a habit of intense introspection.
self-examination	A critical and thorough analysis of one's own behavior, motives, and beliefs. Can have a more clinical or evaluative tone. Regular self-examination can help identify areas for personal improvement. His sudden outburst led to a period of intense self-examination.
self-awareness	Recognizing and understanding your own personality, actions, and emotions in the present moment. Often used in psychological and personal development fields. Developing self-awareness can improve your emotional intelligence. Her self-awareness helped her understand why she was feeling anxious.

Examples of usage

Self-reflection helps individuals become more self-aware and make positive changes in their lives.
Through self-reflection, one can identify patterns of behavior and thought that may be holding them back from reaching their full potential.

Translations

Translations of the word "self-reflection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 auto-reflexão

🇮🇳 आत्म-चिंतन

🇩🇪 Selbstreflexion

🇮🇩 refleksi diri

🇺🇦 саморефлексія

🇵🇱 autorefleksja

🇯🇵 自己反省 (じこはんせい)

🇫🇷 auto-réflexion

🇪🇸 auto-reflexión

🇹🇷 öz-düşünüm

🇰🇷 자기 성찰 (jagi seongchal)

🇸🇦 التأمل الذاتي

🇨🇿 sebereflexe

🇸🇰 sebareflexia

🇨🇳 自我反省 (zìwǒ fǎnxǐng)

🇸🇮 samorefleksija

🇮🇸 sjálfsíhugun

🇰🇿 өзін-өзі талдау

🇬🇪 თვითრეფლექსია

🇦🇿 özünüdüşünmə

🇲🇽 auto-reflexión

Etymology

The concept of self-reflection has roots in ancient philosophical traditions, particularly in the teachings of Socrates, who believed that 'an unexamined life is not worth living.' Over the centuries, various thinkers and psychologists have explored the importance of introspection and self-awareness in personal growth and development.