self awareness

/ˌsɛlfəˈwɛrnəs/
noun
  1. Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
    • Practicing mindfulness can increase your self-awareness.
    • The leader's self-awareness made her a better communicator.
    • Her self-awareness helped her understand why she felt angry.
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