self examination

/ˌsɛlfɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of looking inward at your own thoughts, feelings, or behavior to understand yourself better.
    • Many people practice self-examination through journaling or meditation.
    • The therapist encouraged self-examination as a way to identify patterns in his relationships.
    • After the argument, she spent an hour in self-examination to figure out why she had reacted so strongly.
  2. A medical check of your own body for signs of illness or injury.
    • Regular self-examination can help catch potential problems early.
    • Doctors recommend monthly self-examination of your skin to look for new or changing moles.
    • She performed a breast self-examination in the shower as part of her health routine.
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