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self-reflectionthe activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌself rɪˈflekʃən/

Example Sentences

  • His daily self-reflection journal helped him realize he was addicted to checking his phone every five minutes.
  • After failing the exam, she spent time in self-reflection to identify her study weaknesses.
  • His self-reflection revealed that he argued with people not because he was right, but because he was hungry.

self-reflection

NOUN

[/ˌself rɪˈflekʃən/]

the activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them

the activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them
💡 Concept

the activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them

Through introspection and self-reflection, we find our deepest connection!
🎵 Rhyme

Through introspection and self-reflection, we find our deepest connection!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌself rɪˈflekʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌself rɪˈflekʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootself
Suffix-reflection

🎵Rhyme

introspectioninspectionconnection
introspection
inspection
connection

🔗Collocations

deep self-reflection
engage in self-reflection
period of self-reflection
practice self-reflection
encourage self-reflection
self-reflection skills

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His daily self-reflection journal helped him realize he was addicted to checking his phone every five minutes.

After failing the exam, she spent time in self-reflection to identify her study weaknesses.

😄 Fun example

His self-reflection revealed that he argued with people not because he was right, but because he was hungry.

Regular self-reflection is essential for personal growth and development.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

introspectionself-examinationsoul-searchingself-analysiscontemplation

Antonyms

thoughtlessnessimpulsivenessunreflectiveness

Related

meditationmindfulnessawarenessinsightconsciousness

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