self-reflection
noun
self-re·flec·tion
ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən 
Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Emotional regulation, self-reflection and the ability to derive meaning from experiences are fundamental to effective leadership.
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Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Moments of self-reflection may lead you to reassess professional goals.
—Essence, 2 June 2025
With its calming effects, cannabis encourages present-moment awareness and self-reflection.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
These trips offer an emotional reset and a chance for self-reflection, away from daily responsibilities.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Moments of self-reflection may lead you to reassess professional goals.
—Essence, 2 June 2025
With its calming effects, cannabis encourages present-moment awareness and self-reflection.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
These trips offer an emotional reset and a chance for self-reflection, away from daily responsibilities.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-reflection
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflection. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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