self-awareness
noun
self-aware·ness
ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality
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Because of our natural negativity bias, in which the brain tends to notice threats or problems more quickly than positive events, parents benefit from cultivating self-awareness and engaging in deliberate practice to ensure positive interactions are not overshadowed by moments of correction.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 1 Jan. 2026
Budgeting apps or spending trackers, along with thoughtful discussions about the relationship between self-worth and material things, can help build self-awareness around spending habits.
—Steph Wagner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Explore philosophies that give you better self-awareness.
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Was there any self-awareness there?
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 1 Jan. 2026
Budgeting apps or spending trackers, along with thoughtful discussions about the relationship between self-worth and material things, can help build self-awareness around spending habits.
—Steph Wagner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Explore philosophies that give you better self-awareness.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Was there any self-awareness there?
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-awareness
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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