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- self-awareness
- self-recognition
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-observation
- self-absorption
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Then, to have the self-awareness to cycle back to the man at 35, who learned to love himself and others while resisting temptations, was a masterful stroke in frank storytelling.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025 -
Focusing on cultivating self-awareness regarding own values, belief systems and world views.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Apr. 2025
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This film delves into his struggle with self-recognition, his passion for storytelling through art and his desire to spark wonder in those who encounter his work.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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With a mind engaged in varied tasks, the time dedicated to art becomes sharper, less prone to the debilitating self-analysis that can derail artistic momentum.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Navigating the Shift Towards Conscious Leadership Go on the journey of introspection to build deep levels of self-awareness and accountability.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Whatever its shortcomings, The Old Guard 2 is a better-than-average original streaming feature — well acted by a highly capable cast, peppered with enough action to satisfy most appetites, and underscored with a melancholy vein of introspection about the conflicted roles of superheroes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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July will be a whirlwind of change and self-reflection for you, Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The film follows Li, a screenwriter played by Shim, who embarks on a journey of self-reflection following a chance meeting with Benzo.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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There are three invitations leaders can offer their direct reports: Play with the technology as a tool for self-observation.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2024
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When Your Greatest Strength Becomes Your Weakness Confidence is essential in leadership, but there's a fine line between self-assurance and self-absorption.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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His self-absorption, against the backdrop of such enormous loss, was particularly striking.—
Kevin Johnson,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Self-consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-consciousness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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