Self-awareness
Self-awareness
Self-awareness (/sɛlf əˈwɛərnəs/) is the capacity for introspection and the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals. It is not to be confused with consciousness in the sense of qualia.
Etymology
The term "self-awareness" is derived from the Old English self, meaning "one's own person," and aware, meaning "having knowledge; conscious."
Definition
Self-awareness is the ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do or don't align with your internal standards. If you're highly self-aware, you can objectively evaluate yourself, manage your emotions, align your behavior with your values, and understand correctly how others perceive you.
Related Terms
- Introspection: The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.
- Consciousness: The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.
- Self-consciousness: Excessive awareness of one's self, one's appearance, or one's actions.
- Self-identity: The recognition of one's potential and qualities as an individual, especially in relation to social context.
- Self-perception: The process by which people come to understand and make sense of their own behavior and motivations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Self-awareness
- Wikipedia's article - Self-awareness
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