self-reflection
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self-reflection
Thinking about oneself, one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to understand oneself better and learn from them.
Nach dem Konflikt zog er sich für eine ruhige Stunde der Selbstreflexion zurück.
After the conflict, he withdrew for a quiet hour of self-reflection.
'Selbstreflexion' (self-reflection) is a compound of 'Selbst-' (self-) and 'Reflexion' (reflection). Here, 'Reflexion' means 'Nachdenken' (thinking) or 'Überlegung' (consideration). So the word describes thinking about oneself.
Tagebuchschreiben kann ein gutes Mittel zur Selbstreflexion sein.
Keeping a diary can be a good tool for self-reflection.
Because self-reflection is a process, the word is often used with verbs that describe this process. Typical phrases are 'sich Zeit für Selbstreflexion nehmen' (to take time for self-reflection), 'zur Selbstreflexion anregen' (to encourage self-reflection), or 'sich in Selbstreflexion üben' (to practice self-reflection).
Der Coach regte die Teammitglieder zur Selbstreflexion an.
The coach encouraged the team members to engage in self-reflection.
'Selbstreflexion' (self-reflection) is a word that tends to be used in more formal, educated, or psychological contexts. It often sounds more thoughtful and profound than simple 'Nachdenken' (thinking).
In der Therapie ist die Fähigkeit zur Selbstreflexion ein wichtiger Faktor.
In therapy, the ability for self-reflection is an important factor.
self-criticism
Selbstkritik and Selbstreflexion both involve thinking about your own behavior and thoughts. Selbstkritik focuses especially on evaluating your own mistakes and weaknesses, while Selbstreflexion can also examine feelings and experiences more neutrally. Use Selbstkritik for a critical evaluation and Selbstreflexion for gaining a better understanding of yourself.
Durch Selbstreflexion verstand die Mitarbeiterin besser, warum sie vor wichtigen Gesprächen immer nervös wurde.
Through self-reflection, the employee better understood why she always became nervous before important conversations.
Durch Selbstkritik erkannte die Mitarbeiterin, dass sie den Fehler durch mangelnde Vorbereitung selbst verursacht hatte.
Through self-criticism, the employee realized that her lack of preparation had caused the mistake herself.
