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.
reflection
'Reflexion' and 'Selbstreflexion' both have to do with conscious thinking. 'Reflexion' is more general: you can reflect on a conversation, a project, a decision, or yourself. 'Selbstreflexion' is narrower and always means thinking about yourself, that is, about your own feelings, thoughts, and actions. Learners may confuse the words because self-reflection is a type of reflection. If the topic is general, 'Reflexion' is enough. If the focus is explicitly on your own person, 'Selbstreflexion' is more precise.
Nach dem Streit nahm sich Ali Zeit für Selbstreflexion.
After the argument, Ali took time for self-reflection.
Für die Prüfung ist die Reflexion über den Text besonders wichtig.
For the exam, reflection on the text is especially important.