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personal awareness

[/ˈpɜːrsənəl əˈwɛrnəs/]
noun
autoconsciência
1. The conscious knowledge and understanding of one's own thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and characteristics
Developing personal awareness is the first step toward self-improvement.
Desenvolver autoconsciência é o primeiro passo para a automelhoria.
2. The ability to recognize and understand one's own emotional states and how they affect others
Her personal awareness allowed her to manage stress more effectively.
Sua autoconsciência permitiu que ela gerenciasse o estresse de forma mais eficaz.
3. Mindfulness of one's own presence, impact, and role in social or professional contexts
Personal awareness in the workplace helps improve communication and teamwork.
A autoconsciência no local de trabalho ajuda a melhorar a comunicação e o trabalho em equipe.
Synonyms
self-awarenessself-consciousnessself-knowledgeintrospectionmindfulness
Antonyms
obliviousnessunconsciousnessunawarenessignorance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autoconsciência
Most common term used in psychology and self-help contexts
General Brazilian
consciência pessoal
Alternative, more literal translation
São Paulo
autoconhecimento
Often used interchangeably, emphasizing self-knowledge aspect
Portugal
autoconsciência
Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
consciência de si
Alternative, more philosophical approach

Related Idioms & Phrases

know thyself
get in touch with yourself
know where you stand
estar atento a si mesmo
conhecer a si mesmo
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