Self-awareness

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In philosophy of self, self-awareness is the experience of one's own personality or individuality.^[1] It is not to be confused with consciousness in the sense of qualia. While consciousness is being aware of one's body and environment, self-awareness is the recognition of that consciousness.^[2] Self-awareness is how an individual experiences and understands their own character, feelings, motives, and desires.