self-analysis
nounUK /ˌself əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
US /ˌself əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
Self-analysis is when you think carefully about your own feelings and actions to understand yourself better.
After the argument, she did some self-analysis to figure out why she got so upset.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In psychology, the process of examining your own thoughts and motives without help from a therapist.
His self-analysis revealed patterns he had never noticed before.
3. A written or spoken report that examines your own work or behavior.
The coach asked each player to write a short self-analysis of their performance.
4. The act of studying your own writing or reasoning to find mistakes.
A quick self-analysis of the essay helped her spot several errors.