self-monitor
Watch your own behavior
Self-monitor means to observe and regulate one's own behavior, thoughts, or physical state.
In psychology, high self-monitors adjust their presentation to fit social situations: She's a natural self-monitor, always reading the room.
In medicine, patients self-monitor conditions like blood pressure or glucose levels.
The term also applies to devices that track their own performance.
Recording system events
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- measuringDetermining size or amount
- quantifyingDetermining amount numerically
- chartingRecording data visually
Awareness of the present
- consciousnessState of sentient awareness
- attentivenessConcentrated awareness of surroundings
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- alertnessActive mental awareness
perception · observance · recognition · sensitivity · discernment · cognizance · insight · clarity
Alteration to improve fit
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- restraintControl over impulses
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
Probing one's innermost feelings
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- debriefingQuestioning following an operation
- retrospectionContemplating past events
- meditationFocused attention practice
logging
Recording system events
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- measuringDetermining size or amount
- quantifyingDetermining amount numerically
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
- consciousnessState of sentient awareness
- attentivenessConcentrated awareness of surroundings
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
alertness · perception · observance · recognition · sensitivity · discernment · cognizance · insight · clarity · meta-awareness
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- restraintControl over impulses
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
soul-searching
Probing one's innermost feelings
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- debriefingQuestioning following an operation
- retrospectionContemplating past events
self-monitoruninhibited
Free from self-censorship
spontaneous · lose control · impulsive · unguarded · unrestrained
self-monitoroblivious
Lacking any awareness
unaware · unconscious · heedless · unmindful · inattentive
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