Metacognition: Knowing yourself
Metacognition is defined as "thinking about thinking" or "knowing about knowing." It is the process of knowing and understanding one's own thoughts, feelings, and memories.
When you are aware of your thoughts, feelings, and knowledge while they are happening, you can bring those thoughts under control.
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