Definition

Meta-awareness is the ability to observe one’s own cognitive and emotional processes — awareness of awareness itself.

Practical Exercises

  • Meditation with mind monitoring
  • Reflective journaling on thought patterns
  • Moment-to-moment noticing of distractions

Cross-links

See also: Mindfulness & Meditation, Svasaṃvedana

References

  1. Schooler JW, Smallwood J. Meta-awareness and mind wandering. MDPI (2021). Link

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