He needed to maintain inward focus during the competition.
inward thoughts
Frequency:
50
%
She kept her inward thoughts to herself.
inward reflection
Frequency:
45
%
His inward reflection led to personal growth.
Idiomatic Expressions for inward
Phrase: inwardly smile
Meaning: to feel pleased or amused internally without showing it outwardly
Usage: Despite his serious demeanor, he inwardly smiled at the unexpected compliment.