humorous to spend too much time thinking about yourself and your own problems.
I read his novel and thought, the man's obviously spent far too long contemplating his own navel.
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contemplate (one's) navel
To be excessively focused on one's personal problems or concerns. Good luck getting John's attention—he's too busy contemplating his navel to help anybody else.
contemplate your navel
spend time complacently considering yourself or your own interests; concentrate on one issue at the expense of a wider view.