Would We Know if We Were Stubborn?

What if God was trying to get your attention, would you know it? I am continually amazed at how busy my schedule is and others. There is a continual low-level adrenaline going to make every hour worth something to our pleasure. Does God have time to convict you or me of stubbornness? Without extended appointments with God where our mind and soul are still, can we really be a good judge our stubbornness?