self-development
noun
self-de·vel·op·ment
ˌself-di-ˈve-ləp-mənt 
-dē-
plural self-developments
: development of one's own capabilities or possibilities
Writing has been for a long time my major tool for self-instruction and self-development.—
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The governor’s office considers the effect of a commutation or pardon on the community, the age and circumstances of the crime and sentence, self-development and rehabilitation, and the need for clemency, among other factors.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Even to be a small part of it and seeing the impact of what the program meant to their growth and self-development was unbelievable.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
The self-development coach explains that manifesting is ultimately about becoming the best version of yourself that can exist.
—Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2023
Okay, yes, and amazing golf. Bacalar, Mexico Hotel Casa Hormiga Shop at booking.com The rituals at this low-key-luxury hotel include fire-gazing for self-confidence, lagoon bathing for self-moderation, and breathwork for self-development.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 27 June 2023
Black joy Black joy has been essential for survival, resistance, and self-development for centuries.
—Lauren Lee, CNN, 16 June 2023
The projects are expected to include genres like self-development and audio theater, with a focus on work from up-and-coming talent.
—J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 May 2023
As local news station KABC reports, he was awarded five associate of arts degrees: history; social sciences; social behavior and self-development; arts and human expression; and science and mathematics — with plans to pursue a degree next year, too.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 27 May 2023
He was awarded five associate of arts degrees: history; social sciences; social behavior and self-development; arts and human expression; and science and mathematics.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 26 May 2023
Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Even to be a small part of it and seeing the impact of what the program meant to their growth and self-development was unbelievable.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
The self-development coach explains that manifesting is ultimately about becoming the best version of yourself that can exist.
—Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2023
Okay, yes, and amazing golf. Bacalar, Mexico Hotel Casa Hormiga Shop at booking.com The rituals at this low-key-luxury hotel include fire-gazing for self-confidence, lagoon bathing for self-moderation, and breathwork for self-development.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 27 June 2023
Black joy Black joy has been essential for survival, resistance, and self-development for centuries.
—Lauren Lee, CNN, 16 June 2023
The projects are expected to include genres like self-development and audio theater, with a focus on work from up-and-coming talent.
—J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 May 2023
As local news station KABC reports, he was awarded five associate of arts degrees: history; social sciences; social behavior and self-development; arts and human expression; and science and mathematics — with plans to pursue a degree next year, too.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 27 May 2023
He was awarded five associate of arts degrees: history; social sciences; social behavior and self-development; arts and human expression; and science and mathematics.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 26 May 2023
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