self-improvement
noun
self-im·prove·ment
ˌself-im-ˈprüv-mənt 
plural self-improvements
: the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions
individuals interested in self-improvement
opportunities for self-improvement
also
: an instance or result of such improvement
You don't need to wait to ring in the new year to start making self-improvements, because it's always a good time. —
Nicole Yi
—often used before another noun Nicole Yi self-improvement efforts
a self-improvement blog
Examples of self-improvement in a Sentence
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In fact, in some cases, the quest for self-improvement may just be avoidance.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 30 May 2024
Channel your emotions and energy into self-improvements and gains that benefit you instead of drama and emotional disputes that put you in a no-win situation.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
This Earth sign thrives in environments where there is order, structure and productivity; hence, their ideal partner would be someone who is equally committed to their self-improvement as well as the stability of their relationship.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
Put your energy into self-improvement, heading in a beneficial direction or walking away from negativity and interference.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
Founder of the Junto, a self-improvement society; of the Library Company of Philadelphia, the first subscription library in North America; of the American Philosophical Society; of the Union Fire Company; of the University of Pennsylvania.
—Adam Smyth, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
So the key to self-improvement is simple: Have your parents die.
—David Marchese, New York Times, 4 May 2024
Intermittent fasting was of a piece with an interest in manful self-improvement via stoicism.
—Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2024
Reiterate your position and feelings clearly, and focus on self-improvement instead of trying to change others.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Myisha Battle, TIME, 30 May 2024
Channel your emotions and energy into self-improvements and gains that benefit you instead of drama and emotional disputes that put you in a no-win situation.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
This Earth sign thrives in environments where there is order, structure and productivity; hence, their ideal partner would be someone who is equally committed to their self-improvement as well as the stability of their relationship.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
Put your energy into self-improvement, heading in a beneficial direction or walking away from negativity and interference.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
Founder of the Junto, a self-improvement society; of the Library Company of Philadelphia, the first subscription library in North America; of the American Philosophical Society; of the Union Fire Company; of the University of Pennsylvania.
—Adam Smyth, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
So the key to self-improvement is simple: Have your parents die.
—David Marchese, New York Times, 4 May 2024
Intermittent fasting was of a piece with an interest in manful self-improvement via stoicism.
—Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2024
Reiterate your position and feelings clearly, and focus on self-improvement instead of trying to change others.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Self-improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-improvement. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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