self-reformation

noun

self-ref·​or·​ma·​tion ˌself-ˌre-fər-ˈmā-shən 

plural self-reformations

: the act or process of amending or improving one's character or habits : the act or process of reforming oneself

engaged in moral self-reformation

And it dovetails with his broader call for self-reformation in the citizenry, whether he's telling parents to limit their kids' television watching or urging consumers to be more energy-efficient.

—Alec MacGillis

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above