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.—
Toni Cade Bambara
Toni Cade Bambaraa self-development course/program
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It’s been great for my own psychological self-development.
—David Lyman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The competitive advantage of trigger mastery: superpower self-development Learning to transform your triggers gives you an edge few people possess.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Get real self-development with access to Headway Premium for just $47.99 (reg.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Practicing self-reflection and self-development will shift your mindset toward growth.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
Develop Yourself First Emotional intelligence can only be developed through self-development.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The Happiness Retreat The cornerstone of the Art of Living’s programming is the Happiness Retreat, a 3-day immersive experience that blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern self-development practices.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Still, Gen Z is cautious, with 22 percent prioritizing self-development before committing to serious relationships and many cite financial readiness as a key condition for having kids.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
This type of self-development dates back to the hugely popular Spiritualist movement of the 19th century.
—Elizabeth Garner Masarik / Made By History, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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David Lyman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The competitive advantage of trigger mastery: superpower self-development Learning to transform your triggers gives you an edge few people possess.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Get real self-development with access to Headway Premium for just $47.99 (reg.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Practicing self-reflection and self-development will shift your mindset toward growth.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
Develop Yourself First Emotional intelligence can only be developed through self-development.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The Happiness Retreat The cornerstone of the Art of Living’s programming is the Happiness Retreat, a 3-day immersive experience that blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern self-development practices.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Still, Gen Z is cautious, with 22 percent prioritizing self-development before committing to serious relationships and many cite financial readiness as a key condition for having kids.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
This type of self-development dates back to the hugely popular Spiritualist movement of the 19th century.
—Elizabeth Garner Masarik / Made By History, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Self-development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-development. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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