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
Recent Examples on the Web
Don’t waste time arguing when spending your time on personal growth, educational pursuits and self-improvement is favored.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
But increasingly, the FDA had to weigh the growing legitimate medical interest in using diet as a preventative solution to public health, as well as the rise of a new self-improvement culture that made Americans more health conscious.
—TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Every day during this month, Muslims focus on God-consciousness, self-reflection and self-improvement.
—The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
Networking, social activities and sharing thoughts and visions will lead to self-improvement.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Newsom’s office notes that both men have devoted themselves to self-improvement while incarcerated.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 30 Mar. 2024
This continuous learning and self-improvement are crucial for all leaders and are behaviors observed in successful boardroom members.
—Angela Chan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Religions are committed to self-improvement and so to the assumption that the individual is in need of such improvement—and capable of it.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Stick to personal goals, self-improvement and being healthy, happy and in control.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
But increasingly, the FDA had to weigh the growing legitimate medical interest in using diet as a preventative solution to public health, as well as the rise of a new self-improvement culture that made Americans more health conscious.
—TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Every day during this month, Muslims focus on God-consciousness, self-reflection and self-improvement.
—The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
Networking, social activities and sharing thoughts and visions will lead to self-improvement.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Newsom’s office notes that both men have devoted themselves to self-improvement while incarcerated.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 30 Mar. 2024
This continuous learning and self-improvement are crucial for all leaders and are behaviors observed in successful boardroom members.
—Angela Chan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Religions are committed to self-improvement and so to the assumption that the individual is in need of such improvement—and capable of it.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Stick to personal goals, self-improvement and being healthy, happy and in control.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1654, in the meaning defined above
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self-improvement
noun
self-im·prove·ment
ˌsel-ˌfim-ˈprüv-mənt
: improvement of oneself by one's own actions
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