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
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Individual choices lead to improvements in everyday life, Wilson said, whether that is seeking resources, leaving negative situations, prioritizing self-improvement or becoming an active community member.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Eventually, radical self-improvement became popular in corporate America, particularly in Big Tech.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
While some post harmless content such as gym routines and self-improvement advice, other accounts are more sinister.
—Ivana Scatola, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
While the process of unlearning everything you’ve ever been taught doesn’t happen overnight, resources like this new guidebook from Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall, a design anthropologist, educator, and writer, are excellent tools for self-improvement.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Eventually, radical self-improvement became popular in corporate America, particularly in Big Tech.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
While some post harmless content such as gym routines and self-improvement advice, other accounts are more sinister.
—Ivana Scatola, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
While the process of unlearning everything you’ve ever been taught doesn’t happen overnight, resources like this new guidebook from Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall, a design anthropologist, educator, and writer, are excellent tools for self-improvement.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Self-improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-improvement. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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