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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Additionally, having an accountability partner can support you in staying focused on your self-improvement efforts.
—Essence, 2 Aug. 2025
But self-improvement need not be the goal of puzzling, or of any hobby, for that matter.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
This daily planner crams as many methods of organization, planning and self-improvement into its pages as possible, including daily, weekly and monthly reviews, journal pages and goal-setting.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
But for most of the next four weeks of fall camp, which began Thursday, Miami is focused on self-improvement, not on its first opponent.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
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Essence, 2 Aug. 2025
But self-improvement need not be the goal of puzzling, or of any hobby, for that matter.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
This daily planner crams as many methods of organization, planning and self-improvement into its pages as possible, including daily, weekly and monthly reviews, journal pages and goal-setting.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
But for most of the next four weeks of fall camp, which began Thursday, Miami is focused on self-improvement, not on its first opponent.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-improvement
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“Self-improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-improvement. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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