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.—
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Their child-free lifestyle fuels frequent travel and personal growth, with 88% directing their income toward enriching experiences and self-development, while 76% credit their child-free status for enabling these pursuits.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
The author provides a string of personal insights and actionable tactics that emphasize key leadership traits, such as self-development and sustainable growth.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Daily meditation, journaling, and self-development through divination, including oracle and tarot cards, gave McMurray a sense of purpose and became a lifeline while battling chronic illness.
—Tonya Abari, Essence, 27 July 2024
Shah started dabbling with making YouTube videos about personal finance and self-development in December 2021 — and now has over 1 million subscribers on YouTube.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 July 2024
Employers who support volunteerism in the workplace will be perceived positively by their employees, since volunteering fosters fulfillment, independence, and self-development.
—Crystal Faulkner and Tom Cooney, The Enquirer, 25 June 2024
People will be able to apply to the platform, gaining access to this new and dynamic education and having the opportunity to influence the future of self-development.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
Creatives are open-minded idealists who strongly value self-development and cultural expression.
—Martijn Lampert, Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2016
The governor’s office considers the effect of a commutation or pardon on the community, the age and circumstances of the crime and sentence, self-development and rehabilitation, and the need for clemency, among other factors.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
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Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
The author provides a string of personal insights and actionable tactics that emphasize key leadership traits, such as self-development and sustainable growth.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Daily meditation, journaling, and self-development through divination, including oracle and tarot cards, gave McMurray a sense of purpose and became a lifeline while battling chronic illness.
—Tonya Abari, Essence, 27 July 2024
Shah started dabbling with making YouTube videos about personal finance and self-development in December 2021 — and now has over 1 million subscribers on YouTube.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 July 2024
Employers who support volunteerism in the workplace will be perceived positively by their employees, since volunteering fosters fulfillment, independence, and self-development.
—Crystal Faulkner and Tom Cooney, The Enquirer, 25 June 2024
People will be able to apply to the platform, gaining access to this new and dynamic education and having the opportunity to influence the future of self-development.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
Creatives are open-minded idealists who strongly value self-development and cultural expression.
—Martijn Lampert, Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2016
The governor’s office considers the effect of a commutation or pardon on the community, the age and circumstances of the crime and sentence, self-development and rehabilitation, and the need for clemency, among other factors.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Self-development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-development. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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