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

self-improvement efforts

a self-improvement blog

Examples of self-improvement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the same time, personal services like health and wellness, fitness, and educational programs saw impressive growth, focused on well-being and self-improvement. —Steven Beagelman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Self-esteem: Feedback from others can make all the difference in a journey of self-improvement, and your participation will be assessed by a diverse group of reviewers eager to offer their opinions not only on your appearance, but also on your overall demeanor and person. —Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024

Many of his accounts featured the usual fare, like photos from his travels, and with friends and family, as well as posts about weightlifting, physical fitness, self-improvement, science, and tech. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024

Top leaders can counter this by shaping cultures of continuous self-improvement in which coaching is a gift and ongoing learning and development is seen as a positive attribute. —Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

self-improvement

noun

self-im·​prove·​ment

ˌsel-ˌfim-ˈprüv-mənt

: improvement of oneself by one's own actions