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
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“Self-improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-improvement. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.
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