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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There is no overcoming the situation; rather, the CEO’s mindset and self-development require attention to prevent excessive overwhelm and unintended behaviors from manifesting.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The reason is that there is always room for self-development, and that often includes learning to set limits with people and things that threaten your well-being.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
Personal: Categories include health, family, social life and self-development.
—Andrey Fadeev, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Plus, fantasy is an important part of our self-development.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 7 Jan. 2025
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
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The reason is that there is always room for self-development, and that often includes learning to set limits with people and things that threaten your well-being.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
Personal: Categories include health, family, social life and self-development.
—Andrey Fadeev, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Plus, fantasy is an important part of our self-development.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 7 Jan. 2025
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
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“Self-development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-development. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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