Personal Development

noun the amount of money in a bank account

verb to make the credits and debits of (an account) equal

• Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for overall well-being.
• I try to juggle work and personal life to find a good balance.
• I'm all about that work-play balance, you know?
• Finding the right balance between saving and spending is like walking a tightrope.

noun a successful or promising future or career

verb to travel or progress successfully

• With his impressive resume, he is sure to go places in his career.
• She's so talented, she's definitely going places.
• Dude, you're gonna go places with that new business idea!
• Learning a new language can really help you go places in life.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea that the adjective is describing

adjective describes a quality or characteristic of a noun

• It is always important to maintain good relationships with your colleagues.
• I heard the new restaurant downtown has really good food.
• That movie was so good, I couldn't stop laughing the whole time.
• A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.

noun something that concerns, involves, draws the attention of, or arouses the curiosity of a person

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• It is important to align your interests with your career goals for long-term satisfaction.
• I like to pursue my interests in photography in my free time.
• I'm really into my interests in gaming and coding.
• Exploring different interests is like discovering new parts of yourself.

noun the quality or state of being lax; looseness, slackness, or lack of strictness

• The company's laxness in enforcing safety regulations led to a serious accident.
• I can't believe the laxness of the security guards here.
• The teacher's laxness on homework deadlines is awesome.
• His laxness in taking care of his health eventually caught up with him.

noun the quality of being persistent and determined

adjective pertinacious (showing persistent determination)

• Her success in the project was largely due to her pertinacity in overcoming obstacles.
• He showed incredible pertinacity in finishing the marathon despite the rainy weather.
• I admire your pertinacity in chasing after your dreams, never giving up no matter what.
• The tree's roots displayed an impressive pertinacity in breaking through the concrete sidewalk.

adjective having or showing a strong desire for personal advancement or selfish gain

• The politician was accused of being self-seeking and only looking out for his own interests.
• She's always so self-seeking, never thinking about anyone else.
• Don't be so self-seeking, think about others for once.
• His self-seeking behavior left a trail of broken relationships in his wake.

noun Spare time - time that is not otherwise occupied; free time.

adjective Spare - additional to what is required for ordinary use.

• In my spare time, I enjoy reading classic literature and studying foreign languages.
• I like to chill and watch movies in my spare time.
• I usually just kick back and play video games in my spare time.
• My mind wanders to distant lands in my spare time, exploring endless possibilities.

verb to avoid or stay away from something

adverb modifies the verb 'steer', indicating the manner in which the action is performed

• It is advisable to steer clear of making any hasty decisions without proper research.
• I would suggest you steer clear of that sketchy neighborhood late at night.
• Dude, just steer clear of that guy, he's bad news.
• In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it's important to steer clear of negative influences.

noun a means of progress or advancement

• Education is often seen as a stepping stone to a successful career.
• Getting a part-time job can be a good stepping stone to gaining work experience.
• Internships are a great stepping stone to landing a full-time job.
• Learning to ride a bike was a stepping stone in gaining independence as a child.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• I encourage you to take a crack at solving this complex mathematical problem.
• Hey, why don't you take a crack at fixing the leaky faucet in the kitchen?
• I think you should take a crack at learning how to skateboard.
• Sometimes you just have to take a crack at new challenges to see what you're capable of.

adjective describing someone who is not easily affected by criticism or insults

• In order to work in the public sector, one must be thick skinned to handle criticism.
• You need to be thick skinned if you want to survive in this industry.
• If you can't handle the heat, you better toughen up and get thick skinned.
• Having a thick skinned attitude will help you navigate through life's challenges with ease.

noun a task or job done regularly, typically as part of one's job or household duties

• House chores are an essential part of maintaining a clean and organized living space.
• I hate doing house chores, but it has to be done.
• I'll tackle the house chores later, gotta binge-watch my favorite show first.
• Taking care of your mental health is just as important as keeping up with your house chores.

noun a collection of skills that are useful for a particular job or task

• Having a diverse skill set is essential for success in today's competitive job market.
• I'm working on expanding my skill set by taking online courses in coding.
• She's got mad skills in her skill set, yo.
• Building a strong skill set is like adding tools to your toolbox for any challenge that comes your way.

noun a natural or acquired skill or talent

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• His abilities in problem-solving have greatly contributed to the success of the project.
• She's got some serious abilities when it comes to playing the piano.
• Dude, your abilities on the basketball court are off the charts!
• Her abilities to see through people's intentions are like a superpower.

noun the ability to adjust or change in response to different circumstances or situations

• The key to success in today's fast-changing business environment is adaptability.
• Being able to adapt to new situations quickly is a valuable skill to have.
• You gotta be able to roll with the punches and adapt to whatever comes your way.
• Like a chameleon, she had a natural adaptability that allowed her to fit in anywhere.