Personal Growth Vocabulary

noun a thing that has been achieved successfully, typically through effort, skill, or courage

• His greatest accomplishment was earning a PhD in astrophysics.
• Finishing the marathon was a huge accomplishment for her.
• Getting that promotion was a major accomplishment for him.
• Overcoming his fear of public speaking was a significant accomplishment in his life.

verb to successfully reach or accomplish a goal or result

• Through hard work and dedication, she was able to achieve her goal of becoming a doctor.
• I finally achieved my dream of traveling to Europe last summer.
• He totally achieved boss status after acing that presentation.
• With each step forward, he felt like he was getting closer to achieving inner peace.

noun a phrase that refers to something going in a different direction or contrary to the usual or expected way

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

• The artist's unique style goes against the grain of traditional techniques.
• She always does things against the grain, never following the crowd.
• He's a rebel, always going against the grain and doing his own thing.
• Despite the criticism, she continued to swim against the grain and pursue her dreams.

verb the present participle of the verb 'become', indicating an ongoing action or state of change

• She is becoming more proficient in her role as a project manager.
• He's becoming quite the expert at playing the guitar.
• She's becoming a total boss at her new job.
• The once barren land is becoming a lush oasis thanks to the recent rainfall.

verb to defeat or outdo someone in a competition or conflict

• The young chess prodigy bested the reigning champion in a stunning upset.
• I can't believe she bested me in the video game tournament.
• He totally bested his opponent in the rap battle last night.
• Despite facing many challenges, she bested all odds and achieved her dreams.

verb Blooming is also a verb that refers to the process of flowering or blossoming.

adjective Blooming is an adjective that describes something that is in the process of flowering or blossoming.

adverb Blooming can also be used as an adverb to intensify an adjective or adverb, such as in the phrase 'blooming beautiful'.

• The blooming flowers in the garden added a touch of elegance to the landscape.
• Wow, look at those blooming flowers! They're so pretty.
• I can't believe how blooming big that tree has grown.
• Despite facing many challenges, her career is still blooming and flourishing.

noun the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future

• Many people believe that their destiny is predetermined and cannot be changed.
• I feel like my destiny is leading me towards a career in art.
• Dude, it's like our destinies are totally intertwined, man.
• The stars aligned perfectly, as if destiny itself had orchestrated our meeting.

verb to give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation

• The professor was able to enlighten the students on the complex topic.
• Can you enlighten me on how to use this new software?
• I had no idea what was going on until my friend enlightened me.
• Traveling to new places can enlighten your perspective on the world.

adjective providing insight or knowledge; instructive

• The lecture on quantum physics was truly enlightening.
• I had no idea about that before, it was so enlightening!
• That documentary was lit, so enlightening!
• Reading that book was like a journey to an enlightening realm.

verb the action of releasing or liberating someone or something

• The new legislation aims at freeing up more resources for public education.
• I love the feeling of freeing myself from all responsibilities on the weekends.
• Dude, that concert was so freeing, I felt like I was on top of the world.
• Letting go of the past can be like freeing yourself from chains holding you back.

noun fulfillment

verb to bring to completion or reality; achieve or realize

• It is important to fulfill all the requirements outlined in the contract.
• I promised to fulfill my friend's request to water her plants while she's away.
• I totally fulfilled my craving for pizza last night.
• Traveling to new places fulfills my sense of adventure.

verb to surpass or outdo someone or something

adverb to a greater extent or degree

• In order to impress the shareholders, the company decided to go one better and exceed their revenue projections for the quarter.
• I know you did well on your last test, but I bet you can go one better next time!
• I saw your dance moves at the party last night, but I challenge you to go one better at the next one!
• After winning the championship last year, the team is determined to go one better and secure a back-to-back victory.

verb to increase in size or develop

adjective having reached full size or maturity

• Over the years, the company has grown into a multinational corporation.
• I can't believe how much our garden has grown since we planted those seeds.
• She's really grown into her own style since starting college.
• His passion for music has grown into a full-fledged career.

noun a post or marker at the side of the road or in a public place, giving information or showing directions

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• The guidepost at the entrance of the national park provided valuable information for visitors.
• Hey, look for that guidepost over there to find the trailhead.
• I always use that guidepost as a reference point when I'm lost in the woods.
• His principles served as a guidepost for making important decisions in life.

noun a person's thoughts or intentions

verb to consider or intend to do something

• When making a decision, it is important to have in mind all the relevant information.
• Just have in mind that the party starts at 8 PM.
• I have in mind to grab some pizza for dinner tonight.
• As an artist, I always have in mind the final masterpiece before starting a new project.

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

• Hopefully, the new regulations will improve the efficiency of our operations.
• I'll hopefully be able to finish my homework before dinner.
• I'm crossing my fingers that the party is still happening, hopefully!
• As the storm clouds gathered, she held onto the hope that, hopefully, the sun would shine again soon.

noun a person who is not confident or assured; one who is uncertain and anxious

adjective feeling not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

• The new security measures were put in place to address the company's insecure network.
• She always feels insecure about her appearance when she compares herself to others.
• He's so insecure, always seeking validation from others.
• The shaky foundation of their relationship left her feeling emotionally insecure.

noun the act of introspecting or the tendency to do so

verb to examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental processes

• It is important to take time to introspect and reflect on one's actions and decisions.
• Sometimes it's good to introspect and think about why things happen the way they do.
• Dude, you really need to introspect and figure out what's going on in your life.
• Just like a mirror reflects our physical appearance, introspection allows us to introspect our inner selves.

adjective relating to or characterized by introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings

• She spent the evening in an introspective mood, contemplating the meaning of life.
• He's always been a bit introspective, preferring to think things through before making a decision.
• I don't know why she's so introspective all the time, she needs to lighten up and have some fun.
• His introspective nature was like a deep well, with thoughts swirling beneath the surface.

verb to put money, effort, or resources into something to make a profit or achieve a result

• The company invested heavily in research and development to improve their products.
• I've invested a lot of time and money into this project, so I really hope it pays off.
• I'm so invested in this TV show, I can't wait to see what happens next!
• She's emotionally invested in her work, so any criticism hits her hard.

noun a person who is traveling from one place to another, especially on a long trip

• The journeyer embarked on a quest to explore uncharted territories.
• The journeyer set off on an adventure to discover new places.
• The journeyer hit the road to see what's out there.
• As a journeyer of life, he embraced the ups and downs of the path ahead.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb to fail to achieve a desired goal or result

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The company's latest marketing campaign seemed to miss the mark with their target audience.
• I think your joke just missed the mark with that crowd.
• Her attempt at being funny totally missed the mark.
• His interpretation of the poem completely missed the mark.

pronoun a reflexive form of the pronoun 'one', used to refer back to the subject of a sentence or clause

• It is important to take care of oneself in order to maintain good health.
• You should always make time for oneself to relax and unwind.
• Don't forget to treat oneself once in a while, you deserve it!
• Sometimes one must look within oneself to find the answers they seek.

noun a feeling of hesitation or reluctance

verb to delay or postpone something

adjective feeling of being hesitant or reluctant

• I had to put off our meeting until next week due to a scheduling conflict.
• I decided to put off doing my homework until later.
• I keep putting off cleaning my room because I'm too lazy.
• Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

noun the act of achieving something previously desired or planned

• The realization of the importance of education came to me after graduating from university.
• I had a realization that I need to start saving money for my future.
• The realization hit me like a ton of bricks when I saw my bank account balance.
• The realization dawned on me like a ray of sunshine, bringing clarity to my thoughts.

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

• After conducting a thorough analysis, the researchers realized the potential impact of their findings.
• I just realized I forgot to buy milk at the store.
• She finally realized she was being ghosted by her crush.
• As the sun set, he realized the fleeting nature of time.

verb to think deeply or carefully about something

preposition used to indicate the action of thinking about something deeply or carefully

• It is important to take time to reflect upon your actions and decisions.
• Hey, let's sit down and reflect upon what happened yesterday.
• Dude, we need to chill and reflect upon our lives, man.
• The still water of the lake reflects upon the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

verb to formally declare one's abandonment or rejection of something, such as a belief, claim, or relationship

verb to formally declare one's abandonment or rejection of something

• The politician renounced his previous statements and issued a public apology.
• She renounced her membership to the club after a disagreement with the other members.
• I totally renounced that toxic relationship and I feel so much better now.
• The artist renounced traditional techniques and embraced a more experimental approach in her latest work.

noun a high or exaggerated opinion of one's own importance or merit

• His constant display of self-importance was off-putting to his colleagues.
• She always acts with such self-importance, like she's better than everyone else.
• Stop with the self-importance, no one is impressed by it.
• The towering skyscraper seemed to exude a sense of self-importance among the surrounding buildings.

adjective describing someone who is able to depend on their own abilities and resources without relying on others

• The self-reliant individual was able to solve the problem without any external help.
• She's always been pretty self-reliant, never asking for help when she needs it.
• He's a total do-it-yourself kind of guy, super self-reliant.
• Being self-reliant is like being your own superhero, always ready to save the day.

verb To make someone or something smarter or more intelligent

adverb In a manner that makes someone or something smarter or more intelligent

• It is important to smarten up your appearance for the job interview.
• Hey, you need to smarten up if you want to impress your date.
• Dude, you seriously need to smarten up and stop making those silly mistakes.
• The company needs to smarten up its marketing strategy to stay competitive in the market.

noun a situation or process that is easy and free from problems

adjective having a surface or texture that is perfectly even and regular

• The project proceeded with smooth sailing, as all deadlines were met without any issues.
• Once we got past the initial hurdles, it was smooth sailing from there on out.
• We thought the road trip would be a disaster, but it turned out to be smooth sailing.
• Their relationship had its ups and downs, but eventually they reached a point of smooth sailing.

noun a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place

verb to increase or improve something in amount, quality, or degree

• It is time for the company to step up its efforts in research and development.
• Hey, can you step up and help me with this project?
• Dude, you really need to step up your game if you want to win.
• When faced with a challenge, it's important to step up and show what you're made of.

noun A trip or fall while walking or running

verb To trip or lose one's balance while walking or running

• The hiker stumbled over a large rock on the trail.
• I always seem to stumble on my words when I'm nervous.
• I can't believe I stumbled upon this cool new restaurant downtown.
• After facing many obstacles, she finally stumbled upon success.

verb action word, in this case indicating the act of achieving success or following in order

adjective describing a noun or pronoun, in this case indicating something that comes after or follows

• The succeeding chapter of the book delves deeper into the protagonist's motivations.
• After failing multiple times, he finally got it right in the succeeding attempt.
• He aced the test in the succeeding round.
• With each setback, she grew stronger, her spirit succeeding against all odds.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

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

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

• After the scandal, he decided to turn over a new leaf and focus on rebuilding his reputation.
• I'm tired of being lazy, I think it's time to turn over a new leaf and start exercising regularly.
• I used to be a troublemaker, but I've decided to turn over a new leaf and stay out of trouble.
• She had been struggling with her self-esteem, but after therapy, she was able to turn over a new leaf and start loving herself more.

verb to release or free from chains or restraints

• The activists demanded to unchain the prisoners as part of their protest.
• Can you help me unchain this bike from the railing?
• I had to unchain myself from that toxic relationship.
• The artist felt unchained when he finally found his creative inspiration.

adjective describing a person or thing that has not received coaching or instruction

• The uncoached team struggled to execute the complex plays.
• The uncoached players didn't know what to do on the field.
• The uncoached group was totally lost out there.
• Like uncoached actors on stage, they stumbled through the performance.

verb to release from restraints or constraints

• The government is working to unshackle the economy from burdensome regulations.
• I need to unshackle myself from this toxic relationship.
• Let's unshackle ourselves and go have some fun!
• Learning to forgive is a way to unshackle yourself from the past.

noun a person or thing that is unstoppable

adjective describes something that cannot be stopped or hindered

• The progress of technology is often described as unstoppable.
• Once she starts running, she's like an unstoppable force.
• That team is on fire, they're absolutely unstoppable!
• His determination was like a freight train, completely unstoppable.

adjective Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

adverb In a way that shows good judgment or intelligence

• It is important to invest wisely in order to secure your financial future.
• Make sure you spend your money wisely and don't waste it on unnecessary things.
• Dude, you gotta choose your battles wisely in order to come out on top.
• She wisely chose her words before speaking, knowing the impact they could have on the situation.

adjective describing the distance or proximity of something

preposition indicating the location or position of something in relation to something else

• The solution to the problem was within reach once we analyzed the data.
• Don't worry, the snacks are within reach on the top shelf.
• I can't believe the concert tickets are finally within reach!
• Success may seem out of reach, but with hard work, it can be within reach.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

• It is important to observe how someone rolls in a professional setting to understand their work ethic.
• I'm curious to see how someone rolls when it comes to meeting deadlines.
• I wonder how someone rolls when it comes to handling pressure.
• You can tell a lot about a person by observing how someone rolls in difficult situations.

noun a person who is qualified to practice medicine

verb to cure or treat a patient

pronoun referring to the physician

• The phrase 'Physician, heal thyself' is often used in a metaphorical sense to suggest that one should attend to their own faults before criticizing others.
• Hey, remember the saying 'Physician, heal thyself'? It's like telling someone to fix their own problems before trying to fix others'.
• Yo, dude, have you ever heard of 'Physician, heal thyself'? It's like saying sort your own stuff out before meddling in others'.
• When it comes to giving advice, sometimes we all need to remember the old adage 'Physician, heal thyself'.

noun a rut

verb get

preposition out of

• In order to get out of a rut, one must actively seek out new opportunities and challenges.
• If you're feeling stuck, try mixing things up a bit to get out of a rut.
• Dude, you need to shake things up if you want to get out of this rut.
• She felt like she was stuck in a rut, but eventually found the courage to break free and start anew.

noun a one-tenth part of something, especially income, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or charity

• Tithing is the act of giving a portion of one's income to support the church.
• My grandma always talks about tithing and how important it is to give back.
• Some people think tithing is just a way for the church to make money.
• In a figurative sense, tithing can also refer to giving back to the community in a broader sense.

noun the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

• Self-actualization is considered the highest level of psychological development according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
• Many people find self-actualization through pursuing their passions and personal growth.
• Dude, I feel like I'm totally crushing this whole self-actualization thing lately.
• Just like a flower reaching its full bloom, self-actualization is the process of reaching one's fullest potential.

noun a 180/one-eighty

verb do

article a

• After receiving feedback from stakeholders, the company decided to do a 180 on their marketing strategy.
• I used to hate sushi, but after trying it again recently, I did a complete 180 and now I love it.
• I thought I would never enjoy hiking, but after that amazing experience last weekend, I totally did a one-eighty on it.
• His attitude towards school did a complete 180 once he found a subject he was truly passionate about.

noun a person who begins to learn or study late in life

• The opsomath was eager to learn new skills despite being older than most students.
• The opsimath decided to go back to school to pick up a new hobby.
• That opsomath is really showing us that you're never too old to learn something new.
• Being an opsomath in life means you are constantly seeking knowledge and growth.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

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

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• In the business world, it is important to remember that you must always be out for yourself.
• When it comes to job promotions, you better be out for yourself because no one else will do it for you.
• You gotta be out for yourself if you want to succeed in this cutthroat industry.
• Sometimes in life, you have to be out for yourself in order to protect your own interests.

adjective capable of being made perfect or improved

• The concept of the human being as perfectible has been a central theme in philosophical discourse for centuries.
• With enough practice and dedication, anything is perfectible.
• Don't worry about making mistakes, we're all perfectible.
• She saw her art as a perfectible craft, always striving for improvement and growth.

noun the practice of tracking data about one's own behaviors and activities, typically using technology

• The quantified self movement focuses on using technology to track and analyze personal data for self-improvement.
• I'm really into this whole quantified self thing where I track my steps and sleep patterns on my phone.
• I'm all about that QS life, always checking my fitness tracker and health apps.
• Embracing the quantified self philosophy, she viewed her life as a series of data points to be analyzed and optimized.

noun a person who has changed or reformed themselves

adjective describing someone who has undergone a transformation or improvement

• The meformer is a person who has undergone a significant personal transformation.
• I used to be a meformer until I started focusing on self-improvement.
• She's totally a meformer now after going through that breakup.
• Becoming a meformer is like shedding your old skin and embracing a new identity.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence

• Accomplishing the project ahead of schedule was a great achievement for the team.
• We're so close to accomplishing our goal, let's keep pushing!
• Dude, we totally crushed it in accomplishing that task!
• She felt like she was climbing a mountain when accomplishing her dreams.

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

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

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

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

• It is important to accustom oneself to the new regulations in order to comply with the law.
• I need to accustom myself to waking up early for my new job.
• It took a while for me to accustom myself to the slang used by my teenage niece.
• She had to accustom herself to the idea of living in a new country before she moved.

noun better

preposition for

article a

• The new management team has brought about a change for the better in our company's efficiency.
• Switching to a healthier diet has really made a change for the better in my energy levels.
• Getting a new phone was definitely a change for the better - my old one was so slow!
• Learning to let go of the past was like opening a door to a change for the better in my mental health.

noun the quality of being admirable or worthy of admiration

• The admirability of her work ethic is truly impressive.
• I can't help but admire his admirability when it comes to solving problems.
• Her admirability is off the charts, she's just so cool.
• The admirability of his courage was like a shining beacon in the darkness.