Self-Help Vocabulary

noun the process of coming to be something or of passing into a state

verb to begin to be

• Through hard work and dedication, she has become a successful businesswoman.
• I never thought I would become such good friends with my coworker.
• He's trying to become the next big thing in the music industry.
• The caterpillar will soon become a beautiful butterfly.

verb to come to a resolution or make a choice after consideration

• After much deliberation, the committee will decide on the best course of action.
• I can't decide between the blue or green dress for the party.
• Let's flip a coin to decide who goes first.
• Sometimes you have to let go of the past in order to decide your future.

verb to come to a resolution or make a choice after consideration

• After much deliberation, the committee decided to move forward with the proposed plan.
• We finally decided on a movie to watch tonight.
• I decided to bail on the party and just stay home instead.
• She decided to take the plunge and start her own business.

verb to experience or endure something, to examine or search through something

• We need to go through all the documents before making a decision.
• Let's go through this pile of papers and see what we find.
• I can't believe I have to go through all this paperwork.
• Sometimes we have to go through difficult times to come out stronger on the other side.

noun A spiritual teacher or guide in Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism

• The guru of the company provided valuable insights during the strategic planning meeting.
• I always go to my tech guru friend for advice on the latest gadgets.
• My yoga guru is the best at helping me find my inner peace.
• She was considered the guru of fashion in our group, always setting trends.

noun a fault or defect in something

adjective imperfect

• The artist believed that imperfection added depth and character to his paintings.
• I don't mind imperfections in my clothes, it gives them a unique touch.
• I think a little imperfection can actually make things more interesting, you know?
• She saw imperfection as a reminder of the beauty in flaws and the human experience.

verb to provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something

• It is important for managers to motivate their employees to increase productivity.
• I need someone to motivate me to go to the gym today.
• My coach really knows how to motivate us to give it our all during practice.
• The success of the project will motivate us to continue pushing forward.

noun the act of not accepting or refusing something

adjective not accepting or refusing

• The nonacceptance of the proposal led to further negotiations.
• She couldn't handle the nonacceptance of her ideas by the group.
• I'm not down with the nonacceptance of my plans.
• The nonacceptance of change is like trying to stop a river from flowing.

verb to delay or postpone action; put off doing something

• She missed the deadline because she was procrastinating on completing the project.
• I keep procrastinating on studying for my exams.
• Stop procrastinating and just get it done already!
• Procrastinating is like borrowing time from your future self.

noun the part of the mind that operates below the level of conscious awareness

adjective existing or operating in the mind beneath or beyond conscious awareness

• The subconscious mind is responsible for storing memories and controlling automatic bodily functions.
• Sometimes our subconscious thoughts can influence our behavior without us even realizing it.
• I swear my subconscious is always looking out for me, like when I randomly remember where I left my keys.
• His fear of failure was deeply rooted in his subconscious, holding him back from taking risks.

verb to assume or undertake a task or responsibility

preposition indicating a challenge or opponent being faced or encountered

• The company decided to take on a new project to expand their market reach.
• I'm not sure if I should take on this extra work, it seems like a lot.
• I don't think I can take on another assignment right now, I'm swamped.
• She was ready to take on the challenges of starting her own business.

noun a session of physical exercise or training

verb to engage in physical exercise or training; to solve or resolve a problem

• I need to work out the logistics of the project before we can proceed.
• Let's work out a time to meet up for coffee this week.
• I'm trying to work out a deal with the seller to get a better price.
• I'm still trying to work out my feelings about the situation.

noun a compound noun formed by combining the words 'binge' and 'learning', referring to the act of intensely and rapidly acquiring knowledge or skills over a short period of time

• Binge learning is the practice of intensely studying a subject for a short period of time.
• I'm going to do some binge learning before my exam next week.
• I'm going to cram some binge learning before the test.
• Binge learning is like drinking from a firehose of knowledge.

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

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

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

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

interjection a word or phrase that is grammatically independent and usually expresses emotion

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

• Procrastination is the thief of time, as it hinders productivity and delays progress.
• You know what they say, procrastination is the thief of time, so let's get started on this project now.
• Stop putting things off, man. Procrastination is the thief of time, and we need to get moving.
• Just remember, when you keep delaying things, it's like letting a thief steal your precious time. Procrastination is the thief of time.

noun a blend of the words 'gym' and 'inspiration', referring to motivation or inspiration gained from a gym or fitness setting

• Many people find gymspiration from fitness magazines and online resources.
• I always look at Instagram for some gymspiration before hitting the gym.
• My friend is my ultimate gymspiration - she always pushes me to do better.
• The sunrise over the mountains was a beautiful gymspiration for the morning joggers.