Self-Improvement Terminology

verb to achieve or complete something successfully

• The team was able to accomplish their goal of increasing sales by 20%.
• I finally accomplished finishing that difficult assignment.
• She totally accomplished acing that test!
• With hard work and determination, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

adjective comparative form of good, indicating a higher quality or more desirable characteristic

• It is important to strive for continuous improvement in order to better our processes.
• I think we should switch to a different supplier, their products are better.
• I heard the new restaurant in town is lit, the food is so much better than anywhere else.
• Sometimes you have to go through tough times to come out the other side better and stronger.

verb to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

adjective feeling intimidated or apprehensive

• She was daunted by the task of presenting in front of a large audience.
• I was feeling pretty daunted by the amount of work I had to do for the project.
• I was totally daunted by the thought of running a marathon, but I did it anyway.
• The mountain peak looked so high and steep, it was almost daunted me from attempting to climb it.

verb to praise highly; laud; eulogize

• Many scholars extol the virtues of classical literature.
• My friends always extol the delicious food at that restaurant.
• I heard the new rapper's lyrics really extol the street life.
• The artist's paintings seem to extol the beauty of nature in a unique way.

verb to abandon or leave someone or something entirely

• He made a vow to never forsake his duties as a public servant.
• I will never forsake my best friend no matter what.
• Don't be a fool and forsake your education for a quick buck.
• She felt like she had to forsake her dreams in order to support her family.

noun energy or enthusiasm

adjective describing someone or something as having energy or enthusiasm

• She displayed an impressive amount of get-up-and-go in her approach to the project.
• I wish I had half of his get-up-and-go when it comes to exercising.
• That guy has so much get-up-and-go, he's like a human energizer bunny.
• The team's get-up-and-go was infectious, motivating everyone to work harder.

verb to overcome or outlive a negative reputation or embarrassment

• She found it difficult to live down the scandal that had tarnished her reputation.
• I don't think he'll ever be able to live down that embarrassing moment at the party.
• She's never going to live down that epic fail.
• The shadow of his past mistakes loomed large, making it hard for him to live down his reputation.

verb The action of directing one's gaze upward or in a higher position.

preposition Used to indicate improvement or a positive change in a situation.

• I have been looking up information on the company's financial performance.
• I've been looking up new recipes to try for dinner.
• I'm always looking up cool stuff on the internet.
• Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic and kept looking up for inspiration.

noun the act or process of getting rid of something or someone

• We are glad to be finally rid of that troublesome employee. Good riddance.
• I'm so happy that my noisy neighbors moved out. Good riddance!
• I can't believe I wasted so much time on that toxic relationship. Good riddance, I say.
• Letting go of past regrets is like saying good riddance to negative energy in your life.

noun lack of ambition or initiative; laziness

• The company's productivity was hindered by the shiftlessness of some employees.
• His shiftlessness at work is really starting to annoy me.
• I can't stand his shiftlessness, he never does anything productive.
• The garden was overrun with weeds, a visual representation of the shiftlessness that had taken hold of the household.

noun the act of relieving someone of a burden or something troubling

verb to relieve (someone) of a burden or something troubling

• It is important to unburden yourself of any unnecessary stress in order to maintain optimal mental health.
• Hey, if you need to talk about it, I'm here to help you unburden yourself.
• Sometimes you just gotta spill the tea to unburden yourself, ya know?
• By forgiving others, you can unburden your heart and find peace within yourself.

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

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

article a word that is used to specify a noun (the, a, an)

• As a business owner, you must be careful not to have one foot in multiple industries at once.
• I feel like I have one foot in the door when it comes to starting my own business.
• I've got one foot in the game, just waiting for my big break.
• She's so focused on her career that she always seems to have one foot in the office, even when she's at home.

noun a person who constantly asks for advice or help but always does the opposite of what they are told

• The individual consistently asks for advice but never takes it, making them an askhole.
• My friend is such an askhole, always asking for help but never following through.
• Don't be an askhole and waste everyone's time with your constant questions.
• The seminar was filled with askholes who kept interrupting the speaker with irrelevant queries.

noun a word that represents a 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

article a word used to indicate that a noun is being referred to

• It is important to take the time to do thorough research before making any decisions.
• Hey, why don't you take the time to read the instructions before starting?
• Dude, just take the time to chill and relax for a bit.
• In life, it's essential to take the time to smell the roses and appreciate the little things.

verb to convert or turn something into a negative or pessimistic state or attitude

• It is important to address and eliminate any negativitise within the workplace to promote a healthy and productive environment.
• Let's try to avoid spreading negativitise around here and focus on the positive instead.
• Stop bringing your negativitise into this conversation, it's bringing everyone down.
• Her constant complaints and criticisms negativitise the atmosphere wherever she goes.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) 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 naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a particular item or object

• It is important to have your eyes on the prize and stay focused on your long-term goals.
• Don't lose sight of what you want to achieve, keep your eyes on the prize.
• Stay laser-focused on your goal, keep your eyes on the prize.
• In the race of life, always have your eyes on the prize and never lose sight of your dreams.

adjective able to be achieved or completed

• With proper planning and dedication, the project is definitely accomplishable within the given timeframe.
• I think if we work together, this goal is totally accomplishable.
• Don't worry, this task is totally accomplishable if we put our minds to it.
• Reaching your dreams may seem impossible at times, but remember that anything is accomplishable with hard work and perseverance.