Self-Improvement Terms

verb to successfully overcome or defeat an enemy or obstacle

• The army set out to conquer the neighboring kingdom.
• I'm determined to conquer this video game level tonight.
• She's on a mission to conquer her fear of public speaking.
• With determination and hard work, you can conquer any challenge that comes your way.

adjective providing pleasure or satisfaction; pleasing

• Receiving recognition for my hard work was truly gratifying.
• It's really gratifying to see all our efforts pay off.
• Winning the competition was so gratifying, dude!
• Watching the sunset over the ocean is a gratifying experience for the soul.

adjective describing someone who has difficulty making decisions or choices

• The indecisive nature of the committee led to delays in reaching a decision.
• She's so indecisive, it takes her forever to choose what to eat.
• Stop being so wishy-washy and make a decision already, you're being indecisive.
• His indecisive behavior was like a ship without a rudder, constantly changing direction.

noun a specific topic or idea that is being emphasized or highlighted

verb to ensure that something is done or emphasized

• In order to stay organized, I always make a point of creating a to-do list every morning.
• I always make a point of checking my phone first thing in the morning.
• I make a point of hitting the gym at least three times a week.
• She always makes a point of standing up for what she believes in, no matter the consequences.

verb to be as good or as successful as someone or something else

• The new employee must measure up to the company's standards in order to be considered for a promotion.
• I don't think my cooking skills measure up to my mom's, but I'm trying to improve.
• I don't know if I can measure up to her coolness, she's just too awesome.
• He always felt like he could never measure up to his father's expectations.

adjective capable of being repaired or fixed

• The tear in the fabric is mendable with the right tools and skills.
• Don't worry, that broken vase is totally mendable.
• I know we had a fight, but our friendship is mendable.
• Sometimes relationships go through rough patches, but they are usually mendable with communication and effort.

verb to get back or recover something that was lost or taken away

• The patient worked hard to regain full mobility after the surgery.
• I need to regain my focus and finish this project.
• I'm hitting the gym to regain my gains.
• After a period of rest, she was able to regain her strength and continue with renewed energy.

adjective an adjective that describes something that has not been achieved or satisfied

• The employee felt unfulfilled in their current role and decided to seek opportunities elsewhere.
• She always feels unfulfilled after watching romantic movies.
• I'm so unfulfilled with my job, I need to bounce.
• His unfulfilled dreams haunted him as he grew older.

noun an extreme fear of failure

• Kakorrhaphiophobia is a term used to describe the fear of failure.
• I heard that Sarah has kakorrhaphiophobia and is always worried about not succeeding.
• Some people just can't handle the pressure and end up developing kakorrhaphiophobia.
• For some, kakorrhaphiophobia can feel like a dark cloud looming over their every move.

noun a word that represents 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

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree

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

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence

article a word that specifies and limits a noun

• It is important to work to good purpose in order to achieve success in any endeavor.
• If you want to get anywhere in life, you've got to work to good purpose.
• You gotta hustle and work to good purpose if you wanna make it big.
• Just like a well-oiled machine, everything falls into place when you work to good purpose.

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.

noun a mental disorder characterized by indecisiveness and an inability to take action

• Aboulomania is a psychiatric condition characterized by indecisiveness and an inability to make even simple decisions.
• My friend's aboulomania often leads to frustration among our group when trying to make plans.
• I can't stand his aboulomania, it's like he can never make up his mind about anything!
• Her aboulomania was like being stuck in a maze with no clear path forward.