Glossary of terms

Explore our comprehensive self-improvement glossary featuring over 100 essential terms.

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1% Better

The idea is to improve just a little each day.

10X Rule

A principle emphasizes that one should aim to take actions that are ten times greater than what they initially consider.

A

Accountability

Taking responsibility for your actions and decisions.

Affirmations

Positive statements are repeated to encourage a positive mindset and belief in oneself.

Authenticity

Being genuine to one’s personality and values.

Awareness

Consciousness of oneself and the environment.

B

Balance

Maintaining equilibrium among different aspects of life such as work, health, and relationships.

Belief System

The set of principles or tenets that guide an individual’s thoughts and actions.

Burnout

Physical or emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork.

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C

Clarity

Clearness in understanding or perception.

Compassion

Sympathy and concern for the sufferings of others.

Confidence

Trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment.

Creativity

The use of imagination to generate new ideas or concepts.

Courage

The ability to confront fear, pain, or adversity.

D

Determination

Firmness of purpose; the resolve to achieve a goal.

Discipline

Training oneself to obey rules or a code of behavior, often using self-control.

Dreams

Aspirations or goals that one desires to achieve.

E

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and those of others.

Empathy

The capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing.

Empowerment

Giving oneself authority or power to do something.

Enlightenment

Gaining insight or understanding that frees one from ignorance.

F

Focus

Concentrated attention or effort on a particular task or goal.

Forgiveness

Letting go of resentment or thoughts of revenge.

Fulfillment

A feeling of satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one’s abilities or character.

G

Goal Setting

The process of identifying objectives and devising a plan to achieve them.

Gratitude

The quality of being thankful and showing appreciation.

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work.

H

Habit Formation

The process by which behaviors become automatic through repetition.

Happiness

A state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Healing

The process of becoming sound or healthy again.

I

Inner Peace

A state of mental and spiritual calm.

Inspiration

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative.

Intentionality

Being deliberate and purposeful in one’s actions.

Introspection

The examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings.

J

Journaling

Writing down thoughts and experiences to reflect and gain insights.

Joy

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

K

Kindness

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Knowledge

Information, understanding, or skill gained through experience or education.

L

Leadership

The ability to guide or influence others.

Learning

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience or study.

Mindfulness

Being fully present and engaged in the current moment.

Motivation

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

M

Meditation

A practice where an individual uses techniques to train attention and awareness.

Mentorship

Guidance provided by a more experienced person.

N

Neuroplasticity

The brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.

Nutrition

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

O

Optimism

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or successful outcome.

Opportunity

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

P

Patience

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay or trouble without getting angry.

Perseverance

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay.

Personal Development

Activities that improve awareness and identity, developing talents and potential.

Positivity

The practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic.

Q

Quality of Life

The standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual.

Quest

A long or arduous search for something.

R

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

Responsibility

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something.

Reflection

Serious thought or consideration.

S

Self-Awareness

Conscious knowledge of one’s own character and feelings.

Self-Discipline

The ability to control one’s feelings and overcome weaknesses.

Self-Esteem

Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect.

Self-Improvement

The improvement of one’s knowledge, status, or character by one’s own efforts.

Stress Management

Techniques and therapies aimed at controlling a person’s stress levels.

Success

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

T

Time Management

The ability to use one’s time effectively or productively.

Trust

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

Transformation

A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.

U

Understanding

The ability to comprehend and be sympathetic toward others.

Uniqueness

The quality of being the only one of its kind.

V

Visualization

The formation of mental visual images to achieve a goal.

Values

A person’s principles or standards of behavior.

W

Well-being

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Willpower

Control exerted to do something or restrain impulses.

Y

Yoga

A group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices for improving health and relaxation.

Z

Zeal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

Zen

A state of calm attentiveness in which one’s actions are guided by intuition.