What's a word for “desire to improve myself”?
I'm looking for a single word that captures the idea of "desire to self-improve," but does not imply that I have (yet) actually taken any action.
I'm thinking of something along these lines:
When I noticed that my health was poor, I wanted to improve myself [new word here]. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
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asked Dec 18 '15 at 16:52
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I'm looking for a single word that captures the idea of "desire to self-improve," but does not imply that I have (yet) actually taken any action.
I'm thinking of something along these lines:
When I noticed that my health was poor, I wanted to improve myself [new word here]. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
single-word-requests
asked Dec 18 '15 at 16:52
acracr
26112
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.........ambition......
– TsSkTo
Dec 18 '15 at 18:00
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What's your motivation for asking this question?
– Mazura
Jul 29 '16 at 10:57
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I'm looking for a single word that captures the idea of "desire to self-improve," but does not imply that I have (yet) actually taken any action.
I'm thinking of something along these lines:
When I noticed that my health was poor, I wanted to improve myself [new word here]. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
single-word-requests
asked Dec 18 '15 at 16:52
acracr
26112
I'm looking for a single word that captures the idea of "desire to self-improve," but does not imply that I have (yet) actually taken any action.
I'm thinking of something along these lines:
When I noticed that my health was poor, I wanted to improve myself [new word here]. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
single-word-requests
single-word-requests
asked Dec 18 '15 at 16:52
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asked Dec 18 '15 at 16:52
acracr
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asked Dec 18 '15 at 16:52
acracr
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asked Dec 18 '15 at 16:52
acracr
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asked Dec 18 '15 at 16:52
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.........ambition......
– TsSkTo
Dec 18 '15 at 18:00
1
What's your motivation for asking this question?
– Mazura
Jul 29 '16 at 10:57
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.........ambition......
– TsSkTo
Dec 18 '15 at 18:00
1
What's your motivation for asking this question?
– Mazura
Jul 29 '16 at 10:57
4
4
.........ambition......
– TsSkTo
Dec 18 '15 at 18:00
.........ambition......
– TsSkTo
Dec 18 '15 at 18:00
1
1
What's your motivation for asking this question?
– Mazura
Jul 29 '16 at 10:57
What's your motivation for asking this question?
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You could say you have an aspiration for self-improvement.
A strong desire for high achievement.
answered Dec 18 '15 at 19:56
Jack GraveneyJack Graveney
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I think aspiration (or aspirations) is good as it implies that you haven't actually achieved the aims yet, which is one of the requirements.
– Max Williams
Jun 29 '16 at 9:32
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You could use better myself and get better.
I don't study, I want to better myself.
I'm sad but I want to get better.
Resources
Get Better
Better myself
... want to ...
– Lawrence
Jul 29 '16 at 15:49
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When I noticed that my health was poor, I wanted to shape up. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
When I noticed that my health was poor, I became motivated. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
My recognition of my poor health motivated me to sign up for a gym class.
answered Aug 17 '16 at 20:38
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
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Perhaps "self-actualization" would serve?
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You could say you have an aspiration for self-improvement.
A strong desire for high achievement.
answered Dec 18 '15 at 19:56
Jack GraveneyJack Graveney
1,9121924
I think aspiration (or aspirations) is good as it implies that you haven't actually achieved the aims yet, which is one of the requirements.
– Max Williams
Jun 29 '16 at 9:32
add a comment |
You could say you have an aspiration for self-improvement.
A strong desire for high achievement.
answered Dec 18 '15 at 19:56
Jack GraveneyJack Graveney
1,9121924
I think aspiration (or aspirations) is good as it implies that you haven't actually achieved the aims yet, which is one of the requirements.
– Max Williams
Jun 29 '16 at 9:32
add a comment |
You could say you have an aspiration for self-improvement.
A strong desire for high achievement.
answered Dec 18 '15 at 19:56
Jack GraveneyJack Graveney
1,9121924
You could say you have an aspiration for self-improvement.
A strong desire for high achievement.
answered Dec 18 '15 at 19:56
Jack GraveneyJack Graveney
1,9121924
answered Dec 18 '15 at 19:56
Jack GraveneyJack Graveney
1,9121924
answered Dec 18 '15 at 19:56
Jack GraveneyJack Graveney
1,9121924
answered Dec 18 '15 at 19:56
Jack GraveneyJack Graveney
1,9121924
1,9121924
I think aspiration (or aspirations) is good as it implies that you haven't actually achieved the aims yet, which is one of the requirements.
– Max Williams
Jun 29 '16 at 9:32
add a comment |
I think aspiration (or aspirations) is good as it implies that you haven't actually achieved the aims yet, which is one of the requirements.
– Max Williams
Jun 29 '16 at 9:32
I think aspiration (or aspirations) is good as it implies that you haven't actually achieved the aims yet, which is one of the requirements.
– Max Williams
Jun 29 '16 at 9:32
I think aspiration (or aspirations) is good as it implies that you haven't actually achieved the aims yet, which is one of the requirements.
– Max Williams
Jun 29 '16 at 9:32
add a comment |
You could use better myself and get better.
I don't study, I want to better myself.
I'm sad but I want to get better.
Resources
Get Better
Better myself
... want to ...
– Lawrence
Jul 29 '16 at 15:49
add a comment |
You could use better myself and get better.
I don't study, I want to better myself.
I'm sad but I want to get better.
Resources
Get Better
Better myself
... want to ...
– Lawrence
Jul 29 '16 at 15:49
add a comment |
You could use better myself and get better.
I don't study, I want to better myself.
I'm sad but I want to get better.
Resources
Get Better
Better myself
You could use better myself and get better.
I don't study, I want to better myself.
I'm sad but I want to get better.
Resources
Get Better
Better myself
edited Jul 29 '16 at 16:41
answered Jul 29 '16 at 10:04
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... want to ...
– Lawrence
Jul 29 '16 at 15:49
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... want to ...
– Lawrence
Jul 29 '16 at 15:49
... want to ...
– Lawrence
Jul 29 '16 at 15:49
... want to ...
– Lawrence
Jul 29 '16 at 15:49
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When I noticed that my health was poor, I wanted to shape up. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
When I noticed that my health was poor, I became motivated. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
My recognition of my poor health motivated me to sign up for a gym class.
answered Aug 17 '16 at 20:38
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
12.3k21541
add a comment |
When I noticed that my health was poor, I wanted to shape up. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
When I noticed that my health was poor, I became motivated. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
My recognition of my poor health motivated me to sign up for a gym class.
answered Aug 17 '16 at 20:38
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
12.3k21541
add a comment |
When I noticed that my health was poor, I wanted to shape up. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
When I noticed that my health was poor, I became motivated. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
My recognition of my poor health motivated me to sign up for a gym class.
answered Aug 17 '16 at 20:38
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
12.3k21541
When I noticed that my health was poor, I wanted to shape up. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
When I noticed that my health was poor, I became motivated. Only then did I sign up for a gym class.
My recognition of my poor health motivated me to sign up for a gym class.
answered Aug 17 '16 at 20:38
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
12.3k21541
answered Aug 17 '16 at 20:38
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
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answered Aug 17 '16 at 20:38
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
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Perhaps "self-actualization" would serve?
answered 5 hours ago
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Perhaps "self-actualization" would serve?
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Perhaps "self-actualization" would serve?
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Perhaps "self-actualization" would serve?
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.........ambition......
– TsSkTo
Dec 18 '15 at 18:00
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What's your motivation for asking this question?
– Mazura
Jul 29 '16 at 10:57