self-development
self-de vel op ment |ˈˌsɛlf dəˈvɛləpmənt | ▶noun the process by which a person's character or abilities are gradually developed: graduates have stressed the value of their courses for self-development.
self-develop ¦ment ▶noun [ mass noun ] the process by which a person's character or abilities are gradually developed: graduates have stressed the value of their courses for self-development.