self-fulfillment

[ self-fool-fil-muhnt, self- ]

noun

1. the act or fact of fulfilling one's ambitions, desires, etc., through one's own efforts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-fulfillment¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

He set himself apart with a management style that mixed Japan’s work ethic with concepts of higher callings and self-fulfillment, often taken from Mr. Inamori’s own writings.

From Washington Post

These foibles and pitfalls can entice not just orthodox, IRS-blessed religions but also the self-made leaders of spiritual, self-help, self-fulfillment and human potential bodies that have grown here in Southern California as nowhere else.

From Los Angeles Times

“It shouldn’t be about self-preservation, self-fulfillment. It should be about, right is right, and what protects American citizens. Namely, kids. There’s no other spin.”

From Los Angeles Times

Everyone who volunteers for the day of service, Harrell said, will get two things: a sense of self-fulfillment that they did something about a problem rather than just complaining, and a T-shirt.

From Seattle Times

Accepting changes that you can live with, Ms. Chalfant said, “not only leads to more self-fulfillment but can also lead to a stronger relationship.”

From New York Times