What is another word for inward-developing?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪnwəddɪvˈɛləpɪŋ] (IPA) 
The phrase "inward-developing" can be replaced with various synonyms such as introspective, internalizing, self-reflecting, self-analyzing and self-improving. These synonyms describe the process of developing oneself by focusing on the internal factors such as feelings, thoughts, behaviors and attitudes. One who is introspective, for instance, focuses on his or her inward thoughts and feelings and uses this self-awareness to improve oneself. Internalizing emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the inner self in order to ensure growth and progress. Other synonyms like self-reflecting, self-analyzing and self-improving all focus on the active process of self-evaluation and how this process helps someone improve themselves.
