Maslows Hierarchy
of Needs
A
New Perspective on the Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid!
Abraham Maslow, a
known psychologist, created Maslows Hierarchy of Needs after taking
notice that "basic needs" need to be fulfilled before becoming a
self-actualized or self-fulfilled person.
This
pyramid is from en.wikipedia.org.
Physiological
Needs:
As you can see from
this pyramid, basic needs (physiological needs) are the "needs" for
survival. According to Maslow, if one does not meet these needs first,
the other needs will not be fulfilled.
For example, if you
were unable to breathe the chances of fulfilling the second need would
be grim. You would die before meeting the second need. Other
physiological needs include: drinking, eating, sleeping, getting rid of
bodily waste, and sex.
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Safety
Needs:
Once the basic
needs are fulfilled, one can move forward with safety needs. If one
does not feel secure, however, it will be difficult for that person to
fulfill the belonging needs. Maslow believes that a person needs
shelter, secure employment, and good health before he or she can move
forward.
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the "safety zone"? Are you ready to live above you means?
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Love/Belonging Needs:
According to
Maslow, once one has food to eat, a roof over his or her head, and
financial security, it's easier to fulfill love/belonging needs because
one has more of the self to offer others. On the other hand, if one is
struggling with hunger and lacks shelter, it will be more difficult to
feel a sense of belonging with others.
Self-Esteem Needs:
According to
Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, after your basic needs, safety needs, and
belonging needs are fulfilled, you're at more ease, which makes it
easier to learn more about yourself. You are more comfortable to ask
the questions..."What do I want from life?" "What do I have to offer
the world?" "How can I start feeling better about myself?"
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of herself first?
Self-Actualization:
Self-actualization
is where you can begin focusing primarily on becoming your best self
(and the purpose of this website). Self-actualization is about staying
true to who you are by honoring your talents, your personality, your
imperfections, and your overall character.
Self-actualization
is also about developing awareness, making wise choices, and having
healthy values and beliefs.
My View on Maslows Hierarchy of Needs:
I believe that the
Maslows Hierarchy of Needs is a matter of perspective.
For instance,
sometimes one may be hungry yet still have a sense of belonging to
their family or friends. The same goes for self-esteem. One may be
lacking security or basic needs, yet he or she can still feel worthy of
having his or her needs met.
Sometimes the only
way to get through tough times (i.e. not enough food on the table,
difficulty paying the bills) is to have enough belief within yourself
to make your life more fulfilling.
And that's what
this website is all about! In a way, this website focuses on
self-actualization and self-esteem as the primary,
physiological need
for living a healthy, fulfilling life.
Knowing
and appreciating who you are is enough to get you through just about
anything, including the times when you are hungry, financially
struggling, and when you have hit "rock bottom!"
However, at the
same time, struggling with your basic needs is a great way to learn
more about who you are. Yet, the point I am getting at is this, if you
are confident within yourself you will pull through the hard times
easier than you would if you were not confident with yourself.
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