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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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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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:

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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