MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can be quite helpful in identifying some of your needs and what order of priority to consider them.
There are three main themes in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs model: Basic Needs, Psychological Needs, and Self-fulfillment.
The ‘Basic Needs’ are physiological needs and safety needs.
- Level 1: Physiological Needs — things like having food, shelter, water, warmth, and rest.
- Level 2: Safety Needs — things like having personal, emotional, and financial security; also, things like health and well-being.
The ‘Psychological Needs’ are belongingness and esteem needs.
- Level 3: Belongingness and Love Needs — things like intimate relationships and friends.
- Level 4: Esteem Needs — things like prestige and feeling of accomplishment.
‘Self-fulfillment’ is the last category of this hierarchy and is about self-actualization.
- Level 5: Self-Actualization — that is about achieving one’s full potential and includes creative activities.
Abraham Maslow later added another level to the ‘Self-fulfillment’ category. This bonus level is:
- Level 6: Transcendence — that is about going beyond the self—things like philanthropy and altruistic endeavors.
Maslow originally had the hierarchy published his 1943 paper A Theory of Human Motivation (Amazon Book). You can also find information about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs on Wikipedia.
The ‘Basic Needs’ are physiological needs and safety needs.
Level 1: Physiological Needs — things like having food, shelter, water, warmth, and rest.
Introduction summary…
- Air – warmth, dust/pollution, humidity
- Water
- Hydration – amounts and electrolyte
- Consequences of not enough
- Safety
- Usage
- Food
- Diet – Types of food, nutrition
- Preparation
- Costs
- Storage
- Variety
- Availability
- Clothing
- Types
- Quality
- Shelter (Housing)
- Types
- Finding
- Validating
- Securing
- Maintaining
- Furnishings
- Sleep – Amount, times, consistency, bed, air quality, sleep medical issues
- Hygiene – conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
- Reproduction (children) –
Level 2: Safety Needs — things like having personal, emotional, and financial security; also, things like health and well-being.
- Health
- Physical Health
- Mold
- Poisons / Toxins
- Consumer Safety
- Mental Health
- Physical Health
- Emotional Security
- Financial Security
- Financial Literacy – saving, investing, spending habits
- Employment – jobs vs careers,
- Tools – credit score, credit instruments,
- Personal Safety – self defense, home security
- Property Safety – safety of your property that is seen as an extension of yourself
The ‘Psychological Needs’ are belongingness and esteem needs.
Level 3: Belongingness and Love Needs — things like intimate relationships and friends.
Introduction summary…
- Belongingness (Relationships) –
- Family –
- Friendships – loneliness epidemic and the mental and physical consequences, how to find them, etc.
- Romantic Relationships –
- School –
- Work –
- Third Places – A third place is somewhere other than home (1st) or work (2nd). Examples: Church, bar, cafe, community center, event center, library
- Love –
- Family
- Friends
- Romantic
- Community
Level 4: Esteem Needs — things like prestige and feeling of accomplishment.
Introduction summary…
- Esteem
- Respect from yourself (Self-esteem)
- Respect from others
‘Self-fulfillment’ is the last category of this hierarchy and is about self-actualization.
Level 5: Self-Actualization — that is about achieving one’s full potential and includes creative activities.
Introduction summary…
Abraham Maslow later added another level to the ‘Self-fulfillment’ category. This bonus level is:
Level 6: Transcendence — that is about going beyond the self—things like philanthropy and altruistic endeavors.
Introduction summary…
NOTES:
stress management, optimism, flow activities
Tony Robbins: The 6 Human Needs – https://youtu.be/UdhGTvuUOys
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