Balance

Maslow's Hierarchy

A reimagined hierarchy gives us a way we can visualize balance in five essential life areas.
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs can help us prioritize goals by providing a framework to understand which needs must be satisfied first before pursuing higher-level aspirations.

At the onset of your journey, you might question where to begin in creating your purified lifestyle. Start by securing the purest food, water, air, and comfortable shelter. A compromised foundation might impede progress in other areas.

If you’ve progressed through the entire hierarchy, revisit each tier, ensuring alignment with your ever evolving goals, values, and priorities.

Maslow’s Hierarchy is known for dissecting life’s essentials, traditionally advising mastery of lower levels before unveiling your full potential and authentic self at the top.

Yet, approaching this hierarchy with a strategy for balancing each tier shows a continuous, ever-evolving cycle.

 

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Questions

By reflecting on these questions and assessing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, you can gain insight into areas of your life that may require attention and identify opportunities for personal development and fulfillment.

1. Physiological Needs


  • Do I have access to adequate food, water, shelter, and rest?
  • Am I taking care of my health and ensuring my basic physical needs are met
  • How can I prioritize self-care to maintain my physiological well-being?

 

2. Safety Needs


  • Do I feel secure in my environment, both physically and emotionally?
  • Are there any threats or sources of anxiety that I need to address?
  • How can I create a sense of stability and security in my life?

 

Love and Belonging Needs


  • Do I have fulfilling relationships with family, friends, and community?
  • Do I feel accepted and valued by others?
  • How can I cultivate deeper connections and a sense of belonging in my social circles?

 

Esteem Needs


  • Do I feel confident in my abilities and value myself?
  • Am I recognized and respected by others for my contributions?
  • How can I build self-esteem and achieve personal growth and recognition?

 

Self-Actualization Needs


  • Am I pursuing my passions and fulfilling my potential?
  • Do I have a clear sense of purpose and meaning in life?
  • How can I continue to grow, learn, and evolve as an individual?