Are you self-actualized?

tech77

Just reading the depression thread and someone mentioned Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Are you self-actualized?
If not how far from self-actualization are you?

emeraldstar

I don't actually know.

GhostInTheRuins

What?

YFlyer

Increasing moments of cosmic consciousness throughout my daily activity.

Schism

If I understand self-actualisation correctly then the answer is no. Otherwise ther answer is derp.

Biggins

As long as he doesn't get out that dog again and the bell to teach rote learning, I'm happy.

Poor mutt.

...O' wait, thats Pavlov ain't it! I forget. Its been a while since I had to study that mental theory stuff.

Zillah

Poppycock!

GhostInTheRuins

GhostInTheRuins wrote: »

What?

He just asked if your getting laid.

Mr Benevolent

He just asked if your getting laid.

No no. He's asking if you enjoy Palmela and her five friends.

dade

now for teh science bit

Five Levels of the Hierarchy of Needs info can be found here http://www.abraham-maslow.com/m_motivation/Hierarchy_of_Needs.asp

you must fulfill the lower needs before you can achieve teh higher ones etc kinda like playing tetris

Self-actualizing Needs

This is the highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Self-actualizing people are self-aware, concerned with personal growth, less concerned with the opinions of others, and interested fulfilling their potential.

Spunge

no i am not

Caoimhín

What the dickens are you talking about man?

liah

Self-Actualization Self-actualization is the summit of Maslow's motivation theory. It is about the quest of reaching one's full potential as a person. Unlike lower level needs, this need is never fully satisfied; as one grows psychologically there are always new opportunities to continue to grow.
Self-actualized people tend to have motivators such as:

• Truth
• Justice
• Wisdom
• Meaning

Self-actualized persons have frequent occurrences of peak experiences, which are energized moments of profound happiness and harmony. According to Maslow, only a small percentage of the population reaches the level of self-actualization.

I'd say I am, overall. I'm not concerned with what others think. I value truth and justice above all things. I don't take bs. I'm confident and aware of myself.


Close enough for me anyway.

old gregg

one of the interesting things about Maslow's hierarchy is that if you find that the level you are on is under threat then it's possible that you will feel the level below you is also under threat .... for example, folks working in an environment where they feel that they are not appreciated will often start to complain about their wages even though they previously had no issue with their rate of pay .....

now there's one for a Friday night on AH

Zillah

old gregg wrote: »

now there's one for a Friday night on AH

Er, yeah, because the ramifications of complex systems from social theorists is right there on the AH level of sophistication.


*fart sounds*

Abi

tech77 wrote: »

Just reading the depression thread and someone mentioned Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Are you self-actualized?
If not how far from self-actualization are you?

I think I am. But seeing as you are bringing the depression thread into it;
depression demotivates and in turn changes your needs. The sole need for someone that is depressed is to feel happy again.

Zillah wrote: »

Poppycock!

heeeyyyy that was moyin! :pac:

galwayrush

I'll ask my wife.;)

Heisenberg.

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Abi

Scien wrote: »

I'm happy, and have been for quite some time.

Life is actually fairly easy, people just overreact.

Ahh the Corkians. rough as bears árses.



:pac:

Terry

I'm ****ing awesome and I know it.

Heisenberg.

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Terry

Scien wrote: »

Meh, its true to an extent. People freak out these days over f**k all.
Have a can. relax.

I'm on my 7th. That's how I know that I'm so ****ing awesome.

FlutterinBantam

:eek::eek:

Logs out!!

hurdehur

...tracker motgages?

galwayrush

My wife said i can be for 2 minutes a night.:rolleyes:

Heisenberg.

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Hagar

Yes. No. Maybe. What was the question again? Oh right, put me down as a definite possible.

Latchy

Deep man deep , like cosmic velvet with overtones of smaltz ,yeah deep .

Abi

Scien wrote: »

Meh, its true to an extent. People freak out these days over f**k all.
Have a can. relax.

I'm taking them into consideration..

Dubs are pussies eh? are ye startin'? I claim you! [/90's knacker]

tony1kenobi

I'm grand. I was concerned for Terry but knowing he's alright put my mind at ease.

Now I'm just 1 little Fonzie.

Terry

Scien wrote: »

6th with 2 Bav left in the fridge... Harcourt St. might get rattled yet!
I had better not mention my mode of transport in AH.

As long as it's not a bicycle you're fine.
Cyclists are the point of rage today.
Just remember to wear a seatbelt if you're driving.

As for what's left, I sold half of the crate of Bud to my lodger, but I just bought another, so I have 28 cans left.

Wibbs

I'm getting there. Some way to go though. Best I can say is I have some idea of the direction. Though Terry's beer stash is often a direction worth exploring as a detour.:)

Wibbs

The Maslow guys theory has a few holes in it IMHO and many things he posits as required, I personally wouldnt agree are absolute to get to that point.

Heisenberg.

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Abi

Wibbs wrote: »

The Maslow guys theory has a few holes in it IMHO and many things he posits as required, I personally wouldnt agree are absolute to get to that point.

<insert full argument here>



In an effort to understand the human mind (and myself!), I went on a course. He and his theories were part of the course. Interesting stuff, and def see the idea. But people who dont conform may land in this category.

In spite of any personal problems I may have, the strive to better myself remains strong. But that depends on the depths of depression.

I think this maybe the new exception to the rule. But Maslow made some sense to me.

Nevyn

People that have reached self-actualization are characterized by certain behaviors. Common traits amongst people that have reached self-actualization are as follows:

* They embrace reality and facts rather than denying truth.
* They are spontaneous.
* They are interested in solving problems.
* They are accepting of themselves and also others and lack prejudice.

Dunno about that above but I am self-certified

funk-you

Ah, good old Maslow. Nice guy but always wanting more.

-Funk

Terry

Wibbs wrote: »

I'm getting there. Some way to go though. Best I can say is I have some idea of the direction. Though Terry's beer stash is often a direction worth exploring as a detour.:)

Captain's hill.
Third right then last left.
Then I get stabby.

Wibbs

In my humble of course, his esteem needs I would have most issue with I reckon;

* Recognition (external motivator) Nope. The only recognition should be the recognition of ones own traits and how to incorporate them into a better "you".
* Attention (external motivator) Meh maybe, but plugs into the previous.
* Social Status (external motivator) Nope, as it will never be enough if there's a hole you need filling.
* Accomplishment (internal motivator) Only if such accomplishment is aimed squarely at oneself.
* Self-respect (internal motivator) This one I agree with, though with the caveat that true self respect though grounded entirely within oneself needs the stimulus of extending that respect to others. The inner benefits from the outer, but it must come from the inner in the end.

I am quite quite mad though.

ScumLord

I don't give a ****, I'm drunk.

Nevyn

Wibbs wrote: »

I am quite quite mad though.

Mad is a relative term :P

Wibbs

My relatives are all mad too though.

Nevyn

Wibbs wrote: »

My relatives are all mad too though.

But that's handy when you can visit them all in one fell swoop in the asylum.

Wibbs

No visit required and as The Specials song* says "the lunatics are taking over the asylum".:D











*wiki should help our younger viewers.

Acacia

This sounds like Dr.Phil-esque psycho-babble...And AH is more in the 'Jerermy Kyle' spectrum of psychological self-analysis, in fairness...

hurdehur

Thaedydal wrote: »

Mad is a relative term :P

Whereas Mod isn't. :pac:

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)

Nevyn

Wibbs wrote: »

No visit required and as The Specials song* says "the lunatics are taking over the asylum".:D

*wiki should help our younger viewers.

Maybe that cos like me "you've done too much, much too young".
But arkham is not with out it's charms all the same.

Nevyn

hurdehur wrote: »

Whereas Mod isn't. :pac:

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)

I am not a mod, I am a recovering goth.
/sniffs.

*giggles*

dade wrote: »

now for teh science bit

Five Levels of the Hierarchy of Needs info can be found here http://www.abraham-maslow.com/m_motivation/Hierarchy_of_Needs.asp

you must fulfill the lower needs before you can achieve teh higher ones etc kinda like playing tetris

Self-actualizing Needs

This is the highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Self-actualizing people are self-aware, concerned with personal growth, less concerned with the opinions of others, and interested fulfilling their potential.

Man I love Business Studies.....:pac:

Capt'n Midnight

I use actuators

Crumble Froo

found maslow quite interesting, but would agree that the theory's at least somewhat flawed. rememeber our lecturer telling us about a book written by a guy who reached self actualisation while homeless, so missing at least two of the bottom levels of it.

but yep, im pretty much there (most of the time, i fluctuate :P).

People that have reached self-actualization are characterized by certain behaviors. Common traits amongst people that have reached self-actualization are as follows:

* They embrace reality and facts rather than denying truth. - sounds about right,unless someone i love dies
* They are spontaneous. - oh yes.
* They are interested in solving problems. yep. quite enjoy puzzling things out.
* They are accepting of themselves and also others and lack prejudice. the acceping myself bit is proabably where i fall down most, but still, i am very much my own person. in the last week, ive proved that to myself, while trying to learn a new skill which could only really be learnt in public during daylight, and making a complete prat of myslef, but keeping on trying, which i couldnt have done a year ago.