– Getting Started & Next Steps

Scientific studies have shown that your satisfaction with your job or your education has something to do with your mental awareness as well as self-actualization. Everyone is working towards transforming his or her life. When you reach the self-actualization stage you will have fulfilled your talents and even potentialities. On Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, this is the slot at the topmost part. The emphasis is on fulfilling the highest needs in your life. Mostly, they are related to life’s philosophy. In self-actualization, life becomes very interesting. Striving to excel is something everyone is doing and those who have self-actualization get joy from their fulfilled life. This step is essential when you want to improve your life. Self-actualization doesn’t mean you only celebrate when you attain your goals but also in the process of getting there. You will encounter a lot of challenges when you are striving to achieve your goals. There are those who will give up in a whim if what they are working towards does not bear fruit.

The self-actualized people will not just be invested in the journey but even the destination. These are people who are independent and autonomous. In addition, they don’t let what others define as happiness bind them. They are also interested in the lessons learned before they attain success. Reaching the destination won’t be possible if you do not want to work hard for the journey. Someone who is self-actualized will derive much pleasure in investing efforts that will lead him or her to accomplish the goals. Thus, it is not just living the dream or accomplishing a specific goal but also being invested in the process. Their sense of humor is thoughtful too. Even when things are not going well they can still afford to laugh or ridicule themselves.

This will reduce their stress and it will also mean that their minds are at ease to the point where they can think about the alternatives when it comes to goal achievement. They are mindful of how other people feel which is why they cannot make jokes that can hurt others. Thus, besides making other people laugh, these individuals will make sure they have helped them out. They can remain focused even when things are going wrong because they can afford to laugh at the things they are doing wrong. Plans can fall through but with a great sense of humor it will be possible for them to remain calm and come up with a plan on how to fix that. The self-actualized know about their flaws and they are okay with that. Self-love is essential for everyone. It is a pity that many cannot stand the things they think are flawed about themselves.