{"id":61900,"date":"2022-01-25T15:15:35","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T13:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=61900"},"modified":"2022-01-25T16:18:53","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T14:18:53","slug":"productive-life-coaching-self-actualisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/productive-life-coaching-self-actualisation\/","title":{"rendered":"PRODUCTIVE LIFE COACHING: SELF ACTUALISATION"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"BY ZAINAB JADA
\nMENTAL AND WELLNESS COACH
\n25:01:2022
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you an honest person?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you highly creative? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have strong moral\/ethical standards? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>If so, you may be on your way towards achieving self-actualisation.<\/p>\n

DEFINITION<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The complete realisation of one’s potential, and the full development of one’s abilities and appreciation for life<\/p>\n

The need for personal growth and development exists throughout your life. If you are self-actualised, you work hard to grow and become who you want to be in life and reach your full potential<\/p>\n

The realisation or fulfilment of one’s talents and potentialities<\/p>\n

The ability to become the best version of yourself\/everything you are capable of becoming<\/p>\n

When a person can take full advantage of their abilities while still being mindful of their limitations<\/p>\n

An enlightened maturity is characterised by achieving goals, accepting oneself, and assessing oneself realistically and positively.<\/p>\n

THE HIERARCHY OF NEEDS THAT LEAD TOWARDS SELF ACTUALISATION<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The hierarchy of needs addresses both the basic and esoteric needs of man. Its stages include physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging, the need for esteem and, finally, self-actualisation.<\/p>\n

Once the most basic needs for an individual to remain alive have been met, desires that concern safety and affection follow, then esteem needs. Once esteem needs such as self-confidence and self-respect have been met, a person might begin to self-actualise.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The needs associated with self-actualisation include:<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n
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  • Acceptance of facts<\/li>\n
  • Lack of prejudice<\/li>\n
  • Ability to solve problems<\/li>\n
  • Sense of morality<\/li>\n
  • Creativity<\/li>\n
  • Spontaneity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    When these needs are met, a person may be more open to the process of self-actualisation.<\/p>\n

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    • Physiological needs:<\/strong> These are necessary to maintain life: oxygen, food, and water. These basic needs are required by all and ———————-are the primary focus of infants.<\/li>\n
    • Safety needs: <\/strong>When an individual’s physiological needs are met, the focus typically shifts to safety needs, including health, freedom from war, and financial security.<\/li>\n
    • Community and belonging:<\/strong> If safety and physiological needs are met, a person will focus on the need for a community and love. Friends, family, and spouses typically meet these needs.<\/li>\n
    • Esteem:<\/strong> Esteem is necessary for self-actualisation, and a person may work to achieve esteem once needs for love and a sense of belonging are met. Self-confidence and acceptance from others are important components of this need.<\/li>\n
    • Cognitive needs:<\/strong> a person’s cognitive needs may be fulfilled by pursuing knowledge and meaning.<\/li>\n
    • Aesthetic needs:<\/strong> the search for beauty, balance and form. The needs of academics and artists, respectively.<\/li>\n
    • Self-actualisation:<\/strong>\u00a0is the ability to meet one’s true potential. A scientist may be self-actualised when completing research in a chosen field, and a father might be self-actualised when able to care for his children competently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      SELF-ACTUALISATION CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
      Self-actualised people:<\/strong><\/h6>\n
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      • Accept themselves and others<\/li>\n
      • Have a well-developed sense of creativity<\/li>\n
      • Maintain deep and meaningful relationships<\/li>\n
      • Can live independently, standing behind their actions and their values, and they don’t conform to other people’s ideas of happiness or contentment.<\/li>\n
      • Have a sense of humour, particularly an ability to find humour in their own mistakes, but they don’t ridicule or joke at the expense of another person’s feelings.<\/li>\n
      • Have a sense of purpose and perform regular tasks geared toward that purpose<\/li>\n
      • Experience frequent moments of profound happiness\/peak experiences<\/li>\n
      • Demonstrate empathy and compassion for others<\/li>\n
      • Have an ongoing appreciation of the goodness of life<\/li>\n
      • They enjoy solitude and privacy from time to time to grow\/personal discovery to achieve full potential<\/li>\n
      • They fully enjoy the journey, not just the destination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        EXAMPLES OF SELF-ACTUALISATION<\/strong><\/h5>\n

        Self-actualisation may manifest in many forms, and some of how a self-actualised person may appear can depend on their age, culture, and other factors. A few examples of behaviour a self-actualised person might exhibit include:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Finding humour in a given situation<\/li>\n
        • Getting enjoyment and satisfaction out of the present moment<\/li>\n
        • Understanding what they need to gain a sense of fulfilment<\/li>\n
        • Tendency to feel secure and unashamed in who they are<\/li>\n
        • Becoming self-actualised is not always a straightforward process, and it can take years for some people to reach self-actualisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          IN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/h5>\n

          Self-actualisation isn’t a one-size-fits-all goal. No two people are alike, so everyone will probably have a slightly different path.<\/p>\n

          It’s also not something you can accomplish at the weekend, and it is a constant work in progress.<\/p>\n

          It doesn’t involve perfection or things always going smoothly, and you can become self-actualised and still face difficulties. In fact, a huge part of self-actualisation is recognising your limits in addition to focusing on your unique strengths, whether those involve practical skills, parenting, artistic talents, or emotional insights.<\/p>\n

          Once we realise that self-actualisation is not about making the most money or achieving the highest status, that it is a desirable state achieved through reaching one’s full personal potential, we open the door of possibility in our own lives.<\/p>\n

          Self-actualisation is about achieving your dreams, which means that it is within your grasp, whether that means becoming a painter, a politician, a teacher, or anything else that sparks your passion.<\/p>\n

          True self-actualisation may be more of a long-term (even lifetime) goal than a quick road to self-improvement. That said, working to maximise your potential and become your best self is a great way to lead a more fulfilling life.<\/p>\n

          So, while self-actualisation might seem somewhat overwhelming, don’t let that stop you. Take each day as it comes and keep an open mind.<\/p>\n

          BIBLIOGRAPHY<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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          • verywellmind.com<\/li>\n
          • goodtheraphy.org<\/li>\n
          • study.com<\/li>\n
          • simplepsychology.com<\/li>\n
          • healthline.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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