A problem occurs for many people in that they do not know what they need and want. Wants are desires or preferences for things or experiences that enhance quality of life but are not essential for survival, while needs are necessities required for basic survival and well-being. Wants are optional and based on personal preferences, whereas needs are fundamental and universal requirements for sustaining life.
The following is a list of needs. Human needs can be categorized in various ways, and different models exist to describe them. One comprehensive framework often used is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, proposed by psychologist Abraham Maslow in 1943. According to Maslow, human needs are organized into a hierarchy, with lower-level needs needing to be satisfied before higher-level needs become motivating factors. I disagree with his conceptualization somewhat because I have seen plenty of people including myself without lower order needs pursue higher order needs. Often, the pursuit of higher order needs enables the person to fill in the gap on lower order needs. I still appreciate his categories, however. Read through this "menu" of needs and identify which ones resonate with you the most. What do you have? What do you need more of? The hierarchy consists of five main categories: Physiological Needs: These are the most basic needs necessary for survival:
Safety Needs: Then individuals seek safety and security:
Love and Belongingness Needs: Then individuals seek love, affection, and belonging:
Esteem Needs: Then individuals seek self-esteem and the esteem of others:
Self-Actualization Needs: Finally, individuals seek self-actualization, the realization of one's potential and personal growth, including:
Beyond Maslow's Hierarchy, other frameworks and theories also identify additional human needs, including:
These needs may vary across individuals, cultures, and contexts, and they can evolve over time as circumstances change. Meeting these needs supports individuals in thriving and leading fulfilling lives.
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