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Self-Actualisation Maslow (1970) suggests that all individuals have an in-built need for personal development which occurs through a process called self-actualisation.

The extent to which people are able to develop depends on certain needs being met and these needs form a hierarchy. Only when one level of need is satisfied can a higher one be developed. As change occurs throug

Second are the needs for safety and security in both the physical and economic sense. R

The sixth relates to aesthetic needs of beauty, symmetry and order. Finally, at the top of Maslow’s hierarchy is the need for self-actualisation.

Personal development can simply be for fun. Most of us, however, find it easier to motivate ourselves to learn and improve if we have a purpose in doing so. Developing your personal vision - a clear idea of where you want to be in a few months or years, and why - is a crucial part of developing this purpose.

For Maslow, the path to self-actualisation involves being in touch with your feelings, experiencing life fully and with total concentration.

If you are struggling to identify which areas to target for development and improvement, you may find it helpful to read our pages on Personal SWOT Analysis and Identifying Areas for Improvement.

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