Понятие самоактуализации прочно вошло в нашу everyday life. More and more people are seriously thinking about how to fully realize their potential. Modern psychological science has proved that the real possibilities of man are inexhaustible and limitless.
In other words, we often do not suspect whichthe inner power lies behind our physical shell, which significant spiritual principle requires self-expression. Some call it the beginning of the soul, others talk about the need for self-actualization. One way or another, but the expression of its true nature is necessary for each person to remain in harmony with himself and the world around him.
Theory of self-actualization
The first to introduce this concept was K. Goldstein.The scientist formulated the term "self-actualization". This is a special mood of consciousness, when the needs for creative realization, the disclosure of their abilities, the release of opportunities come to the fore. A person who feels the need for self-actualization will do everything to achieve his goal, including overcoming the obstacles that arise, not being afraid of disappointments, leaving doubts and anxieties behind.
Abraham Maslow
Students of psychological faculties from the firstThe course is familiar with the famous needs pyramid of Abraham Maslow. Among other significant personal values, a separate step is self-actualization. Maslow spoke about the need of a person to realize his purpose. What does it mean? It means to have the opportunity to maximally open up to oneself and in public life, to manifest oneself in some business that represents a significant interest for the individual.
Абрахам Маслоу подчеркивает, что самоактуализация a person depends only on himself, and it cannot be shifted under the responsibility of another. Each of us has his own mission, his work, talent, which we must realize in this world. For this we come to this world. Such a meaningful case reveals in man his true essence and individual essence of the term "self-actualization". Maslow talks about it.
Self-actualization in the period of youth
Юношеский возраст достаточно непрост по своей Essentially, one can not disagree. It was at this time that the values and foundations of ideas about the world are laid in a new key, from the standpoint of an understanding of themselves and others, a worldview is being formed, self-actualization is developing. That is why many young people in fifteen - seventeen years show excessive perseverance, intolerance, even aggressiveness. About the young people of this period it is often said that they are maximalists. This means that the need for self-expression in them is closely related to the concept of oneself and how this world works. For example, if a young man has the talent of an artist, then he will realize it at that age just as much as he himself believes in his luck. If among his peers they do not understand him, they laugh at his occupation, drawings, then there is a high probability that he will not have enough courage for successful self-realization during this period of development. At the age of fifteen to seventeen years, peer influence on self-perception is still great, and their opinion can be decisive.
Self-actualization in young people
It's about adult personalities, not justreached the age of majority, but also received a profession or studying in universities. This period of development is characterized by the desire for independence, the assertion of their ideals, the embodiment of bold ideas and preferences.
Потребность в самоактуализации очень высока.For example, if at this time a young man begins his career, he wants to achieve a certain success, to rise higher on the career ladder. This time is most favorable for self-realization, since healthy ambitions will spur on decisive actions, leading to new challenges. In youth, self-actualization is not just a need, but a significant component of the formation of a personality.
Self-actualization in a mature person
Sometimes it happens that quite an adultAn accomplished person may feel a little ill at ease - not in his place in the activity in which he is engaged, to experience difficulties in his personal life when building relationships. Self-actualization of a person at this age depends largely on how much the person himself allows himself to do what she likes. Most often, reaching maturity, many people "calm down" and often stop at what has been achieved. If this is a high position, then they do not strive to learn new things, they cease to engage in self-education. If a person has not reached true self-realization before this time, then it becomes painful for him to think about it, and, most likely, he would prefer to close this topic for himself, choosing to dive into the habit, because it is safer and more comfortable. That person misses such a person at work, without learning a new way, without acquiring additional skills.
At the same time, this particular period of development canbe an excellent launching pad and lead a person to certain accomplishments, if a person wants to change his life and makes significant efforts to this. Self-actualization of the individual here is the last “warning bell”, a signal leading to change.
Happiness to be who you are
Perhaps someone will say that they cannot allowimagine yourself completely self-fulfilling in life. In this case, for such people, self-actualization is an unattainable peak, on which they do not have the courage to climb. In order to constantly move in the direction you need, you need a certain courage. After all, in case of failure, you will definitely have to answer to yourself. And they can also show those around with "a finger": they say, he didn’t succeed, look, you are a complete loser. Little consolation has the fact that they laugh at a person who has failed, usually those who have never made any attempt to self-realization. A person who himself has gone through similar difficulties will at least seek to help with advice, and at best will support, will help.
Despite all the difficulties that are inevitableany person going to “free swimming” is facing, the movement towards self-actualization is worth it. You will end up being rewarded for all the hard work and hardships that you have experienced so far. For there is no greater happiness in the world than to know that you fulfill your destiny and you do not live in vain.
The feeling of victory and the joy of the winner
Only one who reaches a high level in hisIn fact, it has a tremendous sense of satisfaction and tranquility. Such a person knows exactly why he lives, and his own existence will never seem meaningless to him, as long as there is an inner core, on which everything rests. The need for self-actualization inherent in every personality. But not every person can achieve a state that makes everything that she dreams about possible.
Full bowl
When you reach a certain peak in businessor any other business that requires expenditure of internal resources, you do not just feel like a winner, but become self-confident, you can make bold plans, dreams for the next achievements.
It creates the feeling that you are holding a whole world in your hands, which you understand and accept. Personal victories allow a person to feel meaningful, necessary, necessary.
Creative self-realization
One can only imagine how hugePeople of creative professions: writers, poets, musicians, and artists experience a spiritual uplift in creating their works. For them, self-actualization is the meaning of life, the air they breathe. Take away this opportunity from them - they will go crazy. In fact, self-actualization is always connected with creativity, whatever a person does, because he has to model a new reality, independently choose landmarks, values, tools that will guide him in the future.
Thus, the concept of self-actualizationnecessarily includes the desire for self-realization and the need of the individual in self-expression. It is certainly easier for ambitious and talented people to determine their field of activity. But even if you are far from Shakespeare, do not forget about your individuality, that it can be manifested at your desire.
