In layman's terms, self-actualization is when you have reaped the maximum potential out of your personal talents, abilities, creativities and ambitions. Self-actualization only happens when all your lower primal needs have been met (e.g. physiological needs, emotional needs).
While self-actualization initially paints a pretty picture inside your head, do not be fooled as the journey is actually quite excruciating. In order to become fully self-actualized you'd have to push yourself to the limits. You'd have to devote yourself solely towards your ambitions and talents, no slacking or fun and games. The world's biggest entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs were 100% self-actualized, but boy they were under a lot of stress and often overworked to the core.
In summary, self-actualization is a very good thing, but it's not for the weak-minded.
While self-actualization initially paints a pretty picture inside your head, do not be fooled as the journey is actually quite excruciating. In order to become fully self-actualized you'd have to push yourself to the limits. You'd have to devote yourself solely towards your ambitions and talents, no slacking or fun and games. The world's biggest entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs were 100% self-actualized, but boy they were under a lot of stress and often overworked to the core.
In summary, self-actualization is a very good thing, but it's not for the weak-minded.
Me in first year psych: *after learning about the concept* Wow I want to achieve self-actualization!!!
Me in my fourth year: *suddenly realizes that self-actualization takes hard work and pure dedication* Ehh I think I'll just live a chill life
Me in my fourth year: *suddenly realizes that self-actualization takes hard work and pure dedication* Ehh I think I'll just live a chill life
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian September 2, 2021
Get the Self-actualizationmug. by LittleBitsOfAwe July 26, 2011
Get the Self Vandalismmug. An adjective used to describe a bro who has become aware of the fact that he is a bro. An amalgamation of "self-aware" and "bro."
This state of mind regularly coincides with the bro realizing that certain aspects of bro-culture are somewhat undesirable or offensive to most of the general populous. As such, many of those aspects, such extreme-aggressiveness, a super-inflated ego, throwing greek shit in everyone's face, and general douchiness are typically lessened or even absent when "self-browareness" is achieved.
While these negative traits are often lessened, most of the bro-qualities that do not directly impact other people remain. Partying, substance-use, excessive pink-polos, anything rugby or lacrosse, and a female-level of attention to one's own appearance are all bro-characteristics that remain largely unchanged when becoming "self-broware."
This state of mind regularly coincides with the bro realizing that certain aspects of bro-culture are somewhat undesirable or offensive to most of the general populous. As such, many of those aspects, such extreme-aggressiveness, a super-inflated ego, throwing greek shit in everyone's face, and general douchiness are typically lessened or even absent when "self-browareness" is achieved.
While these negative traits are often lessened, most of the bro-qualities that do not directly impact other people remain. Partying, substance-use, excessive pink-polos, anything rugby or lacrosse, and a female-level of attention to one's own appearance are all bro-characteristics that remain largely unchanged when becoming "self-broware."
"So the the other night, I was drunk as fuck and hyped up on like 5 Xanax and I punched some tri-delt bitch in the face for sayin avicii's better than mah main bro skrillex. Bitch had it comin but then I spent the night in jail. I realized it was time for a change and I achieved self-browareness."
by Don Miguel The Best April 8, 2013
Get the Self-browaremug. When you slip up and let your self worth become indissolubly linked to your daily Wordle performance
by heyyyjaojao March 18, 2022
Get the self worthlemug. Bob: why do people keep putting their names on urban dictionary?
Sally: its ridiculous. Its self masturbatory
Sally: its ridiculous. Its self masturbatory
by The Feelgoods December 13, 2020
Get the self masturbatorymug. When a Mario Kart 64 character is hit by one of their own green turtle shells. It usually happens by accident, and can sometimes change the outcome of a race or battle.
by mip042 March 22, 2010
Get the Self greenedmug. Completely ruining your chances with a member of the opposite sex by drunk texting something completely ridiculous.
Mike self textructed last night when he send a text to Lauren that said, "Hpw about we' ski the necx t couple o steps and just have sec tonight??"
by EverythingTurnedToNothingFun May 21, 2010
Get the self textructmug.