Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

 



Physiological needs are about having the right nutrition and water, access to fresh air, enough rest and exercise.

Safety needs are about security and feeling safe – physically and emotionally, the need to have shelter/a home and to have stability in one’s life.

Belongingness and love and are to do with others, the social side of feeling that you belong, are connected, loved and included.

Esteem needs concerns inner self – having feelings of achievement, being recognised, having power over one’s life and being a person different from another person.

Self-actualization is to do with achieving one’s full potential, being creative and finding that specialness of oneself.