The Need for Self-Actualisation, relates to our need for self-perfection, to be what we have the potential to be, to realise our complete selves. In this respect Maslow (see link below) discriminates between lack motivation and growth motivation (who and how we want to ‘be’), the latter corresponding to self-actualisation. Lack needs can generally be fulfilled, ‘Being’ needs will always be there and lead us to unceasingly new possibilities.
The question is, who and how do we want to ‘be’ or perhaps it’s, who and how do we need to be. For so many this links to how we choose our work, our vocations in order to validate who we are and satisfy this Need for living our lives to our fullest potential.
How have you achieved this? If you are still on the quest to achieve it, what are you doing that resonates the deepest thus giving you a sense of ‘rightness’? It will also help to give you a sense of purpose in everything you do. Thus, giving you deeper meaning to your life.
This analysis will help you to create a personal profile, a personal blueprint that you can use as you make your way through the rest of your life.