Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

physiological needs

air, food, water, shelter, warmth, sleep, sex

safety and security

protection from elements, order, law, stability, boundaries

love and belonging

friendship, intimacy, trust, acceptance, receiving and giving affection and love, affiliation, being part of a group (family, community, friends, work)

self-esteem

achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, managerial responsibility

knowledge and understanding

curiosity, exploration, need for meaning and predictability

need for aesthetics

appreciation and search for beauty, balance, form

self-actualization

realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences