Characteristics of Self-Actualization (Mental Health)

superior perception of reality

1. determining the good

2. making effective decisions

increased self acceptance

less guilt, shame, and anxiety, accepting ur shadow

increase spontaneity

simplicity/naturalness and perseverance

increase in problem centering

energy is put to mission, focused on problems outside of them, missions in life

increased detachment and desire for privacy

likes solitude and being alone sometimes
the desire for socialization always = lack of positive mental health

increased autonomy/resistance to enculturation

independency, developing own potential even if we may be dependent on social forces

greater freshness of appreciation and richness of emotional reaction

appreciative in small things, less screentime

higher frequency of peak experiences

organic feeling, loss of self or transcendence of self

increased identification with human species

developing from egocentric to sociocentric, to worldcentric
being self-actualizing is socio-centric or identifying yourself with the family

improved interpersonal relations

deep relationships even with few people, small circle of friends

more democratic character structure

being friendly with anyone, not determined by any humanitarian classification

increased creativity

creative expressions, innocence, playfulness, creativity like a child

certain changes in the value system

firm value structure, problems fade out of existence

1. high level of maturity, health, and fulfillment

2. reaching the highest version of human nature even if it is difficult

how are self-actualizing people of a different breed?

1. actualization or fulfillment of potential

2. the need to become what one has the potential to be

what is self actualization?

1. core strengths

2. stay in ur center

3. personal vision

4. personal development plan

5. self-mastery

steps of self actualization