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s and goals in life starting at a young age. Some of us want to sing for a living, others want to become teachers, and some want to become veterinarians. We have the desire to be liked and known by many, to have families and luxuries. But is there more to life than these hopes?<\/p>\n
Understanding the concept of self-actualization<\/a> could help you come to a better realization of what you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re doing with your life, and where you want to be.<\/p>\n A recent Huffington Post<\/em> article by Russell Bishop visited the concept of self-actualizing in comparison to self-conceptualizing: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Self-actualization represents the process of becoming more of who you already are, while self-concept is more about your self-talk, about trying to become something or someone you may hope you are but fear you are not,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Bishop said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153While your self-talk represents an amalgam of beliefs, hopes and fears that you have accepted about who you are, your soul-talk emanates from the depth of who [you] truly are, encouraging you to grow, to blossom, and to expand.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n [fat_widget_right]<\/p>\n From The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Capacity for Joy<\/em>, by Susyn Reeve:<\/p>\n From The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Capacity for Joy, <\/em>by Susyn Reeve:<\/p>\n Susyn Reeve, a self-esteem expert and the author of The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Capacity for Joy<\/em>,\u00c2\u00a0 says that unfortunately, many people haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t even started on the road to self-actualization.<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153They don’t understand how the brain works, the creative process, and that everything that exists begins inside and then is brought to form outside,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she says. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Most people suffer from low self-esteem and do not believe in themselves\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthey feel unworthy, unloved, and are ashamed of these feelings.\u00c2\u00a0Their fears<\/a>, worries<\/a>, and anxieties stop them in their tracks.\u00c2\u00a0They give more credence to the opinions of others and fail to honor their inner knowing.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n Valery Satterwhite, an inner wealth consultant, has additional advice for people who want to become self-actualized. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It is essential to first reconnect with who you really are and what you value most,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Satterwhite said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Too many people live life through the prism and the prison of a false personality where the real self is buried under layers of expectations\u00e2\u20ac\u201dwho a person ‘should be’ and what he or she ‘must do.’ As children we tend to condition ourselves\u00e2\u20ac\u201dwe shape-shift our identities<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u201din order to stay connected, loved, and belong in our environment. The more we strip away these false layers, the more we are able to expand our sense of self and our place in the world.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n She said everyone is capable of self-actualization, and most people want this for themselves, but many people don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t completely become self-actualized. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Whether or not they achieve it depends upon how willing they are to step beyond the comfort zone of conditioning to explore new perspectives, new learning, and new insights,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Satterwhite said.<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Those who live in fear will not travel very far in their journey of self-actualization,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she added. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Fear is restrictive\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit cuts off expansion and actualization whether it be within an individual, society, or government. Those who value themselves and the gift that is this life enough reach a point where the pain of staying inauthentic overrides their fear. Those who step into their fears know the joy that comes with the learning and the growth that comes with the courage to step into the unknown. Often what we fear the most is what our heart is calling us to become. It scares us because it matters that much.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\nThe Four Aspects of Self-Actualization<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Six Tips Toward Self-Actualization<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Obstacles to Self-Actualization<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Five Stages to Self-Actualization<\/strong><\/h2>\n