Cheryl Richardson's newsletter for this week listed these characteristics developed by Maslow who was the originator of humanistic psychology. He is best known for his hierarchy of human needs. I'm re-printing this list here because Maslow paints a picture of a person who has achieved a life of his/her dreams. By using it as a checklist we can see what areas we might want to work on.
Maslow's self-actualizing characteristics:
• See problems in terms of challenges and situations requiring solutions, rather than see problems as personal complaints or excuses.
• Need for privacy and comfortable being alone.
• Reliant on own experiences and judgment - independent - not reliant on culture and environment to form opinions and views.
• Not susceptible to social pressures - non-conformist.
• Democratic, fair and non-discriminating - embracing and enjoying all cultures, races and individual styles.
• Socially compassionate - possessing humanity.
• Accepting others as they are and not trying to change people.
• Comfortable with oneself - despite any unconventional tendencies.
• A few close intimate friends rather than many surface relationships.
• Sense of humor directed at oneself or the human condition, rather than at the expense of others.
• Spontaneous and natural - true to oneself, rather than being how others want.
• Excited and interested in everything, even ordinary things.
*Creative, inventive and original
Empowerment enhances the ability of individuals or organizations to make choices and transform those choices into positive outcomes. Empowered people have recognized their own value and strength and their capacity to handle life's problems. In turn they are better able to influence the course of their lives. With information and support, most people can find within themselves the power to direct their lives and reach their dreams.
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