Self-actualizing
The term self-actualizing refers to a set of psychological characteristics defined by psychologist Abraham Maslow. A person is said to be self-actualizing if they possess the following characteristics:
- They embrace the facts and realities of the world (including themself) rather than denying or avoiding them.
- They are spontaneous with ideas and actions.
- They are creative.
- They are interested in solving problems; often the problems of others. Solving these problems is often a key focus of life.
- They feel a closeness to (at least some) other people and appreciate life in general.
- They have a self-created system of morality.
- They judge others objectively rather than with prejudice.
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