self-actualization

noun

Definition of self-actualizationnext
as in self-realization
formal the process of fully developing and using your abilities

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  1. self-realization
  2. self-fulfillment
  3. self-discovery
  4. self-exploration
  5. introspection
  6. self-awareness
  7. self-reflection
Noun
  • These songs act as cognitive time capsules, evoking moments of heartbreak, discovery, and self-realization.
    Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Rothwell, who created and stars in the Hulu series, understood the need for a coming-of-age story about celebrating oneself at all parts of the journey, no matter how turbulent the road to self-realization is.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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  • Deserving Self-Fulfillment The final justification, cited by 13 participants, was that their affairs were a form of deserving self-fulfillment.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
  • What lies do people tell themselves that inhibit their self-fulfillment?
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of self-fulfillment
Noun
  • Offering alcohol-free experiences opens up the possibility for adventure for everyone, while supporting personal self-discovery and wellness.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • In Peters’s work, the process of self-discovery and transition is messy, radical, and urgent.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of self-discovery
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  • Psychedelics and Personal Growth Beyond their therapeutic applications, psychedelics are also gaining recognition as tools for personal growth, self-exploration, and spiritual development.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The entirety of the album is a self-exploration for Carroll.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-exploration
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  • So far, the party does not appear to be headed down a path of deep introspection.
    Catherine Porter, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Guide Teams To Lead From The Inside Out Leaders must cultivate a culture where introspection and self-awareness are valued.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of introspection
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  • Scale Through Delegation Delegation demands self-awareness and reflection, as scaling often means recognizing when others with complementary skills are better equipped to take the lead.
    Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Cognitive and emotional abilities, such as learning, reasoning, self-awareness, self-control, and empathy, can improve as the brain develops with age.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-awareness
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  • But without self-reflection, old relationship patterns can quietly resurface, pulling you back into familiar and unhealthy dynamics.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • But other economists argue that the profession needs a period of more significant self-reflection.
    Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of self-reflection
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