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
  • 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
  • But for non-binary great-grandchild Lionel IV — better known as Chas — the road to self-realization and acceptance inspires its own brand of courage and resolve.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of self-realization
Noun
  • 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
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  • The film is set against the enchanting backdrop of Tuscany, where a young and gifted Black artist named Ace (Williams-Stirling) embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery after moving to Italy on a scholarship for university.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This is especially significant to consider with Mars in Leo, activating your ninth house of exploration and self-discovery.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-discovery
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  • In a 2022 interview with Art Plugged, Cunningham explained her art as a form of self-exploration.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • However, because Woodley had prior plans to travel to India on a journey of self-exploration, her involvement in the project was initially going to be delayed.
    Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-exploration
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  • Related Articles Feds probe racist ‘cotton-picking’ texts sent to Black Americans Stephens: Do liberals lack the introspection to see what went wrong?
    Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Positioned in our main lobby, Aphrodite is a conversation starter and a moment of introspection, perfectly aligned with the resort’s atmosphere of self-discovery.
    Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of introspection
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  • To overcome this, build self-awareness and emotional intelligence internally first.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This article outlines practical steps for CMOs and tech leaders to keep AI as a tool of insight and analysis, avoiding the risks associated with self-awareness or autonomous decision-making.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-awareness
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  • For instance, as the sun in Scorpio ignites your 12th house of intuition, healing and spirituality, your focus turns inward for healing and self-reflection, while Saturn retrograde in your fourth house asks you to tend to matters of home and family.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The cards show that September will be a month of profound self-reflection for you, Capricorn.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-reflection
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