b'A MEANINGFUL LIFE 5.Needs for self-realization: Maslow defined self-realization as the desire tobecome all that one is capable of becoming. The need for self-realization can materialize when you haveharnessedall the experiences and knowledge in each circumstance, but you know that you cando more, and you can dobetter. The awareness of this needs to grow comes to the fore because all other needs have been met.Free from distractions, youcan takea broadlookat the sum of your effortsanddecidewhatreallymakesyoufeelfulfilled.Thislevelof freedom has its own motivating power, making it easier for you or the peoplearoundyoutotakethenextsteponapersonaldevelopment journey.To support this, find continuing education opportunities, higher-level certifications, or resources that help pursue these passions.Over time, you will recognize that your needs overlap or change in importance based on individual circumstances.Awareness and constant communication around your needs and those of the people around you are the essential component to meet these needs, whatever their order.MOTIVATIONMotivationiswhatdrivesustoachieveourgoals,feelmorefulfilled,and improve our overall quality of life.Understandinganddevelopingyourpersonalmotivationcanhelpyoutake control of many other aspects of your life.To improve your personal motivation, you could think of achieving an ambition, or placing yourself in a state of mind. To be more specific, there are two types of mindsets, the fixed and the evolving.Forpeoplewithafixedmindset,theybelievetalentisingrainedandthey cannot change their level of ability. And there are those with an evolutionary mindset who believe they can improve their skills through hard work and effort.People who believe they can improve themselves have an evolutionary mindset above all else, and they are much more likely to succeed in any field they choose.Germain Decelles 45'