Motivation - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs attempts to describe human motivation,  considered that humans are driven by two different sets of motivational forces:
       1. those that ensure survival by satisfying basic physical and psychological needs;
       2.  those that help us to realise our full potential in life known as self-actualisation needs (fulfilling ambitions,                etc.).
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is often portrayed in the shape of a pyramid with the largest, most fundamental needs at the bottom and the need for self-actualization and transcendence at the top. Crux of the theory is that individuals’ most basic needs must be met before they become motivated to achieve higher level needs.
Physiological needs  is a concept that was derived to explain and cultivate the foundation for motivation.                     Humans are compelled to fulfill these physiological needs first in order to pursue intrinsic satisfaction on a higher level. If these needs are not achieved, it leads to an increase in displeasure within an individual. In return, when individuals feel this increase in displeasure, the motivation to decrease these discrepancies increases.
Safety needs Once a person's physiological needs are relatively satisfied, their safety needs take precedence and dominate behavior.
Social belonging  After physiological and safety needs are fulfilled, the third level of human needs are seen to be interpersonal and involves feelings of belongingness.
Esteem needs are ego needs or status needs. People develop a concern with getting recognition, status, importance, and respect from others. Most humans have a need to feel respected; this includes the need to have self-esteem and self-respect. Esteem presents the typical human desire to be accepted and valued by others. People often engage in a profession or hobby to gain recognition. These activities give the person a sense of contribution or value. Low self-esteem or an inferiority complex may result from imbalances during this level in the hierarchy. People with low self-esteem often need respect from others; they may feel the need to seek fame or glory. However, fame or glory will not help the person to build their self-esteem until they accept who they are internally. 
Psychological imbalances such as depression can distract the person from obtaining a higher level of self-esteem.

Self-actualization "What a man can be, he must be."  is  basis of the perceived need for self-actualization. This level of need refers to what a person's full potential is and the realization of that potential. Maslow describes this level as the desire to accomplish everything that one can, to become the most that one can be. Individuals may perceive or focus on this need very specifically. 


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