As a counseling psychologist, I hear a lot of my clients talk about wanting to become their "best selves." Who doesn't want to become their best self? It's a laudable goal for sure. Yet when listening ...

If you’re not familiar with self-actualization, the idea comes from renowned psychologist Abraham Maslow's theory of human motivation. Maslow hypothesized that unsatisfied needs drive our behavior.

Self-actualization is a person’s quest to reach their full potential. According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, a person must first meet several other needs, such as attaining self-esteem and gaining ...