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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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
Noun
  • As any student of American politics knows, the GOP’s sojourn in the political wilderness and their brutal struggle of self-discovery lasted all of two years.
    Todd Eberly, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The Thing About Jellyfish is uplifting, focusing on self-discovery through life’s challenges.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-discovery
Noun
  • The entirety of the album is a self-exploration for Carroll.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In a 2022 interview with Art Plugged, Cunningham explained her art as a form of self-exploration.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-exploration
Noun
  • Lastly, revolutionary Uranus will enter Gemini—your 12th house of subconscious inner workings—as of July 7, launching a long period of spiritual introspection that lasts until 2033.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Be Introspective In times of change or disruption, natural or otherwise, introspection is critical.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of introspection
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  • His self-awareness is a big part of why this scout feels Durbin can be successful at the major league level; albeit in a limited role.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • That is a rare display of self-awareness on a show that often lacks it.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-awareness
Noun
  • This is followed by a full moon in your sign, bringing a powerful full-circle moment while encouraging self-reflection.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Here are a few ways to begin: Engage in self-reflection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-reflection
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