Abraham Maslow suggested that our behaviors and motivations can be explained by our status of needs – if we are lacking in certain areas, we will consciously and unconsciously focus our energies into satisfying those needs. Every now and then, it is good practice to take an inventory of your own “hierarchy” and ensure that you are engaging in activities that meet your needs and encourage overall health and well-being.

For this assignment, you will be completing a self-assessment of your current needs – are there things that you are neglecting? Are there aspects of your life that are being fulfilled? This will only be reviewed by you and your professor so feel free to be honest and open about where you are at right now. This could be an opportunity to make some positive changes if you find that you need a little assistance or boost in any area. However, if you feel uncomfortable discussing a particular topic (e.g., sex), please do not feel pressure to do so for this assignment.

ASSIGNMENT
To successfully complete the assessment, address the following:

You will use the Hierarchy of Needs Self-Assessment Log.
Simply open the file, evaluate each of the hierarchy categories and document the needs being or not being met.
Really try and take a moment to consider all the needs within the category; for example, you may be in a small argument with your friend, but not realizing how much it is impacting you until you stop and think about it.