Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising of a five-tier model of human needs. Maslow proposed that human needs can be organized into a hierarchy. This hierarchy ranges from more concrete needs such as food and water to abstract concepts such as self-fulfillment.
According to Maslow, when a lower need is met, the next need on the hierarchy becomes our focus of attention. Nursing school can be very stressful, adding financial strain, taking time away from family, friends, activities that you enjoy, and more importantly, time away from yourself. This assignment is meant for you to slow down and reflect on your own needs, the stress you may be feeling (and not know you are), and perhaps focus your attention on what matters most at this point in time. There are three parts to this assignment. Label and follow them accordingly.
PART 1:
Make a list of any issues, problems, needs, wants, or distractions that you are currently experiencing that can potentially distract you from pursuing your educational goals. These things should be things that are interfering with your ability to stay focused on this journey. These things may include lack of motivation, financial problems, work related issues, poor self-esteem, relationships, childcare issues, lack academic skills, transportation problems, social distractions,…
Place this list under a header “Part 1”
Part 2:
Next, go back to your initial list and decide which type of need each of these fall under; Physiological, Safety, Love & Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization). If you are unsure where something may go, then ask yourself what that thing means to you. (Car = can mean Safety and Security; Popularity with friends; or Ego – feel good about self). If an item represents more than one type of need, then list all that apply, but take note of which need is primary.
Once this is completed, go back and create the list based on the need you gave them. Start with your physiological needs, and then list your safety, followed by love and belonging, esteem and lastly, self actualization.
Place this list under a header “Part 2”
Part 3:
Now that you have prioritized your needs according to Maslow’s Theory, you should be able to better focus where you should be spending your energy– consider starting by addressing those issues that are lowest on Maslow’s triangle. In other words, focus on meeting your physiological needs, followed by safety, love and belonging, esteem and lastly, self-actualization. If you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed by multiple, simultaneous issues, using this approach can be helpful. If at any time you feel overwhelmed and are not sure how to address the needs you listed above, do not hesitate to ask for help.
Answer the following questions:
What do you feel the main purpose of this assignment was?
How do the needs you identified impact your overall success? Do you feel they have a positive or negative impact?
How could this exercise benefit your patients?
Other thoughts or reflections?
Objectives of this Assignment:
1) To identify any needs, you have which may be interfering with your ability to focus on school.
2) To help you prioritize your needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory.
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