What are Esteem Needs?
What are Esteem Needs?
Esteem needs are the human needs to feel “I matter and I’m capable,” both in one’s own eyes and in the eyes of others.
What is Self-Transcendence?
What is The Hierarchy of Needs?
This is a way of explaining what people tend to seek in life, from basic survival all the way up to growth and purpose.
What is Safety?
What is Safety?
Safety Safety is about reducing the chances of getting hurt or harmed – physically, emotionally, or financially – so you can live your life with less fear and more freedom. It is never about removing all risk (which is impossible),…
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This section holds a list of psychological concepts that form a basic understanding of the human mind.
What is Love?
What is Love?
Love is the deep “yes” your whole being feels toward someone or something. It is a lasting care that wants the other to exist, to be safe, and to grow – even when it’s not easy, even when you don’t get what you want in the moment.
What is Connection?
What is Connection?
A sense of connection is the feeling that you are not alone—that you belong somewhere, and that your life touches other lives in a real way. It is the sense of “we” that sits alongside “I.”
What is Self-Regulation?
What is Self-Regulation?
Self‑regulation is your ability to notice what is happening inside you and then choose how to respond, instead of just reacting on impulse. It is how you steer your thoughts, feelings, and actions so you don’t get completely taken over by stress, anger, fear, or urges.
What are Natural Human Needs?
What are Natural Human Needs?
Natural human needs are the basic things a person must have to stay alive, stable, and able to grow as a whole human being. They are not “wants” or luxuries; they are the foundations that help your body, mind, and heart work well.
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What is Self-Talk?
Self-talk is the running conversation you have with yourself in your own mind. It is the voice that comments on what you do, feel, and think. It can be kind and supportive, or harsh and cruel. Over time, your self-talk shapes how you see yourself and how you act.
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What is Self-Respect?
Self-respect is how you treat yourself on the inside. It means seeing yourself as a person who has value, deserves care, and is worth standing up for. It is not about thinking you are better than others; it is about knowing you are not less.