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1.    If you want to be self-actualized, you must accept yourself (flaws and all)

1. If you want to be self-actualized, you must accept yourself (flaws and all)

First, you need to accept who you are, including your flaws. Some imperfections you can fix, but others you’ll have for life. Decide to approve of these unchangeable traits.

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3. Try new things

3. Try new things

To become as extraordinary as you can, you must gain more life experiences.

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Self-actualizing transforms you

Self-actualizing transforms you

Self-actualizing will transform you into the most exceptional person you could ever be. It’s possible for you. In fact, it’s everyone’s responsibility to become the best person they can be.

Therefore, don’t try to be like everyone else and decide today to be yourse...

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9. Have peak experiences

9. Have peak experiences

Self-actualized people have peak experiences often. A peak experience is a moment of complete bliss and euphoria.

These magical momen...

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7. Dig deep

7. Dig deep

Addressing our psychopathologies (mental issues) is essential to finding one’s self. Not to mention, they’re one of the major focuses here at

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5. Experience the present

5. Experience the present

Self-actualized people realize how precious life is, and they live accordingly. It’s important to understand that one of these days, you won’t be here anymore.

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Are you ready to get self-actualized?

Are you ready to get self-actualized?

Self-actualizing can be a challenge if you’re already going through a demanding time. But luckily, it’s still possible!

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Self-actualized people

Self-actualized people

Self-actualized people are extraordinary and different from the rest of society. They’re confident, joyful, creative, independent, and free. These people flow with life instead of resisting or fighting against it. Above all, they bask in the phenomenal feeling of reaching their highes...

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6. Self-actualized people never stop learning

6. Self-actualized people never stop learning

When you’re self-actualized, you’ll crave knowledge. As a result of opening your mind to new subjects, you broaden your perspective of the world.

Read about philosophy, psychology, or anything that sparks your curiosity. Self-education helps you to be a more well-ro...

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2. Become self-actualized by being more independent

2. Become self-actualized by being more independent

Self-actualized people have solid relationships with others. While this may be true, they also cherish the time they spend alone. They unde...

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4. Embrace honesty

4. Embrace honesty

It’s necessary, to be honest with others and yourself if you want to be self-actualized. I’m an INFJ, so honesty has always been important to me.

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8. Find your purpose

8. Find your purpose

To become self-actualized, you must take responsibility for your life and happiness. But you’ll never reach fulfillment if you deprive yourself of a passion or a goal.

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