Jane Cheridy H.

Nuguid
BSHM-1A

Real Self vs Ideal Self

My philosophy guides me every day, it is like my defense mechanism for situations or events that may
occur in my life. Philosophies can be solely based how our mind thinks, and reacts to situations. Our
philosophy can be who we truly are inside. I am a motivated, determined, respectful young woman. I am
clearly confident in who I am, and the way I present myself.

My real self, is the person who thinks about the future, and being successful, and planning ahead,
what’s the next move. In life I want happiness, success and etc. I desire to teach others something I love to do,
to see someone receive joy off of something I also love to do dearest to my heart. My heart experiences so
much joy to teach someone else a passion that I really love. My goals as a professional baker or a chef would
be, to have fun and enhance my skills. My ideal self, is a person who could definitely work on their attitude,
and demeanor. The way others view me which is my public self, because I am such and quiet person, people
are at times intimidated by me.
Life is described by some to be an epic journey of self-discovery and actualization, and that’s exactly
what it is. Self-actualization is the term used to describe how individuals go their whole lives trying to reach
their full potential. Now, what does this mean to an individual? Being self-actualized means that an individual
knows who they are and what they want.
With this resource it is easy to see that becoming self-actualized is a difficult task, but one that can be
done and one that will make for a happier individual. Before one can become self-actualized, they have to first
meet other needs.These needs are at the bottom of the hierarchy because these are the easiest needs to
meet. The next set of needs are those of safety; an individual cannot go on without knowing that they are
living a stable life free from fear. If it is known that life is safe and comfortable, then social needs can be met.
Without friends and family and someone to take care of us and make us feel good, we can’t progress to the
next stage of life. After these external needs are met, it is time to move to internal needs. These include
esteem needs in which a person gains independence and is able to be their own person. This is the last
hierarchy before self-actualization, and many say that these last two sections are very similar to each other,
but self-actualization needs its own category. Without meeting all of these needs first, it is impossible to
become a self-actualized individual.