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, please do not hesitate to ask for help.
Please 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.
