Maslow's 15 Traits of The Self-Actualized Person
by Dave Jensen

I've had these hanging next to my desk at home for a long time and have always drawn strength from them so I thought it would be kind of cool to share them here. Hope they help someone find the light at the end of their tunnel.

o Perceives reality accurately and objectively; tolerates and even likes ambiguity; and is not threatened by the unknown

o Accepts himself, others and human nature

o Is spontaneous, natural, genuine

o Is problem-centered (not self-centered), non-egotistical; has a philosophy of life and probably a mission in life

o Needs some privacy and solitude more than others do; is able to concentrate intensely

o Is independent, self-sufficient and autonomous; has less need for praise or popularity

o Has the capacity to appreciate simple and commonplace experiences; has zest in living, high humor, and the ability to handle stress

o Has (and is aware of) rich, alive, fulfilling "peak experiences," or moments of intense enjoyment

o Has deep feelings of brotherhood with all mankind; is benevolent, altruistic

o Forms strong friendship ties with relatively few people; and is capable of greater love

o Is democratic and unprejudiced in the deepest possible sense

o Is strongly ethical and moral in individual (not necessarily conventional) ways; enjoys work in achieving a goal as much as the goal itself; is patient, for the most part

o Has a thoughtful, philosophical sense of humor that is constructive, not destructive

o Is creative, original, inventive with a fresh, naive, simple and direct way of looking at life; tends to do most things creatively, but does not necessarily possess great talent

o Is capable of detachment from culture; can objectively compare cultures and can take or leave conventions