self-actualization
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self-actualization
The development of one's own personality, abilities, and talents according to one's own wishes and goals. It describes the process of fully realizing one's own potential and leading a fulfilled life.
Viele Menschen suchen in ihrer Arbeit nach Selbstverwirklichung, nicht nur nach einem guten Gehalt.
Many people look for self-actualization in their work, not just a good salary.
The word is a compound made up of 'Selbst-' (self), 'verwirklichen' (to realize), and the ending '-ung', which describes a process or a result. So it literally means 'the realization of one's own self'.
Für viele Künstler ist ihre Kunst ein Weg zur Selbstverwirklichung.
For many artists, their art is a path to self-actualization.
'Selbstverwirklichung' (self-actualization) is often combined with verbs like 'suchen' (to seek) or 'finden' (to find). It also frequently appears in connection with certain areas of life, for example 'Selbstverwirklichung im Beruf' (self-actualization at work) or 'in der Kunst' (in art).
Er fand seine persönliche Selbstverwirklichung in der ehrenamtlichen Arbeit.
He found his personal self-actualization in volunteer work.
This term is often used in the fields of psychology, philosophy, and personal development. It describes a deep, personal goal that goes beyond material success.
In dem Seminar geht es um Wege zur beruflichen und privaten Selbstverwirklichung.
The seminar is about paths to professional and personal self-actualization.
