Hierarchy of Needs

Abraham Maslow  ·  1943

LOWER ORDER HIGHER ORDER Physiological Food · Water · Shelter · Rest · Warmth Safety Security · Stability · Predictability · Order Belonging Love · Friendship · Acceptance · Community Esteem Recognition · Respect · Achievement · Status Self-actualisation Growth · Purpose · Meaning · Potential
← Lower order needs
Physiological
Food · Water · Shelter · Rest · Warmth
Safety
Security · Stability · Predictability · Order
Belonging
Love · Friendship · Acceptance · Community
Esteem
Recognition · Respect · Achievement · Status
Self-actualisation
Growth · Purpose · Meaning · Potential
Higher order needs ↑