I guess we all need food, water, and sleep/rest. But the rest is debatable.
- Some religious communities ban sex, and the members thrive anyhow.
- I doubt if all people need to belong to others or groups of others.
- Despite the human body needing exercise to function cognitively, Stephen Hawking found a way.
- Some (self-actualising) people will stop eating and sleeping and wither away if they are prevented from creating, solving problems or whatever their oxygen is.
What are the signs of you not thriving? What are your needs to thrive in each of the five layers of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
Please take care of your needs when you are not thriving! Or reach out and get help!