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50 Real Life Examples of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

They are grouped in 5 levels:

Level 1: Basic or physiological needs

These are survival needs of a biological order that cover: breathing, resting, eating, reproduction, running, etc.

• The first thing a human being has to do at the moment of birth is to breathe
• A person can not live more than 5 days without drinking water
• Sleep is vital for the functioning of our mind and body
• We must eat a balanced diet to keep our immune system healthy
• Our body cannot withstand a body temperature above 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Farenheit)
• Procreation is essential for the permanence of the human species
• Every workplace must have a hygienic toilet
• Whatever pain we feel, it is necessary to find out its cause and its immediately solution
• It is vital to have a safe shelter when camping in the forest to prevent any physical harm while we are asleep

Level 2: Security and Safety Needs

They include physical security, having a job, having a home, having health, etc.

• It is necessary to wear a seat belt when traveling in an automobile
• I have to get a job to be able to pay for my electric service
• My aunt is looking for a lawyer to help her get the deed to the land in order
• I prefer to pay for a private cab when I return home in the middle of the night instead of a bus
• I am saving to be able to cover any eventuality that may come up
• Juan will undergo a medical examination to rule out any possible complication due to a fall he suffered
• I will not accept Luis' invitation because he has a reputation as a womanizer and I do not want to be discredited
• Today I will not drink liquor because I am the designated driver to take my family to and from the airport
• Before I get married I have to find a way to have my own apartment
• I have to buy a car so that I am not traveling by bus when I leave work at night

Level 3: Affiliation and Attachment Needs

They include giving and receiving affection, belonging to a group, having friends, being accepted by society, etc.

• My boyfriend has not yet asked for my hand in marriage and we have been dating for 3 years
• I will tell my cousin to include me in his baseball team
• Today there will be a chess competition with Martín's team, I hope my team wins
• I am my maternal grandfather's favorite grandson
• My friends threw me a welcome party
• I was chosen as the best student of the semester in my English class
• I'm looking forward to taking my kids to the park this weekend
• My neighbor invited me to go to the beach with his family
• I have not been able to be part of the soccer team because there are no vacancies yet
• I will ask my girlfriend to forgive me

Level 4: Recognition and esteem needs

It is divided in two parts:

Low: to have fame, self-mastery, reputation, appreciation, recognition, etc.

• I am the boss of my business and my employees have better cars than me, so I have to buy one of the year
• At school everyone makes fun of me, even though I'm a good student
• My aunt does not appreciate my cousin who strives to be a good son
• I have been the best employee of the month, I have exceeded my goals and yet they don't want to increase my salary
• My uncle is called the alcoholic in the neighborhood, even though he has not been drinking for more than 10 years, and that bothers me

High: mastery, achievement, freedom, independence, confidence, etc.

• If I study 2 hours a day, I am sure that I will pass the math test
• I have to train every weekend in order to be selected for the team
• When I finish my studies, I will start a business and then I will be able to buy my own house
• I am the only one of my classmates who has maintained a high average this school year
• I am confident that I can hold a conversation in Spanish with a native speaker

Level 5: Self-actualization or self-actualization needs

They include creativity, morality, success, etc.

• I feel better now that I go to church every Sunday
• I was finally able to get the manager position at my job
• Today I completed my PhD in Cost Accounting
• I am the team captain and have been for 5 years for my good performance
• I have the reputation of being a good chess player among my fellow players
• I was able to get help for the people who lost their homes due to the hurricane
• I have a sharp ear for tuning any guitar
• I live in a nice house and I am married to the man of my dreams
• I have had the joy of traveling to Italy and seeing many places that I have always wanted to see
• I like to give good advice to those in need