Pyramid of Needs

The Pyramid of Needs, often called Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, is a way to understand human motivation. It’s structured like a pyramid with five levels. The bottom level includes basic needs like food, water, and safety. Once these are met, people seek social connections and belonging. After that are esteem needs, such as respect and achievement. At the top is self-actualization—reaching your full potential. The idea is that lower-level needs must be satisfied before focusing on higher-level ones, guiding personal growth and fulfillment.