MOTIVATIONAL LEVEL 5 = SELF-ACTUALIZATION SKILLS CREATIVITY SKILLS STATEMENT = "I can improvise solutions to my problems after I have satisfied my consequential lower motivational needs!" Self-Talk questions to think through action-oriented personal issues: [1] Am I a self-starter? .....................................................Always ____ Sometimes____ Never ____ [2] Do I have adequate enthusiasm for solving most problems? .....................................................Always ____ Sometimes ____ Never ____ [3] Do I try to be creative when solving problems? .....................................................Always ____ Sometimes ____ Never ____ [4] Am I dedicated to achieving innovative results? .....................................................Always ____ Sometimes ____ Never ____ [5] Do I accept difficult challenges easily? .....................................................Always ____ Sometimes ____ Never ____ Planning for the future by using the "SMART" formula for creating plans to achieve my personal goals and to feel successful: S = Specific goals M = Measurable goals A = Achievable plans R = Realistic plans T = Time-Limited plans SELF-TALK comments about making my creative plans for the future: "I will always remember the order of importance of my self-actualization needs in the context of the SMART RULES for developing my self-actualization skills so my plans will be realistic and therefore achievable." Return to: Maslow Interactive Motivational Chart