How to Prioritize Your Needs (beyond Maslow)

How to Prioritize Your Needs in a supportive way means going beyond Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. People often reference this motivational theory when trying to understand behavior and choices. It's popular because it creates a simple framework that makes sense in our hierarchical, over-individualized society. It's problematic for the same reason, AND because it's based in a highly biased study influenced by the colonial corruption of native wisdom. Additionally, modern neuroscience now provides evidence of the inaccuracies of this model. To create a healthier way of being in the world, we need a healthier approach to understanding and honoring our needs.In this episode of Unlimited, I explore deconstructing Maslow’s Hierarchy and creating an intuitive approach to prioritizing your needs.Some of what we talk about in this episode includes:Understanding Maslow’s hierarchy of needsNeuroscience of belongingDecolonizing self-actualizationDiscerning your prioritiesThank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! Take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me: @unlimitedcoachvalWant to share your thoughts or have questions? Send me a message! I love to hear from you.  You can email me at [email protected] or DM me on InstagramAND don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:Why Work Life Balance Is a MythWhat’s Killing My MotivationThe Pressure to Love Your JobManaging with the Brain in MindThe Blackfoot Origins of Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsSimply Psychology - Maslow’s Hierarchy Of NeedsNational Women’s History Museum - Sarah Moore GrimkéIn Defense of Witches – The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still On Trial by Mona CholletThe Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate CONNECT WITH VALERIE:WebsiteInstagramFacebookGet email updates!Send us Fan MailSupport the show