How to meet your needs of recognition

We all remember for sure out teenager internal crazy world, when our hormones were driving us crazy. We all had HUGE problems (which where in fact not problems at all compare to today's world), and we didn't know where we belong, who we are, that nobody understand us and etc. 

You may say "Actually I am still asking those questions, so I don't think that anything changed". But it did. Many years passed, you know yourself better, you had a chance to be individual either it was in sport, music, science, community, fashion, tattoos, any other art. You had your moments (even if they were a small one), your achievements, dreams and goals.

The questions may stay the same but the person who is asking them is different. It is important to cultivate self-awareness and identify one's strengths. Practicing self-acceptance and expressing gratitude.

And it is never too late to know yourself even better in new circumstances or learn sth new to become more skilled, adaptable and attractive person. 

All of that can help create a positive and supportive environment that nurtures the need for recognition. Additionally, recognizing the efforts of others can contribute to a culture of appreciation and mutual respect. 

This are examples what you can do to make this need met:

Internal factors:
1. Defining and achieving goals:
Set realistic goals and work to achieve them. This gives you a sense of control and success, which positively affects self-esteem. 
2. Engaging in rewarding activities:
Find activities that give you joy and satisfaction. This could be hobbies, work, or spending time with loved ones. 
3. Expressing yourself:
Don't be afraid to share your thoughts and feelings with others. This helps you form deeper relationships and boosts your self-esteem. 
4. Building healthy self-esteem:
Working on self-esteem, such as through self-criticism, can help build a healthier self-image. 
5. Seeking positive reinforcement:
Pay attention to positive comments from others and celebrate your successes, even small ones. 

External factors:
1. Performing your duties diligently - at work and in your personal life. 
2. Choosing additional tasks, can be a way to prove yourself and earn praise. 
3. Looking for opportunities and situations where you can receive positive comments from others. This could be at work, at school, or in your personal life. 
4. Building healthy relationships can bring a sense of belonging and appreciation. 

5. Open and respectful communication with those around you, as well as expressing your own needs, can help you meet the need for recognition by others.

Remember that the need for recognition is a natural and important part of human life. By focusing on the inner and outer aspects of this need, you can achieve a greater sense of fulfillment and happiness.

All of you for sure know Maslov piramid, which is the principal of every human being. During my travels I had a chance to experience how important they are and how miserable your life can be if you badly manage to meet them.

However here I want to focus on 1 specific need which has big impact in our world and appears just before self-fulfillment need. It is need for recognition which is deeply rooted in our desire for validation and appreciation. You can see many people around with lack of recognition (those who are looking for a constant attention) or excessive - all those assholes.

That need helps meet several of others, including the need for accomplishment, feeling noticed and feeling appropriately challenged, which all contribute to building one's esteem. People who have a fragile sense of self-worth may seek constant approval from others to validate their experiences and bolster their self-esteem.

Don't get me wrong, we all want to feel good about ourselves and especially at work - that our effort make sense, that we are usefull, helpfull, respectfull, that we make some change in the world. And so how we suppose to know that without feeling this need and hearing a feedback?

Although, how not to be a slave of opinion of others, where at the same time you see constant triggers on every corner - "You need to be better version of yourself" - they say. Everywhere are pictures of celebrities who are leading the fashion. You are bombarded with adverts which tickles your ego, and it seems that all other people are doing fine but you.

Well.. I would say that no one has firm and stable self-esteem at all times. Of course it depends on your environment you are in and people who surround you. Especially when you were a kid, it relied upon your parents. But now when you are adult, you are not defined by any of those external factors. However they still impact on you. But the good thing is, you can work on it.

It is task for the whole life, but still better be better at something than be the same and complain.

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