Happiness is different for every person as it is based on how they were raised and the value that they place on things both material and immaterial.
For some, being happy means always having the spending power to buy whatever they fancy. For others, happiness is simply having shelter, clothing and a hot meal.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs begins with the acquisition of basic physiological needs of nourishment and security. It then moves on to psychological needs, which emphasises one’s self esteem and the need to have relationships and interactions with others. The peak of this hierarchy focuses on self-actualisation and achieving one’s full potential.
