In psychology, self-actualization is achieved when you're able to reach your full potential. Being truly self-actualized is considered the exception rather than the rule since most people are working to meet more pressing needs.

At what age do people self actualize?

They reasoned that, as required by Maslow (1963), an adult should be sufficiently mature to have gained a significant degree of self-actualization by the age of 36.

How does a person reach self-actualization?

The attainment of self-actualization involves one's full involvement in life and the realization of that which one is capable of accomplishing. Generally, the state of self-actualization is viewed as obtainable only after one's fundamental needs for survival, safety, love and self-esteem are met (Maslow, 1943, 1954).