This refers to the version of oneself that an individual strives to be or wishes they could be – encompassing goals, aspirations and values.
Your ideal self is like your personal superhero - it represents all the qualities you aspire to have and achievements you aim for.
Real Self: Who an individual actually is including both positive and negative attributes.
Self-Discrepancy Theory: This theory suggests that people compare their actual self to their ideal and ought selves, which can lead to different emotional outcomes.
Self-Actualization: The process of realizing and fulfilling one's potential.
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