What is Self-Transcendence? Definition and 6 Examples – Positive Psychology

Self-transcendence: it’s a term you’ve probably heard before. But maybe you never had a good grasp on exactly what it meant. You might have a hazy idea of “transcending” being akin to “rising above” and think of the concept as rising above oneself, but you don’t really know what it is beyond that.

If this describes you, you’ve come to the right place! In this piece, we will define self-transcendence, look at its components and characteristics, think of some examples, and explore how it can be achieved.

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