Physiological needs: Apps like grocery delivery services (Instacart or Uber Eats) or health tracking devices help ensure access to food and monitor sleep. When I use grubhub to order food at the webb it fulfills my needs. 

Safety needs: Password managers or two-factor authentication systems protect personal data.  When I try to sign into my odu portal or any odu owned domain I am prompted with two-factor authentication. Duo mobile has to confirm it’s me trying to log in by sending a push notification to my phone. 

Love and belonging: Social media platforms allow people to stay connected with friends and family, even across great distances. Using social media has allowed me to stay connected with friends and family that are not in the same state or country as me.

Esteem needs: Personal blogs or creative platforms like YouTube or Instagram can serve as outlets for artistic expression, where receiving likes, shares, and positive comments builds a sense of accomplishment and confidence. When I post pictures from a photoshoot I modeled for, it always makes me feel a sense of belonging when friends and family support what i’m doing.Self-actualization: Tools like Photoshop, writing platforms, or coding environments let individuals create and innovate, fulfilling their desires to reach their highest potential. Using photoshop or an editing software to create anything I have the power to imagine.