This is the hierarchy starting from the bottom.)
Survival
Security in accommodation and employment
Personal and familial safety and health
Relationships and friendships
Romantic relationships and sexual intimacy
Self-esteem and confidence
Acceptance of self
Self-actualization and fulfillment
If you are struggling with one stage, you know that nothing above or further than that stage matters to you. Whatever your concern is will color your perception, analysis, and decision making on a subconscious level.