Needs List

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Here is a list of common human needs

PHYSIOLOGICAL
Rest- I feel well-rested
Relaxation- I feel calm and peaceful.
Food- I feel well-fed.
Water- I feel hydrated.
Comfort- I feel comfortable.
Sex- I feel sexually fulfilled.
Physical Activity- I feel invigorated.

SAFETY
Physical Safety- I feel safe from physical danger.
Shelter- I feel protected from the elements of nature.
Emotional Safety- I feel safe from emotional danger
Financial Security- I feel confident that I will have enough money to continue meeting my needs.
Order/Structure/Familiarity/Consistency/Stability- I feel like my environment is dependable.

LOVE
Belonging/Community/Acceptance/Inclusion- I feel like I fit in and am accepted/wanted.
Attraction- I feel attracted to the people around me.
Affection- I feel physically close to people.
Kindness/Consideration/Compassion- I feel like people consider my needs.
Dependability/Trust- I feel like I can trust the people around me.
Support- I feel like there are people around to support me.
Understanding/Connection- I feel like I understand and know the people closest to me.
Openness/Transparency/Authenticity/Empathy/Intimacy- I feel deeply known and understood
Sexual Connection- I feel sexually connected.

ESTEEM
Recognition/Attention/Esteem/Appreciation- I feel recognized and celebrated for my accomplishments.
Respect/Prestige/Status- I feel respected and looked up to.
Contribution/Service- I feel like I am making a positive impact.
Competence/Achievement/Success/Excellence- I feel like I am succeeding at what I put effort into.
Challenge/Growth/Stimulation- I feel challenged by what I’ve been working on recently.

SELF-ACTUALIZATION
Purpose/Meaning- I feel like my life has meaning
Novelty/Variety/Adventure/Spontaneity- I feel like I’ve had new, exciting experiences lately.
Play/Joy/Laughter/Pleasure- I feel playful and am enjoying life.
Creativity- I feel like I am bringing new ideas to life.
Knowledge/Discovery- I feel like I am learning more and more about the world around me
Aesthetics/Beauty/Gratitude/Celebration/Presence- I feel appreciative of the beauty around me.
Privacy/Space- I feel like I’ve had an adequate amount of alone time.
Self-Connection/Self-Acceptance/Self-Understanding- I feel connected to and accept myself, my needs, and my desires
Autonomy/Agency/Independence/Control- I feel like I am in control, like I am free to make my own choices.