CRITICAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Needs Evaluation
When you are accessing your critical needs keep in mind the definition and difference between a "need" and a "want".
Definition: NEEDS are conditions, things, feelings that you MUST have to be satisfied in life. Often, needs are the things that must be met before you can really "thrive" with life.
When you have unmet needs, you are usually "bound" or "hooked" by people, events and thoughts; you are more susceptible to being sad, depressed, angry or resentful.
Remember: NEEDS are what you MUST have, not what you want, prefer or deserve.
Definition: WANTS are conditions, things or experiences that you feel like you want to have in order to feel better about yourself, life, etc. Wants come from past experiences, upbringing, advertising or UNMET NEEDS. (When your needs are met, you find that your "want list" has less of a pull on you.)
Remember: WANTS are what you want to have, but could actually live without and not suffer tremendously.
Assessment Instructions: For each statement, select a number from 1 (Most True) to 5 (Least True).
NEEDS SUMMARY
Your five most critical needs (lowest scores) are:
Score Interpretation
5-10: Critical need - This need strongly influences your daily life and well-being
11-15: Important need - This need regularly affects your decisions and emotions
16-20: Moderate need - This need has some influence on your behavior and choices
21-25: Minimal need - This need has limited impact on your daily life
NEEDS INDEX - Understanding Your Critical Needs
Each need area encompasses specific aspects that may manifest in different ways. Use this reference to better understand the depth and breadth of each need.