Basic Human Needs for Emotional Health & Wellbeing

How well are your needs met?

For good emotional health and wellbeing your basic needs have to be met, in a way that is appropriate for you.

Basic Human Need	Examples	How well is it currently met. (Score 1 - 10. 1 = not at all, 10 = fully met)	How will you better meet this need in future?
The need to feel understood and connected	Sharing ideas, feelings and dreams with others.
The need to give and receive attention	Regular contact with other people.
Taking account of the mind-body connection	Exercise, nutrition, sleep.
Having a sense of control	An appropriate sense of control in your life, and letting go of the things outside of your control.
Need for creativity and stimulation	New challenges, learning and expanding your horizons.
The need for purpose and goals.	Making future plans or having a sense of purpose.
A sense of connection to something bigger than oneself.	Religion, community groups, Voluntary work. Anything that takes the focus off yourself.