Universal Human Needs

Feelings act as guides. As compasses pointing toward a met or an unmet need. The list below was developed by the Center for Nonviolent Communication, which has contributed a great deal to the world of relational wellness. (Thanks CNVC!) It’s worth consulting your emotions which sometimes can highlight relevant data about our situation.

Your emotion is telling you that you might need more of something. Take a look at this list and see what pops out at you.