03/19/2026
When you are feeling frustrated, drained, or lost, it is very helpful to think of your core psychological needs and identify which areas are currently running on empty.
Here are the 6 core needs to check in with today:
1. Competence & Growth
When met: You feel confident and motivated.
When unmet: You feel frustrated, helpless, or stuck.
2. Connection & Belonging
When met: You feel loved, supported, and valued.
When unmet: You feel lonely, invisible, or misunderstood.
3. Autonomy & Identity
When met: You feel free, authentic, and empowered.
When unmet: You feel trapped, resentful, or disconnected from yourself.
4. Safety & Security
When met: You feel calm, steady, and reassured.
When unmet: You feel anxious, fearful, or unstable.
5. Meaning & Purpose
When met: You feel fulfilled, inspired, and aligned.
When unmet: You feel empty, aimless, or lost.
6. Play & Joy
When met: You feel light, energized, and joyful.
When unmet: You feel drained, rigid, or flat.
Which "unmet" need resonates with you the most right now?
