Two exercises to figure out what fulfils you in this life.

1. 1. Fill the columns with 4 or 5 more examples of what each need means to you.
Significance Love +
Connection
Certainty + Variety/
Uncertainty
Growth Contribution
Recognition Power in relationships The known The constructive
unplanned
Evolution Being a part of
something larger than
yourself
Being seen Tribe, club The planned Beneficial unplanned Bigger Adding value
Being noticed belonging Structure Unlooked for fun Expansion Investing
Authority Acceptance, approval Safety Spontaneity Development
Standing out Inclusion Assurance,
reassurance,
insurance
Constructive
opportunity
Overcoming
What in your life fulfils
this need?
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What in your life fulfils
this need?
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What in your life fulfils
this need?
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What in your life fulfils
this need?
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What in your life fulfils
this need?
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What in your life fulfils
this need?
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2. 2. Once you’ve decided ‘what’ fullfills every need, answer ‘how’ does it do it?
Example:
Acting fulfils my positive variety/uncertainty in the form of new, unexpected projects. Not one day of my life is ever the same.
Acting also fulfils my Growth need by pushing me to do things and play roles I may feel out-of-depth with.
………………………fullfils my Significance need……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………fullfils my Love +Connection need……………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………fullfils my Certainty need…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………fullfils my +Variety/Uncertainty need……………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………fullfils my Growth need……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………fullfils my Contribution need……………………………………………………………………………………………………