Exercise: Reflection
Try to notice how often you feel that your needs are not being met – how does that feel?
Also, pay attention to the positive feeling when your needs are fulfilled – how often do you experience that?
a) Negative b) Neutral c) Positive
a) The need was not met
b) When things don’t matter to you
c) When your needs are met
Reflect on the following:
- What needs do you have?
- What do you expect from yourself?
- What do you want from others?
- What is required for you to feel safe?
- How do you react when others do not give you what you want?
- Do you often feel insecure?
- What are your dreams?