Belonging: Overcome Your Inner Critic and Reclaim Your Joy by Catherine A. Wood

Author:Catherine A. Wood [Wood, Catherine A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781641374699
Publisher: New Degree Press
Published: 2020-04-07T22:00:00+00:00

TAKING ACTION: TIME TO START FLEXING THOSE MUSCLES AROUND WHAT YOU NEED

Today, we will revisit and expand upon a practice we covered last week about getting connected with our needs. The Nonviolent Communication Method is a wonderful method for helping us identify our needs. When we begin the journey of knowing ourselves, having a list of potential needs can be a useful structure to help. Use the following Needs Inventory to try on different words and discover what resonates with you. With patience and practice, you will become more skilled in identifying your needs and speaking on behalf of them.27

Today, print and post this Needs Inventory below (or download it directly from CNVC.org) in a prominent spot where you can access it throughout the day.

CONNECTION

acceptance

affection

appreciation

belonging

cooperation

communication

closeness

community

companionship

compassion

consideration

consistency

empathy

inclusion

intimacy

love

mutuality

nurturing

respect/self-respect

safety

security

stability

support

to know and be known

to see and be seen

to understand and

be understood

trust

warmth

PHYSICAL WELL-BEING

air

food

movement/exercise

rest/sleep

sexual expression

safety

shelter

touch

water

HONESTY

authenticity

integrity

presence

PLAY

joy

humor

PEACE

beauty

communion

ease

equality

harmony

inspiration

order

AUTONOMY

choice

freedom

independence

space

spontaneity

MEANING

awareness

celebration of life

challenge

clarity

competence

consciousness

contribution

creativity

discovery

efficacy

effectiveness

growth

hope

learning

mourning

participation

purpose

self-expression

stimulation

to matter

understanding

Practice noticing what you need and lovingly meeting that need for yourself daily this week. This could include taking the action yourself or making a request of someone else. Track those needs that you meet for yourself below and note any insights you discover about yourself:

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