Identifying needs and acting on them

Understanding your true needs—physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual—is essential for creating a fulfilling life. Too often you ignore these needs or confuse them with wants, leading to dissatisfaction despite apparent success.

The practice involves developing self-awareness to recognise what you genuinely need, distinguishing needs from desires, and taking concrete action to meet those needs. This might mean setting boundaries, seeking support, changing environments, or developing new skills. By honouring your authentic needs, you build a life aligned with your deepest values and natural rhythms.