The Six Basic Human Needs Survey

We all have basic human needs.

Cloé Madanes, a world-renown psychotherapist and strategic therapist, has identified six:

  1. Certainty
  2. Uncertainty or Variety
  3. Significance
  4. Love & Connection
  5. Contribution
  6. Growth. 

The first four needs are related to our physical and emotional well being where the last two are related more to our spiritual needs. 

Each of us has two to three needs that are more important than the others.

Answer the following questions to determine the top two human needs most important to you. 

Every statement must be graded as: "Yes", "Partly", or "No". 
Honestly grade each statement:

"Yes" is for "yes, this is really me."

"Partly" is for "this is partly who I am."

"No" is for "no, this is probably not who I am." 

If you do not know if it applies to you, it's probably best to give it a "no". 

In order to get accurate results, please answer EVERY question!

Do not dwell too long on each question.  Usually, the first response that pops into your head is the most appropriate one.  Don't try to second guess your response. The survey should not take more than 15 minutes - some can even finish in 10 minutes!  It depends on how well you know yourself.

Once completed, click "save and send" and I will start working on your results asap so I can send you your personalized results. 

If you would like to discuss your top two human needs to find out how they impact your life and what you can do about it or want to know the order of all of your six basic human needs, we can schedule a free consultation.  (I'll let you know how to connect when I send you your results.) If you're just curious - I am happy to share this information for you without any expectation that you will want to discuss your results.  But I would like to know if you are surprised by the results!

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1. People are impressed by me.

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2. Feeling that I “belong” is important to me.

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3. I need to feel grounded.

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4. I don’t mind taking risks.

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5. I don’t fear change.

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6. A failure is not a failure if you keep trying.

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7. I believe in giving back.

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8. I’m good at taking care of people.

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9. I often worry about what people are saying about me.

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10. I like to have as much stability in my life as possible.

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11. It’s important to contribute to your community.

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12. I like to develop new ideas and projects.

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13. I’m security conscious.

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14. I like to be an example to others.

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15. I’m competitive.

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16. I hate the feeling of boredom.

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17. I know how to make connections with people.

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18. I constantly aspire to improve.

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19. Danger is never exciting to me.

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20. In most close relationships I’m usually the giver.

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21. There is always something new to be learned.

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22. I need to feel fulfilled.

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23. I frequently evaluate myself.

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24. I like for things to be predictable.

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25. I am more loving than most people.

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26. Recognition is very important to me.

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27. I like the feeling of exertion.

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28. I’m very careful of not over spending.

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29. Education is important to me.

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30. I’m a leader.

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31. I’m always looking for new experiences.

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32. I sometimes over extend myself in trying to help people.

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33. My routines and habits are important to me.

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34. I take pride in who I am.

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35. I like how learning something new changes my perspective.

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36. Sometimes the most important work is not what you’re being paid for.

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37. I’m not an adventurous person.

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38. No one would say that I’m selfish.

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39. I tend to spend beyond my limits.

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40. I like to feel important.

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41. Every failure is a learning experience.

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42. I like to learn in order to teach what I learn.

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43. I seek unity in my relationship.

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44. I like to make a difference.

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45. I refrain from acting when I’m not sure about all the consequences of my actions.

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46. I suffer when I feel blocked.

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47. I enjoy suspense.

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48. Prestige is very important to me.

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49. I’m a romantic.

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50. I’m constantly learning.

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51. Giving is more important to me than receiving.

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52. I like to be Number 1.

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53. I hate taking risks of any kind.

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54. I like to constantly develop myself.

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55. I like to give my time and energy to good causes.

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56. I like to be admired by others.

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57. I’m proud of my ability to learn new things.

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58. We are here to make this world a better place.

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59. I like to grow and develop in different areas.

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60. Personal relationships are the most important thing in my life.

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61. Sometimes I can be intimidating.

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62. I often look for new forms of entertainment.

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63. I’m concerned about anything that might be risky.

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64. Being fulfilled in your work is more important than being admired.

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65. I strive to improve my skills.

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66. I get close to people by being generous with money, time and energy.

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67. I like to think carefully before I go into action.

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68. Sometimes I like the thrill of experiencing fear.

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69. I need to feel respected.

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70. When we stop growing, we die.

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71. The feeling of togetherness is important to me.

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72. For life to make sense, you have to leave a mark in the world.

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73. Feeling comfortable at all times is important to me.

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74. I enjoy being involved in many different activities.

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75. I’m always comparing myself to others in terms of success.

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76. I need to have passion in my relationship.

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77. If I’m not contributing to others, my life is meaningless.

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78. When making a decision, I often think about what might be more enjoyable.

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79. I can’t stand to feel stagnant.

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80. I need to feel as safe as possible at all times.

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81. If I commit to something, I worry that something better might come along.

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82. I never want to be seen as a loser.

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83. I don’t care about having much stability in my life.

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84. I have a mission.

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