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Ask "What Do I Need?"

When triggered, ask self: "what unmet human need?".

10 min Advanced

Goal

Reach need beneath emotion.

Steps

  1. 1
    Name emotion.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Self-clarity.

Evidence base

School: NVC

Founders: Marshall Rosenberg (2003)

Rosenberg — Needs.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Ask "What Do I Need?"" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Ask "What Do I Need?""?
Self-clarity. In the short term: Effective request.
Is "Ask "What Do I Need?"" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on NVC (Marshall Rosenberg (2003)). Rosenberg — Needs.
Is "Ask "What Do I Need?"" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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