Universal Human Needs

Belonging
Acceptance
Affection
Appreciation
Care
Communication
Connection
Closeness
Community
Companionship
Compassion
Consideration
Empathy – be seen, heard, understood
Inclusion
Intimacy
Love
Mutuality/Teamwork/Shared world view
Nurturing
Participation
Respect
Visibility
Warmth

Safety
Physical safety
Psychological & emotional safety
Consistency
Security
Stability
Support
Reassurance
Trust

Honesty
Authenticity
Integrity
Self-expression

Rest and Play
Enjoyment
Fun
Joy
Humour
Relaxation
Restoration
Stimulation

Peace
Beauty
Ease
Equality
Harmony
Inspiration
Order

Physical
Air/Sun/Food/Water
Health
Movement
Rest/sleep
Shelter
Touch
Connect to body & earth (holosapience)

Autonomy
Agency
Choice
Freedom
Independence
Initiative
Presence
Space
Spontaneity
Time

Meaning
Awareness
Celebration
Challenge
Clarity
Competence
Connection to spirit/earth
Consciousness
Contribution
Creativity
Discovery
Diversity/variety
Effectiveness
Growth
Hope
Integration
Learning
Mattering
Mourning
Purpose
Self-connection
Self-respect
To understand