Evaluative Words --> Unmet Universal Needs

This tool helps map evaluative words for emotions to describe emotions and then helps map them to the unmet universal need that I may be having.

This tool is built on the principle that emotions and feelings are the way that our body physically expresses that we aren't meeting our human needs. E.g. Sadness can be felt when feeling disconnected. The underlying need that they body is communicating is a need for connection.

Expressing My Needs​

When <observation>, I feel <evaluative word> because I'm needing some <universal need>. Can you <request>?

Guessing Other's Needs (Empathy)​

Are you feeling <guess the feeling> because you're needing some <guess the need>?

References​

• Kevin Hale - How to Work Together
• The Basics of NVC Part 1
• The Basics of NVC Part 2
• The Basics of NVC Part 3
• The Basics of NVC Part 4
• Feelings Wheel
• Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions
• How are you doing?
• Center for Non-Violent Communication
• Feelings/Emotions List
• Needs List