Before we ask, “What is wrong with me?” it can help to ask, “What do I need?”
The Steady Self Needs Check-In is a simple reflection worksheet designed to help you slow down, identify what feels steady, notice what may need support, and choose one realistic next step.
What This Worksheet Helps You Notice
The worksheet uses a Maslow-inspired view of human needs alongside the Steady Self idea: when something feels off, we can pause long enough to understand the need underneath the reaction.
- Basic needs: Am I eating, sleeping, hydrating, and caring for my body?
- Safety: Do I feel physically, emotionally, financially, and environmentally secure?
- Connection: Do I have supportive relationships and a sense of belonging?
- Esteem: How am I treating myself? Do I feel capable, respected, and confident enough to act?
- Growth and purpose: What am I working toward, and what feels meaningful right now?
How to Use It
You do not have to “complete” every level before moving forward. Needs can overlap, change, and require maintenance throughout life. Use the worksheet as a check-in—not a test.
Fill in the spaces honestly. Circle what stands out. Then choose one area that deserves attention and identify one small action that could make that part of your life steadier.
Know your needs. Strengthen your foundation. Grow with intention.
This worksheet is intended for personal reflection, psychoeducation, and general wellness. It is not a diagnostic assessment or substitute for individualized mental-health care.
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