Why basic needs are important
Every person has certain basic needs that must be met in order to feel comfortable, stay healthy, and realize their potential.
If these needs are neglected for a long time, stress, dissatisfaction, and illness arise.
The central basic needs
- Security – the feeling of protection and stability.
- Connection – relationships and community where we feel a sense of belonging.
- Competence – experiencing that we are capable and effective.
- Autonomy – being able to act independently.
- Meaning – knowing why we do something.
These needs are universal – they apply regardless of age, culture, or background.
What happens when they are missing
- If security is missing, fear arises.
- If connection is missing, we feel lonely.
- If competence is missing, helplessness arises.
- If autonomy is missing, frustration arises.
- If meaning is missing, emptiness arises.
Your next step
By recognizing your basic needs, you can better understand why you sometimes feel drained or blocked in certain situations.
The bestforming App supports you in taking these needs into account in your everyday life:
- Exercises that help you strengthen connection,
- Routines for more security and structure,
- Tools that give you back autonomy and clarity.
Get the app and start shaping your life so that your basic needs are met – for more balance and quality of life.