What do you NEED? It's Not That Simple!

Are you meeting your own needs? Do you know what meeting your needs looks like for you? In this episode of "Leading with Heart," I share the importance of identifying and meeting your needs. Unmet needs can lead to negative emotions like exhaustion, anger, resentment, or anxiety. I’m going to help you start identifying your needs by sharing useful tips for identifying which areas of your life are thriving and which areas you may need to look deeper at. I’ll also provide a handful of resources to help you along the way. I’ll be sharing how to use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to do a “needs inventory” exercise. We can also use reverse engineering to uncover unmet needs. You’ll leave this episode with some tools to learn more about yourself and start advocating for your needs!

In this episode of "Leading with Heart," join your host Christina Mattison as we delve into the world of self-awareness and self-discovery. Are you truly meeting your own needs? What does it mean to meet your needs, and how can it impact your life?

It’s time to recognize the vital significance of identifying and fulfilling our innermost needs. Unmet needs can often manifest as negative emotions and disrupt our well-being. To prevent that, I'll teach you valuable insights and practical tips to help you identify the thriving areas of your life and explore those that require closer examination.

Discover the power of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as I guide you through a "needs inventory" exercise, enabling you to gain a comprehensive understanding of your own requirements for well-being. Additionally, learn how to reverse engineer your negative feelings to identify any unmet needs that may be lingering beneath the surface.

Today, you'll be equipped with the tools to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-improvement. By the end of this episode, you will have valuable insights into yourself and a deeper awareness of the keys to a fulfilling life.

If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you, over on Instagram, or in my Facebook community!

In this episode, we cover:

• Identifying your needs through the 4 pillars of wellness
• Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
• How to do a full life inventory

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Mazlow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid (https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html)
• cnvc.org Feelings Inventory (https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/feelings-inventory)
• cnvc.org Needs Inventory (https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventory)
• www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com (https://www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com/)

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast

Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Deep within you, lies the strength to design a life filled with joy, peace, and profound fulfillment. You don't have to conform to the mold of an overachieving robot to achieve success in the military. You can be authentically you and thrive.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast — your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life. Through research-based tools, expert interviews, and invaluable insights, these episodes will revolutionize your life.

Get ready to unlock your potential, uncover resilience, and discover the path to a life that aligns with your values and dreams. Join me as we navigate the challenges of military life together, finding balance, purpose, and well-being along the way.

Are you ready to embrace a life filled with joy, peace, and true success? Then it's time to tune in to the Leading With Heart podcast and embark on this transformative journey.