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STEP 2: IDENTIFY YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS 39

1. You need a balance of work and play in your life in order to feel
your best. If you work too much, you lose your sense of humor. If
you play too much, you tend to get lazy or apathetic.
Need for balance.

2. You are at a meeting in which two people start to argue. You feel
uncomfortable and either try to smooth things over or shy away
from the conflict.

Need to be accepted/liked.
Need for peace/harmony.

3. You are always doing favors for other people, even at your own
expense.

Need to be accepted/liked.

Need to be appreciated.
Need to be useful/needed.

4. You keep others at arm’s length, because you don’t want to get
hurt.

Need to be accepted.

Need for safety/security.
5. You are the kind of person who goes out of your way to help
others, even though you don’t really have the time.

Need for peace/harmony.

Need to be useful/needed.

Need to be responsible/do the right thing.
6. You are constantly sending thoughtful notes, e-mails, or gifts to
your colleagues.

Need to be appreciated.

Need to be accepted/liked/included.
Need to be loved/cherished.