7.2. Needs of the Body

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are two key physical needs of the body?

   Hint

   Think about what we need to survive.

2. 2.

   Why is hygiene important for the body?

   Hint

   Consider how we feel when we are clean versus dirty.

3. 3.

   What are the three main needs of the body?

   • Nourishment
   • Protection
   • Health
   • Knowledge
   • Love
   • Trust
   • Food
   • Water
   • Psychological Safety

   Hint

   Refer back to the core needs discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: The body can make decisions on its own.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how the Self interacts with the body.

5. 5.

   Given a scenario where a person believes luxury items can fulfill their need for happiness, analyze the potential outcomes of this misunderstanding.

   Hint

   Reflect on how deeper emotional needs are overlooked.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the importance of conscious decisions in fulfilling bodily needs and propose strategies to improve this awareness.

   Hint

   Think about what choices can improve overall health.