Worksheet Wants vs. Needs
Worksheet Wants vs. Needs
Needs in Recovery
At times it can be difficult to discern “wants” from “needs,” especially in early recovery. When
making decisions, your needs should be prioritized over wants. Use this worksheet to list your
current wants and needs, and then answer the following questions.
Wants Needs
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How can you tell the difference between a want and a need?
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Is there anything that you’re not certain is one or the other? What are reasons it could be a
want? What are reasons it could be a need?
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What are some of the things on your list that are needs for you that may only be wants for
others? Is there anything on your list that’s a want for you, but a need for most?
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What (if anything) must you change to prioritize your needs? (Be specific.)
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