The Needs Wheel
Feelings point at needs. Pick the category that fits, then the specific word — even if it surprises you.
Step 1 · pick a category
When to use it
After the Feelings Wheel, or any time you notice a strong reaction and aren't sure what's driving it. Especially useful before a hard conversation.Where it comes from
Nonviolent Communication (Marshall Rosenberg). The idea: every feeling is a signal about a need that's met or unmet. Name the need and you have something to act on.Nothing you tap here is saved or sent anywhere. This page is free to use and share — therapists often send it to clients between sessions.