An
important part of our Perceived World is the Quality World.
Dr. Glasser describes the Quality World as a "personal
picture album" of all the people, things, ideas, and
ideals that we have discovered increase the quality of our
lives.
While the Basic Human Needs are the general
motivation for all human behavior, the Quality World is
the specific motivation. The Basic Human Needs describe
what we need, the Quality World pictures detail how we meet
those needs. The Basic Human Needs are universal; our Quality
Worlds are unique.
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The pictures in our Quality
World:
- Meet one or more of our Basic
Human Needs
- Are changing and changeable
- Are unique
- Often conflict with each other
- Vary in levels of intensity
- Vary in levels of attainability
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To gain a clearer understanding
of your personal Quality World, discuss with a partner
or small group a few of the following:
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Who are the most
important people in your life?
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What are your most
deeply held values?
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If you become the
person you would ideally like to be, what traits or
characteristics would you have?
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What is an accomplishment
that you are really proud of?
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If you could
have the perfect job, what would that be?
If you were independently
wealthy, what would you do with your time?
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Describe a time
in your life you would call a peak experience.
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What does it mean
to be a friend?
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What is brings a
significant amount of meaning to your life?
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What, for you, makes
a house a home?
What have you learned about your Quality
World? About Quality World pictures in general?
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