Different people do things for various reasons. Those reasons are not always obvious.  

Someone may donate money to a local charity because they believe in what they are doing. Another person may give so they look important in others' eyes. Another may see it as good PR for their business, while another gives because their child benefits from that organization’s efforts. Motives vary, but we don’t always think that is the case.  

This is part two of a four-part series of the six human needs framework. This frame will help you understand, with greater clarity, why people do what they do. It will also help you change your behaviour and help others do the same.  

It has helped so many of my colleagues, medical learns, and patients and they have found it one of the most important things they’ve ever learned.  

Why? Because six human needs psychology helps us understand our decisions and behaviours which then helps us develop awareness about the choices we are making. So often we are unaware of why we do what we do.  I've used this to help individuals improve their relationships with their partner, "troubled teenager", improve their financial situations, change a habit, and so much more. The best part is that it is a profoundly simple framework that helps create change.   

I promise you these lessons are critical in understanding human behaviour. I've broken it up into four episodes because the lessons in each are valuable and profound. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.  

Specifically, in this episode, I talk about the need for recognition (significance) and the need for love/connection. Everyone must meet these needs, and as you'll see, we meet them in different ways.  

If you deal with a narcissist or have trouble understanding why you have a problem with connecting with others or others have trouble connecting with you then, this will undoubtedly help you. You'll understand things such as why people play the victim and why some people play the hero. There is so much in this episode.   

Welcome to The Introverted Doctor, the podcast that uncovers myths, mistakes, and misconceptions that hold healthcare professionals back from living their best life at work, home, and play. Each week, Dr. Lalit Chawla will present tips and strategies that you can begin applying right away! He's a full-time Family Physician, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, International Lecture and Writer.   

In his former life, he was a professional Illusionist and still uses his skills in his workshops, lectures and in the clinical setting.  He incorporates magic and illusions in his lectures and teaches healthcare professionals how to use magic in a clinical setting and in the rehabilitation setting. 

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