Core Motivations Assessment

Core Motivations Assessment

This assessment is indicated for clients experiencing a lack of direction or persistent apathy. It is particularly effective when goal-setting feels arbitrary or disconnected from a client’s internal state. Use it to help individuals articulate the foundational drivers that influence their choices and sense of purpose, moving beyond surface-level ambitions.

The directive provides a structure for clients to externalize and organize their thoughts around sources of personal meaning. This process helps identify consistent themes in their values, strengths, and interests. The resulting document serves as a concrete reference for therapeutic work or professional development, anchoring future decisions in a solid awareness of what is genuinely motivating for them.


Core Motivations Assessment

What activities are most important to you?
What are your primary motivators?
What do you want to achieve?
What is your main reason for getting up in the morning?
What specific activities do you genuinely enjoy?
What purpose or mission would you dedicate significant effort to?
What achievements or actions would you want to look back on with satisfaction?
What gives you a sense of accomplishment?
What issues or situations provoke a strong response and compel you to act?
What positive qualities have others observed in you?

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