Dominant Desire Finder

This assessment is designed to help you understand your dominant desires of the heart based on Lesson 6 of the Glorious Hope Recovery Program. It asks you a series of questions about your values, needs, and motivations. Please answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability.

Instructions

  • Please read each question carefully before answering.
  • Answer each question/statement on a scale of 0 to 6.
    ScoreEmotional Scales
    0Never feel this way: I never experience the emotion or feeling described in this statement.
    1Rarely feel this way: I very rarely experience the emotion or feeling, maybe in unusual circumstances.
    2Occasionally feel this way: I experience the emotion or feeling sporadically, usually in specific situations.
    3Sometimes feel this way: I experience the emotion or feeling periodically, but not consistently.
    4Often feel this way: I experience the emotion or feeling frequently, impacting my overall mood or behavior.
    5Very often feel this way: I experience the emotion or feeling regularly, significantly influencing my perspective and actions.
    6Always feel this way: I constantly experience the emotion or feeling, deeply ingrained in my overall state of being.
  • There are no right or wrong answers. The most important thing is to be honest and authentic.

This assessment is just a starting point. It can be helpful to revisit it from time to time to see how your desires of the heart may change over time.

I have a strong sense of my own identity and purpose in life.


I have a good understanding of what causes my anxiety, pain, and fear.


I believe that it is important to challenge the status quo and fight for a more just society.


I am willing to sacrifice my own personal goals and happiness in order to achieve justice for others.


I am bothered when I feel like I don’t belong.


I am passionate about learning about the world around me.


I believe that I am a valuable and worthwhile person, regardless of my accomplishments or failures.


I feel bad about myself when I am not approved of by others.


I need to be constantly reassured of love and commitment.


It is important for me to be recognized and appreciated by others.


I feel good about myself when I am approved of by others.


I feel a strong sense of compassion for others.


I want to be able to live a life that is authentic to me and my values.


I want to make a difference in the world and leave a legacy behind.


It is important for me to be a good person.


I feel a sense of peace and contentment when I am comfortable place.


I feel safe and comfortable expressing my needs and vulnerabilities to important loved ones.


I find myself engaging in activities or behaviors that help me to feel more peaceful and relaxed.


I want to be able to make my own choices and live my life on my own terms.


I am willing to change myself to get approval from others.


I feel a strong need to seek out approval from others.


I feel at ease and relaxed when I am in my comfort zone.


I feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment when I achieve my goals?


I feel I need to seek out approval from others.


I get stressed and anxious when things are unpredictable and uncontrollable.


I have a strong sense of hope and optimism for the future.


It is important to me to love others unconditionally, without expecting anything in return.


It is important for me to achieve my goals and succeed in life.


I need to feel free from anxiety, pain, and fear.


I am proud of who I am and the person I am becoming.


It is important for me to feel secure in my relationships.


I feel compelled to love others even when it is difficult.


I can be myself around the people I care about.


I feel confident in my ability to achieve your goals.


I am willing to do things that I don't want to do in order to get recognition from others.


I want to be known for my unique talents and abilities.


I seek out comfortable experiences and surrounding even when I don't need to?


I am willing to put in the hard work and effort necessary to succeed?


I feel lonely and isolated when I don't feel connected to others.


I want to be respected by others and recognized for my accomplishments.


I need to have a sense of inner peace and well-being even when things are difficult.


I need to feel I belong to a family, peer group, church group, or community.


I have defined coping mechanisms for dealing with anxiety, pain, and fear.


I feel loved and accepted by others, for who I am, not for what I do.


I want to be self-reliant and able to take care of myself.


I want to feel seen and acknowledged by the people in my life.


I feel a strong desire to make the world a better place.


I am constantly learning new things, even if they are not directly related to my work or personal life.


It is important to me that others know and understand me for who I am.


I want to be free from external constraints and limitations.


I feel like my life has meaning when I feel connected to others and known for who I am.


When someone wrongs me, I feel a strong desire to confront them and seek justice.


I find joy in the simple things in life, such as spending time with loved ones, enjoying nature, or helping others.


I feel bad about myself when you are not recognized or appreciated by others?


I feel more comfortable when I am in control of my environment and my life?


I have a strong drive to overcome challenges and achieve my dreams.


I worry about being abandoned or rejected in my relationship.


I feel a sense of peace and contentment within myself.


I believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their social status or power.


I am stimulated and inspired by new ideas and challenges.


I value my independence and autonomy.


I feel a sense of satisfaction when I am able to help others or make a positive impact on the world.


I feel a sense of joy and satisfaction when I am able to love others.


I am grateful for the good things in my life, even when things are difficult.


I want to make a positive impact on the lives of others.


I want to be remembered for my contributions to society.


I feel a strong sense of empathy for others even those who are different from me.


I believe that it is important to hold people accountable for their actions, even if it means confronting them.


Approval is important to me.


I feel like I have something unique and valuable to offer the world.


I find myself motivated to love others, even if it means sacrificing my own time or resources.


It is important for me to feel accepted and valued by the people I care about.


I want to make a difference in the world and leave a lasting legacy.


I am curious about everything and love to learn new things.


I find it difficult to trust anyone in a relationship.


I will sacrifice my own time, energy, or resources to help others.


I am content with my life, even when things are not going perfectly.


It is important to me to have close, caring, and intimate relationships with others.


I am always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn.


I feel good about myself when I am recognized and praised by others.