Curious interest

Alert

Also known as attentive

Strength 1 of 4

Quietly switched on, senses awake and attention ready for whatever turns up, without any sense of being on guard.

In the body

  • Clear, steady eyes
  • Head lifted slightly
  • A light readiness through the body

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

StimulationSafety

Softer and stronger

  1. Alert
  2. Interested
  3. Open
  4. Curious
  5. Engaged
  6. Intrigued
  7. Stimulated
  8. Fascinated

Often confused with

Interested

Alert is attention switched on and ready for whatever turns up; interested is attention that has settled on something in particular.