Each motive (Bladder, Hunger, Comfort, Room, Energy, Fun, Hygiene, and Social) all has specific things you can do to raise the level. Some have only a few options. For example, to increase bladder levels, a Sim needs to use the bathroom. While the fun motive can be satisfied by a huge array of objects, such as watching TV or playing basketball.
Motives and Associated Activities
| Motive | Activity |
| Hunger | Snack, Meal, Pizza, Candy, & food found Downtown |
| Comfort | Objects with high comfort level |
| Hygiene | Wash Hands, Shower, Hot Tub, Bath |
| Bladder | Use Toilet (make sure to flush!) |
| Energy | Nap, Sleep |
| Fun | TV, Computer, Basketball, Reading, Pinball, etc. |
| Social | Interact with other Sims |
| Room | Lots of Light, Large room, clean |
