Aspirations are life goals for a Sim in The Sims 4. Chosen aspirations give Sims bonuses and can be completed to provide a Sim even further advantages. Choosing an aspiration isn’t a permanent choice, but they can help guide your Sim in their life. As the game goes on, you can complete these aspirations and gain even greater reward traits.

Aspirations chosen in Create a Sim/teen life stage:

  • Animal Affection – Relationships with animals begin at higher values.High Metabolism – It is easier to stay fit and trim when you have High Metabolism.Muser – Musers get better boosts to their skills when they are inspired.Dastardly – Dastardly Sims perform stronger and more successful mean interactions.Domestic – Domestic Sims will see their familiar relationships grow stronger faster.Essence of Flavor – Sims with Essence of Flavor make higher quality food and drink.Business Savvy – Business Savvy Sims earn more money from their careers.Quick Learner – Quick Learners build all skills a little bit faster!Home Turf – These Sims become Happy when they are in their home neighborhood.Alluring – Alluring Sims are more successful at romance than others.Collector – Collectors can find rare collectibles more often!Gregarious – Gregarious Sims build friendly relationships faster.Prepared Voyager – Sims who are Prepared Voyagers fill up their needs slightly when traveling.Career-Minded – Career-Minded Sims get a leg-up in their chosen profession with performance boosts that help them get promoted faster.Eco Master – This Sim is the neighborhood Eco Master! They can inspire other Sims to be eco-conscious.Entrepreneur – This Sim is the Neighborhood Entrepreneur! They like to take chances with investments and will not refuse handouts.Master Crafter – This Sim is the neighborhood Master Crafter! They can inspire Fabrication recipes in other Sims.

Completed Aspirations

Sims who meet certain goals within an aspiration will receive a new bonus. Sims are not limited to one completed aspiration. Expand your horizons and accomplish multiple goals.

Childhood Aspirations

Aspirations during childhood are not chosen by the player. Like Completed Aspirations, Sims will get bonuses after completing these aspiration requirements, earning themselves bonuses that stay with the Sim into adulthood.

Tutorial Aspirations

There are four aspirations available in the tutorial mode of The Sims 4. These aspirations all culminate to the reward trait, Over-Achiever, which gives Sims a starting salary bonus, quicker promotions, and faster Skill increases.

  • Trend-Setter – Your aspiration will help guide your Sim’s progress, as well as earn them Satisfaction points to spend on rewards.Painter – Your aspiration will help guide your Sim’s progress, as well as earn them Satisfaction points to spend on rewards.Athlete – Your aspiration will help guide your Sim’s progress, as well as earn them Satisfaction points to spend on rewards.Chef – Your aspiration will help guide your Sim’s progress, as well as earn them Satisfaction points to spend on rewards.

Keep in mind, you cannot choose these aspirations in the regular game mode.