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Important note: If this exercise, at any point, produces intense or overwhelming feelings, stop what you’re doing. Instead, consider seeking the assistance of a professional therapist.
Important note: If this exercise, at any point, produces intense or overwhelming feelings, stop what you’re doing. Instead, consider seeking the assistance of a professional therapist.
The Wheel of Life is a widely used self-assessment tool designed to help individuals reflect on key areas of their lives and identify where they are thriving—and where there may be room for growth. This simple yet powerful exercise helps you visualize how balanced your life truly is.
By rating your satisfaction in categories such as Career, Finances, Health, Relationships, Personal Growth, and more, the Wheel of Life gives you a clear, visual snapshot of your current life balance. It allows you to explore questions like:
Where am I most satisfied?
Where am I experiencing the greatest gaps?
What specific actions can I take to bring more balance into my life?
This tool is ideal for those beginning a personal development journey or preparing to set meaningful goals. Through reflection, prioritization, and action planning, it guides you from self-awareness to self-improvement.
Step 1: Draw Your Wheel
Step 1: Draw Your Wheel
Draw a large circle on a blank sheet of paper.
Divide it into 8 equal slices, like a pizza.
Each slice represents a key area of your life.
In this picture you can see the most common categories. Feel free to swap in categories like Spirituality, Contribution, or Self-Image if they feel more relevant.
Step 2: Label & Score Each Segment
Step 2: Label & Score Each Segment
Label each slice with one life category.
From the center of the circle (score 0) to the edge (score 10), mark your current satisfaction level for each area.
For example, if you're moderately happy with your health, you might mark a 6.
Step 3: Connect the Dots
Step 3: Connect the Dots
Connect your scores around the wheel to create a shape.
A balanced wheel looks smooth and round. An unbalanced one will look uneven or jagged.
Ask yourself:
Are there areas pulling the wheel off balance?
Where are the low points? The high points?
Altenatively, you could mark with a different colour your 'ideal' rating for each point to better visualize the gap (if any)
Step 4: Reflect on What It Means
Step 4: Reflect on What It Means
Consider these questions:
Why did I give each score?
What would a 10/10 look like in each area?
Which area feels most important to improve right now?
What might be holding me back?
Step 5: Choose One Area of focus
Step 5: Choose One Area of focus
Pick the category you most want to work on and ask:
What small action could I take this week to raise my score by 1 point?
What would meaningful progress look like in the next month?
Step 6: Take Action & Revisit Often
Step 6: Take Action & Revisit Often
Write down 1–3 specific actions you'll take.
Keep your wheel somewhere visible.
Reassess your wheel every 1–3 months to track your growth.
This simple drawing exercise provides deep insight into where your energy, time, and focus are going—and where they need to shift. Balance isn't about perfection—it's about awareness and intentional change.
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