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WHEEL OF LIFE
Improve your life-work satisfaction
GETTING STARTED
Every journey needs a starting point.
Now you can identify yours, create a compelling vision, set some goals and move into action!
Ready to begin?
HOW’S EVERYTHING?
HOW IT WORKSThe wheel represents 8 aspects of
your life competing for your time and attention.
The outside circle represents the most satisfied you can be/the BEST. The centre of the wheel represents totally dissatisfied or unsatisfactory.
Take a look at the wheel of life and get a feel for it. Then check out the sample.
WHEEL OF LIFE SATISFACTION
STEP ONEAssess your satisfaction level in each of the 8 aspects of the Wheel of Life:
FinancialMental/IntellectualFriends & FamilyPersonal Development/RecreationWork/Career Physical Wellbeing/HealthEmotional/Relationships Environment/Community
STEP BY STEPTo complete the assessment, review the
questions for each aspect on the following slides and follow these simple instructions:
Accepting 10, at the outside circle (as the most satisfied/peak performance possible)
and 0 at the centre of the wheel (totally dissatisfied/unsatisfactory) determine your level of satisfaction in each of the 8 aspects on your Wheel of Life and mark it on the corresponding spoke.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Financial• How healthy are your finances? • Are you managing your spending? • How long could your cash reserves
support you?
Mental/Intellectual: • Do you feel stimulated intellectually? • Is your brain challenged? • How effectively do you manage
your attitude? • Do you practice the power of
positive thinking?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFFriends & Family:• Do you make space and time for friends
and family in your life? • How do you feel about the time you
spend together?
Personal Development & Recreation
• How do you have fun? • What nourishes/re-energizes you? • Are you making time for Self care? • How aware are you of what really matters
to you? • How do you support your need for self
expression? • Do you have a sense of purpose, direction
or mission?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Work/Career: • How satisfied are you with your
work or career? • Do you enjoy your work? • Do you look forward it? • What personal/lifestyle needs is
your career/work fulfilling?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Physical Wellbeing & Health:
• How do you feel about your physical health and wellbeing?
• How do you feel about the physical shape you’re in – weight, stamina, fitness?
• Do you pay attention to your diet, sleep habits, basic lifestyle choices?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Emotional/Intimate Relationships:
• Do you feel emotionally grounded, centered?
• How effectively do you manage stress? • How satisfied are you in your
relationship(s)? • Is it as enjoyable and rewarding as you
want?
• Do you share enough time together?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Community: • How do you define community? • Do you contribute to your
community? • Do you participate in community
events/activities? • Do you volunteer in areas that are
important and satisfying to you?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
STEP TWOJoin the dots from one spoke to the next.
Now reflect: What would a ride on this wheel feel like?
DOES BALANCE BOOST ENERGY?It’s simple. The bigger, rounder and more
balanced your wheel, the less energy it takes for you to move it – so,
you have more energy available to invest in other things.
Now, to recoup some of that lost energy…
STEP THREE
Consider…
How long has it taken to get yourself into your current situation?
Which aspect of your Wheel of Life, if improved, would have the greatest
positive impact on your overall experience?
STEP FOUR
Relax and create the space to dream a little.
If the priority aspect of your life already was at 10, what three things would be happening?
1.2. 3.
STEP FIVE
Consider….
What small action steps can you take toward improved performance and/or heightened level of
satisfaction?
Commit to yourself by when you will do at least one of these
actions.
Create a way to hold yourself accountable.
STEP SIX
What short-term goal can you set for yourself?
Take a moment to reflect.
Write it down and keep it in front of you until achieved.
STEP SEVEN
Celebrate
each and every win you achieve.
STEP EIGHT
GETTING TRACTION
Date your Wheel of Life and keep a log of the actions taken to reflect on your progress.
Look for ways to improve your process.
A life coach is a confidential thought partner who helps you:
• Prepare for success
• Make the changes you want to see
• Get closer to where you want to be
• Accelerate your progress.
WHY PARTNER WITH A COACH?
We can help you: Improve your Life-Work Balance Improve relationships, performance
and productivity Design and lead change Reinvent yourself Realize a dream Become an authentic and mindful
leader Achieve your goals
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
