What Is The Wheel Of Life?
The wheel of life (WOL) is a tool that life coaches and personal development coaches use to assess a client during an initial consultation. The main areas of focus break down into eight sections (see below). These eight areas are generally considered to be the most important elements of people’s lives. This process is essential for helping clients and coaches to get to the root of the issues.
How It Works
As the coach and client move through each area of the WOL, each are given a score of 1 to 10. 1 being the lowest score or most unfulfilled and 10 being the highest score or most fulfilled. The areas that are the least fulfilled are the ones that coach and client will need to focus on the most. It could be one or a combination of these areas that may need to be addressed. Even though they seem to be separate, often these areas are linked, one area can directly affect another and so on.
A Summary Of The WOL Sections
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Health: Reflects physical well-being, fitness, nutrition, and overall vitality. It assesses how healthy and energetic you feel in daily life.
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Career/Business: Covers job satisfaction, career progress, work-life balance, and the level of purpose and fulfilment in your professional life.
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Finances: Represents financial stability, income, savings, and overall comfort with managing money and planning for the future.
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Personal Growth: Focuses on self-improvement, learning, mindset, emotional intelligence, and opportunities for personal development.
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Romance & Relationships: Includes close connections with romantic partners or meaningful emotional bonds and communication in personal life.
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Fun and Recreation: Measures leisure, hobbies, travel, and how much joy or spontaneity you experience outside work and obligations.
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Environment: Reflects satisfaction with your surroundings, such as your home, workspace, or broader environment (e.g., nature or city life).
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Family & Friends: Focuses on the quality and strength of your relationships with family and friends, emphasizing trust, support, and meaningful connections.