What are some best practices for using the Wheel of Life tool in personal coaching?

2 Rate your satisfaction

The next step is to rate your current level of satisfaction with each category on a scale of one to ten, where one is very dissatisfied and ten is very satisfied. You can use a circle divided into segments, like a pie chart, or a spider web diagram, to visualize your ratings. The aim is to be honest and realistic, not to judge yourself or compare yourself to others. This will give you a snapshot of how your life looks right now, and where there are gaps or imbalances.

3 Identify your priorities

The third step is to identify which categories are your top priorities for improvement. You can do this by looking at the ones that have the lowest ratings, or the ones that have the most impact on your overall happiness and well-being. You can also consider what your values, passions, and aspirations are, and how they align with your current situation. The idea is to focus on the areas that matter most to you, and that will make the biggest difference in your life.

5 Take action and review

The fifth step is to take action and review your progress regularly. You can use the Wheel of Life as a tool to monitor your achievements, challenges, and learnings. You can also use it to celebrate your successes, reward yourself, and acknowledge your efforts. You can also use it to adjust your goals, strategies, or priorities as needed, based on your feedback and experience. The aim is to keep yourself motivated, accountable, and flexible.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?