The Wheel of Life is a popular visual tool used in coaching to assist clients get a quick evaluation of how balanced or fulfilled their life is at the present moment.
The Wheel of Life consists of 8 to 10 categories considered important for a balanced life. Clients rate their level of satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 10 ( 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest) in each of the categories and plot the rating on the Wheel of life. Once completed, the client gets a quick snapshot of their current state “balance’ or “fulfillment”.
More importantly, the Wheel of Life allows the client to see the areas that need improvement.