What is the Wheel of Life?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The Wheel of Life exercise<\/a> is a very simple personal growth tool that helps you evaluate your life as it is and define where you want it to be. It\u2019s a great exercise for both self-coaching<\/a> and working with clients who seek more awareness of their life vision and a balanced life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Reviewing their lives through this lens helps them prioritize what matters most to them. It helps them reflect on what\u2019s missing and visualize which direction they want to take in the future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n By using this self-assessment tool, they will understand:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Life has many dimensions. These 10 categories help break down one\u2019s overall life vision into distinct categories to help with self-reflection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Using the Wheel of Life template is simple. Here\u2019s how you can apply this tool in your next coaching session:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The first step to applying this tool is to draw a wheel (a circle) on a piece of paper or your screen. Leave room within the circle so you can later fill it with plenty of details.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Divide the wheel into the ten categories mentioned above, or select the categories that your client wants to focus on and evaluate. Split the circle accordingly and write down the name of each category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This step is crucial. Ask your client to rate each category in order of importance. For example, if their most important priority in life is Personal Growth, ask them to rate it as one. If the least important category is Romance, they should give it a 10, and so on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Ask your client to rate each category between one and 10 based on where they stand right now in that area of life. If they are not content with that category at all, rate it as one; if they couldn\u2019t imagine it getting any better, give it a 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Next, help them reflect on what their ideal state would look like in each category. Personal growth isn\u2019t about scoring 10\/10 in every single area of our lives. We all have different priorities\u2014and limited time. Ask your client to give a number between one and 10 to each category based on where they want it to be<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Look at your client\u2019s Wheel of Life and identify the categories that most matter to them. Help them reflect deeper to understand where they want to take each category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Pay attention to the biggest gaps between their current life and the one they envision for themselves. Prioritize your coaching work together based on this information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n With the Wheel of Life assessment in front of you, you have a holistic view of your client\u2019s life.\u00a0 It\u2019s a simple evaluation that empowers you to ask the right questions, such as…<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Apply this powerful tool<\/a> with your clients to help them understand where they need to put more attention in their personal development journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n And if you\u2019re ready to take your coaching practice to the next level, join us for the free Become a Mindvalley Certified Life Coach<\/em><\/strong><\/a> masterclass.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In it, you\u2019ll learn how to transform your passion for coaching into a purposeful profession that uplifts you and those around you.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ajit Nawalkha, Evercoach founder and the great coach shares the video guide on how to apply the Wheel of Life coaching tool to enhance your sessions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":29309,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":" The Wheel of Life<\/em> is a very simple methodology<\/a> that helps you evaluate your life as it is, and where you want it to be. It\u2019s a great tool for self coaching<\/a> as well as for coaching your clients to some great results. <\/p> As a coach, you know that having a great life depends on how a person defines<\/strong> their great life. It\u2019s different for everyone. <\/em><\/p> And so, your job as a coach is to identify how<\/em> your clients define their life, so you can understand where<\/em> they need your help. <\/p> The Wheel of Life tool breaks down life into different categories. We have accurately identified ten important categories. But this number can differ based on your client\u2019s needs. <\/p> Your clients then go through a simple 10 minute process of self reflection and visualisation, at the end of which you can understand\u2026 <\/p> Life has many dimensions. That\u2019s why, when we use this tool, it\u2019s important to include all the dimensions that are important to us. <\/p> Here are 10 categories that can accurately represent all the different dimensions of life: <\/p>\r\n
The 10 categories of the Wheel of Life assessment<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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1. Draw the wheel<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2. Divide the wheel into distinct categories<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3. Rate the categories in order of importance<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4. Compare their current state vs. ideal state<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
5. Identify the gaps and prioritize your work<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What happens next?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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<\/p><\/div>The Wheel Of Life - Ten Categories<\/h2><\/div>
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How focused are you in your growth and transformation? How much time do you spend every day learning how to develop yourself? <\/li><\/ol>
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What\u2019s the condition of your romantic relationships? Do you feel happy and fulfilled in your romantic life? How important is it to you? <\/li><\/ol>
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How is your relationship with your family, and your friends? What kind of bond do you have with them, and how important are they in your life? <\/li><\/ol>
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How focused are you on your health and fitness needs? Do you have a goal for your fitness requirements? <\/li><\/ol>
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Are you happy with your finances? Are you financially secure, literate, and fulfilled? How important is this category to you? <\/li><\/ol>
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Depending on whether you are a business owner, or an employee, how important is this category of your life? How big of a role does it play in your life? What are your goals here? <\/li><\/ol>
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Is your immediate physical environment - your room, your house, the people you\u2019re surrounded with<\/em> - serving you well? Is it nourishing for your growth? Or is it something you need to reconsider? <\/li><\/ol>
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It\u2019s easy to burn yourself out with work, and that\u2019s why it's important to have fun! Do you have fun and recreation in your life? How are you including this category in your life? <\/li><\/ol>
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We love giving value to the world. It makes us happy and grateful. How are you<\/em> contributing to the world?
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What are the spiritual practices you have? How do you feel yourself aligned with the universe? This category can be defined as per your individual beliefs.<\/li><\/ol>
<\/p><\/div>How To Apply The Wheel Of Life<\/h2><\/div>