The Wheel of Life

The Wheel of Life: A Visual Coaching Tool for Realignment

The Wheel of Life is one of the first coaching tools I learned over 16 years ago—and it’s one I continue to come back to time and time again. Why? Because it’s simple, powerful, and incredibly insightful.

Contrary to popular belief, the goal isn’t to create a perfectly balanced wheel. The true purpose is to identify areas of life where you feel out-of-balance and bring awareness to where you might need more attention, care, or focus.

If you're a coach, facilitator, or team leader working with people who feel stuck or overwhelmed, the Wheel of Life offers a meaningful way to spark conversation and self-discovery.

How It Works

In this example, I used the ten life domains inspired by Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner:

• Intellectual

• Social

• Emotional

• Vocational

• Physical

• Avocational (Hobbies/Leisure)

• Marital

• Financial

• Spiritual

• Parental

These categories represent a full view of your life—your “whole self”—and help you assess which areas are thriving and which may need more support.

Learning Objectives

• Take a moment to pause and reflect on your life.

• Give yourself permission to honor all parts of who you are.

• Identify which life domains may need more energy or intention right now.
  
  

Materials You’ll Need

• A sheet of paper or your journal

• Pencil or pen

• Neuland Orbits Circle Template (optional but fun!)

• Neuland Fine One Outliner

• Your favorite colorful markers
  
  

What Others Are Saying

"I use the Wheel of Life in my coaching sometimes. Thanks, Diane, for making this wheel so colorful and appealing! You totally revitalized this tool."
— Tracy Ho, Award-winning Personal Branding Expert

"The Wheel of Life can be such a simple but powerful tool."
— Ann Skinner, Coach, Creative & Founder of The Heartworker

"Looks like a great resource."
— Tim Hamons, Virtual Visual Engagement Strategist

This exercise is a great way to begin a new season, set personal goals, or check in with your team. Remember—this tool is less about perfect balance and more about intentional awareness.