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The wheel of life by Alicia Drummond, Therapist and Founder of The Wellbeing Hub

The wheel of life 

Life can feel out of balance when some of our basic psychological needs – like feeling independent, connected with others, and capable – aren’t being met (Ryan & Deci, 2018). Maybe you’re putting so much energy into your family/work that your relationship with your partner is getting neglected, or you are so focused on your career that you are not leaving time for fun. It’s easy to get off track, but recognising these imbalances is the first step toward finding harmony again 

What is the wheel of life for? 

The wheel of life gives you a quick snapshot of how you’re feeling about different aspects of your life and your overall wellbeing. It helps you see if things feel balanced or if there are areas that might need a little more attention. By taking a closer look, it shows whether each part of your life is meeting your needs and bringing you happiness, or if there are parts that might be leaving you feeling a bit off. 

How to use the wheel of life (downloadable pdf available below too)

Firstly, look at the different categories and think about what they mean for you.  For example, spiritual might mean religion to one person and yoga to another. 

Now score yourself for each section – yours will probably look totally different to the one below, but you get the idea: 

Here are some questions you might like to consider now that you have completed your wheel of life. 

  • When you look at the shape of the wheel, how do you feel? 
  • How would you like to change the shape of the inner wheel you have created? 
  • What surprises you the most? 
  • Which category would you most like to improve? 
  • What category would you most like to start with? 
  • At present, how do you spend time in each area? 
  • What do you need to improve the score in each area? 
  • What small steps would have the most significant impact on your satisfaction? 
  • Could a single action improve more than one area? 
  • How would life be different if you made changes? 

Rather than trying to change too much too quickly focus on one thing at a time. 

How to develop a new habit: 

  1. Start small take three deep breaths 
  2. Set a clear trigger every time I sit down at my desk 
  3. Repeat consistently forgetting once is not failing 
  4. Track your progress  
  5. Reward yourself acknowledging our wins increases motivation 
Download the wheel of life here

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