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Is your Wheel of Life balanced?

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Balanced Wheel of Life for Mental Wellness and Fulfillment

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To live a healthy life, we need to maintain balance.  This Wheel of Life is a helpful illustration of the primary items to focus on that require blance and maintenance in our personal lives.  Focusing on these will ensure a smoother ride.  If you are experiencing a bumpy ride, look at these areas and determine what needs to be corrected.  Do you have a flat or a complete blowout?  Find out what it is and examine how to repair the flat.   

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​​The Eight Key Elements

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  1. Physical Health  

  2. Emotional Well-Being  

  3. Social Connections  

  4. Purpose & Meaning  

  5. Personal Growth & Learning  

  6. Self-Care & Relaxation  

  7. Financial Security  

  8. Environment & Surroundings  

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How to Use This Wheel
1. Draw a circle and divide it into eight equal “pie slices.”  
2. Label each slice with one of the elements above.  
3. On a scale of 1–10, rate your current satisfaction in each area (1 at center, 10 at the rim).  
4. Shade or plot each slice according to your score.  
5. Connect the plotted points to reveal your personal “balance profile.”  

 

Focused areas of each spoke in the wheel:​                                                               

  • Physical Health - Exercise habits; nutrition; quality of sleep

  • Emotional Well-Being - Mood awareness; stress management techniques; therapy or coaching        

  • Social Connections - Family bonds; friendships; community involvement; support networks

  • Purpose & Meaning - Career fulfillment; values alignment; volunteerism; life mission

  • Personal Growth & Learning - New skills; formal education; reading; creative expression

  • Self-Care & Relaxation - Mindfulness; hobbies; vacations; digital detoxes

  • Financial Security - Budgeting; emergency fund; debt management; long-term planning

  • Environment & Surroundings - Clutter-free living; workspace design; nature exposure; sensory comfort

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Tips for Turning Insight into Action

  1. Pick the one segment with the lowest score and focus on a small, specific change this week.  

  2. Set a SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for that area.  

  3. Schedule the action step into your calendar as a non-negotiable appointment.  

  4. Reassess your scores monthly to celebrate wins and recalibrate.  

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