Wheel of Life
Assess life balance across 10 domains and identify areas for improvement
Overview
The Wheel of Life is a holistic life assessment tool that helps you evaluate balance across key life domains. By regularly assessing your priorities and satisfaction, you can identify where to focus your energy for maximum life improvement.
Key Capabilities
- 10 life domains: Comprehensive life coverage
- Priority ranking: Understand what matters most
- Satisfaction scoring: Track current fulfillment
- Gap analysis: Identify underinvested areas
- AI recommendations: Get improvement suggestions
- Quarterly tracking: Monitor progress over time
Life Domains
The assessment covers 10 core life domains:
| Domain | Description |
|---|---|
| Career/Business | Professional life, job satisfaction, career growth |
| Finance/Wealth | Financial security, savings, investments |
| Health/Fitness | Physical health, exercise, nutrition, sleep |
| Family/Relationships | Relationships with family members |
| Romance/Partnership | Romantic relationships and intimacy |
| Personal Growth | Learning, self-improvement, skills |
| Fun/Recreation | Hobbies, leisure, enjoyment, play |
| Physical Environment | Home, workspace, surroundings |
| Social/Friends | Friendships, social connections, community |
| Spirituality/Purpose | Meaning, purpose, values, spiritual practices |
Assessment Modes
Quick Mode
A fast assessment focusing on priorities only:
- Current Priority: Rank domains 1-10 (1 = highest priority)
- Desired Priority: How you want priorities to be
- Optional Notes: Reflections on each domain
Best for:
- Regular check-ins
- Time-constrained sessions
- Priority clarification
Deep Mode
Comprehensive assessment with satisfaction scoring:
- Current Priority: Rank domains 1-10
- Desired Priority: Desired priority ranking
- Satisfaction Score: Rate each domain 1-10
- Reflections: Detailed notes per domain
Best for:
- Quarterly assessments
- Major life transitions
- Detailed planning
Taking an Assessment
Starting
- Navigate to Wheel of Life from the sidebar
- Click New Assessment
- Select Quick or Deep mode
- Begin the assessment wizard
Priority Ranking (Step 1)
Drag and drop domains to rank current priorities:
- Position 1 = Highest priority
- Position 10 = Lowest priority
- Be honest about current state
Desired Priority (Step 2)
Rank how you want priorities to be:
- Consider ideal life balance
- Think long-term
- Don't overthink—go with instinct
Satisfaction Scoring (Deep Mode Only)
Rate each domain 1-10:
- 1-3: Very unsatisfied
- 4-5: Below average
- 6-7: Acceptable
- 8-9: Good
- 10: Excellent
Completion
- Add final notes
- Review your rankings
- Click Complete Assessment
Understanding Results
Priority Gap Analysis
The gap between current and desired priority reveals investment needs:
| Gap Type | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Gap | Underinvesting | Increase focus |
| Zero Gap | Balanced | Maintain |
| Negative Gap | Overinvesting | Consider reducing |
Example:
- Current: Career = #1
- Desired: Career = #4
- Gap = -3 (overinvesting in career)
Attention Indicators
Domains flagged for attention when:
- Positive priority gap (underinvesting)
- Satisfaction score ≤ 5 (Deep mode)
Dashboard View
After assessment, view:
- Latest assessment summary
- Priority gap chart
- Domains needing attention
- Historical comparison
- AI recommendations
AI Recommendations
Based on your assessment, receive personalized recommendations:
Recommendation Types
| Priority | Urgency |
|---|---|
| High | Address immediately |
| Medium | Plan for soon |
| Low | Consider over time |
From Recommendation to Goal
- View recommendation
- Click Create Goal
- Goal created with domain linked
- Start taking action
Quarterly Assessments
Automatic Prompts
Exponential prompts for quarterly assessments:
- Q1: January
- Q2: April
- Q3: July
- Q4: October
When due, a banner appears reminding you to assess.
Quarterly Tracking
View progress over quarters:
- Compare priority changes
- Track satisfaction trends
- Celebrate improvements
- Identify persistent issues
Assessment History
Viewing History
- Go to Wheel of Life
- Click History
- Select past assessment
- Review details
Comparing Assessments
Compare two assessments side-by-side:
- See priority shifts
- Track satisfaction changes
- Identify improvement areas
- Note regression areas
Integration with Other Features
Goals
Link assessment insights to goals:
- Create goals for low-satisfaction domains
- Align priorities with goal focus
- Track goal progress by domain
Outcomes
Set outcomes based on assessment:
- Weekly outcomes for priority domains
- Monthly milestones for improvement
- Quarterly targets for satisfaction
Habits
Build habits supporting weak domains:
- Daily practices for improvement
- Track consistency over time
- Connect habits to life domains
Weekly Review
Include Wheel of Life in weekly review:
- Quick domain check-in
- Note domain-related wins
- Plan domain-specific actions
Best Practices
Assessment Frequency
- Quarterly: Full assessment (recommended)
- Monthly: Quick check-in (optional)
- Weekly: Mental review in weekly review
Honest Assessment
- Rate current state, not aspirational
- Don't judge—just observe
- Include uncomfortable truths
- Trust your initial instincts
Balanced Action
- Don't try to fix everything at once
- Focus on 1-2 priority gaps
- Make sustainable changes
- Reassess before adding more
Using Results
- Create goals for priority gaps
- Set outcomes for improvement
- Build habits supporting change
- Track progress quarterly
Domain-Specific Strategies
Low-Satisfaction Domains:
- Identify specific issues
- Create measurable goal
- Set weekly outcomes
- Build supporting habits
Overinvested Domains:
- Question if sustainable
- Consider delegation
- Set boundaries
- Redirect energy
Balanced Domains:
- Maintain current approach
- Document what's working
- Don't neglect
- Periodic check-ins
Privacy
Wheel of Life assessments are:
- Private to your account
- Not shared with teams
- Stored securely
- Accessible only to you