18 Wheel Of Life Templates

Ever wondered how balanced your life truly is?

The Wheel of Life, sometimes called the Life Balance Wheel, Wellness Wheel, or Level 10 Life, is a straightforward yet powerful tool that helps you assess your life as a whole. It’s popular among coaches and self-help enthusiasts for good reason.

No matter what name you call it, the purpose is the same: to give you a clear view of where your life stands, helping you spot the areas that might need a little more attention to achieve better balance and harmony.

Renowned figures like Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, and coaching pioneer Paul J. Meyer have endorsed this tool, which has been used successfully for many years.

What is the Wheel of Life?

The Wheel of Life is a powerful exercise designed to help you step back and look at your life as a whole, pinpointing the areas that might need a little more attention and care.

Think of it as a pie chart, with each segment representing a key area of your life. You rate your satisfaction in each area, usually on a scale from 1 to 10. It’s a simple yet effective way to visualize your life’s balance and figure out where to focus your efforts for improvement.

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Using the Life Wheel might seem easy, but trust me, it can get quite intense. The assessment helps you take a closer look at yourself, revealing how you truly feel about each part of your life. This tool isn’t just another item on your daily checklist but a profound process of self-discovery.

Let’s say you’ve been putting a lot of energy into your work, but your health or relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be. The Wheel of Life assessment can be your guide. It’s a gentle nudge, a visual reminder saying, “Hey, maybe it’s time to give these areas a bit more attention!”

Remember, life doesn’t have to be perfect in every area. The goal isn’t to score top marks everywhere, but to ensure that no area is neglected and that you’re content with the overall picture. After all, balance is what we’re all striving for.

18 Free Wheel of Life Printable Templates

Over the last four years, I’ve created a wide range of printable Wheel of Life templates, and I’m excited to share this extensive collection with you—for free!

Just a quick note: these printables are for personal use only. If you’re a coach or plan to use these templates for business or other non-personal purposes, I’d love for you to visit my Etsy shop, where you can find all my Wheel of Life designs. They’re affordably priced and can be branded, customized, and used to suit your needs.

Thank you for respecting these guidelines. I’m excited for you to explore these templates and use them to support your personal growth journey!

Digital Hygge’s Collection of Printable Wheel of Life Templates

Below, there are 18 Wheel of Life templates available for free download. For customization, different sizes or a commercial license of these templates, please contact me on Etsy.

Let’s kick things off with the most popular design: the classic Wheel of Life exercise. These printables are straightforward, simple, and printer-friendly, making them perfect for quick and easy use.

Starting with the Classic Wheel of Life

A Bold Favorite and the Level 10 Life

Next up is a slightly bolder design, which has been a hit on Pinterest, garnering thousands of downloads. Alongside it, you’ll find the Level 10 Life exercise, featuring 10 life areas instead of the usual 8.

While I’ve included just one wheel with 10 areas on this page—since most people prefer the classic 8-area design—if you’re interested in more options with 10 areas, let me know in the comments. I’d be happy to consider adding more for those who are interested.

Favorites Among Planner and Bullet Journal Enthusiasts

For those who love planning and bullet journaling, these next two templates are particularly popular. They have a hand-drawn look, as if you created them yourself. One version comes with pre-filled life areas, while the other has empty text holders for you to customize.

I’ve personally used these a lot—printing them on sticker paper and adding them as full A5 page stickers in my bullet journal. They’re a great way to keep your life balance exercise both functional and visually appealing.

Minimalist Designs with a Focus on the Wheel

These next two templates are all about simplicity, with the focus solely on the wheel itself. The categories differ slightly between the two, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs.

A Touch of Color with Pastel Accents

If you’re looking for something a bit more vibrant, these next two designs add a subtle pop of color with pastel-colored text holders. They’re lovely templates that offer a nice alternative to plain black and white, while still being printer-friendly.

These two Wheel of Life templates are similar to the pastel designs mentioned earlier but come with pre-filled life areas. They offer the same soft, inviting colors with the added convenience of ready-to-use categories.

Modern Aesthetic with a Boho Twist

For those who appreciate a modern aesthetic, these next two templates are perfect. Both feature delightful beige tones and beautiful fonts, adding a touch of elegance to your life balance exercise. The boho-style wheel is particularly special, using a 1 to 5 scale instead of the classic 1 to 10, offering a unique approach to your self-assessment.

Modern and Elegant Designs with Space for Notes

These next two Wheel of Life exercises feature modern and elegant fonts, adding a touch of sophistication to your self-assessment. The variation lies in the categories, and both templates include space for notes and marking priorities, making them as functional as they are stylish.

Personal Favorites: Playful and Professional Designs

The last two designs in this collection hold a special place in my heart.

The first design is playful and creative, featuring a charming flag banner in a bullet journal style. It’s one of my personal favorites and has been downloaded hundreds of times, so I’m thrilled that others love it as much as I do!

The second design is something I’ve spent years perfecting. It was created specifically for coaches and is part of the coaching bundles I offer on Etsy. You can get this design as a printable Wheel of Life worksheet or as an editable template in Canva. It’s a versatile tool that I’m really proud of.

Editable & Customizible Wheel of Life Templates

If you’re short on time or looking for a professionally designed template, you’re in the right place! I’ve created 10 unique Wheel of Life templates, offering a variety of options from the classic 8-section circles to versions with 6, 7, 9, or 10 sections, available in both blank and pre-filled formats. You can explore the entire collection in the “Wheel of Life” section of my Etsy shop. And if you’re looking for something special, I also accept custom orders.

You can take advantage of a special bundle offer by using the coupon code CANVAWHEELOFLIFE to receive a 20% discount. The best part? All these templates come with a commercial license, allowing you to brand them as your own and use them in your business or coaching practice.

Below are some previews from the templates available in the Etsy shop.

Most Popular Wheel of Life Template in My Etsy Shop

If you’re not a designer, don’t worry. My templates take away the tough designing parts, so you can focus on what matters most: your business and your brand. You can tweak every detail on the template, from fonts and colors to anything you see, really.

What’s Included?

• 7 unique wheel designs: four with 8 areas, one with 9 areas, and two with 10 areas.
• Fully customizable: adjust text, fonts, colors, or add graphics as you like.
• Tried and tested quality: crafted with love and attention to detail.

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NEW in My Shop! Wheel of Life Coaching Worksheets.

These worksheets are editable in Canva. There is also a smaller 4-page printable version.

1. Ready-to-use worksheets with real content
2. Easy to print at home for clients who like paper copies
3. Canva allows customization of text, fonts, and colors + makes adding your logo easy
4. Modern and clean designs
5. Created specifically for coaches 

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8 Common Wheel of Life Areas

The classic Wheel of Life is divided into 8 key areas of life. However, you shouldn’t feel constrained with the predefined amount categories and their labels. It is a visual representation of YOUR life, of the things you value and care about.

If a detailed Wheel of Life makes you feel anxious and overwhelmed, you can create fewer categories so you can focus on bigger areas of life.

If you feel that you what more specific categories, you can either add additional categories or split existing ones into more narrow areas.

There aren’t right or wrong types of categories. The Wheel of Life (or Life Balance Wheel) is 100% your vision and not anybody else’s.

The classic wheel of life includes the following areas of life:

1. Business & Career: Alternative labels include Vocation, Work, Business, Motherhood, Fatherhood, Parenting, Volunteering, etc.
   
   Questions to ask yourself:
   – How happy and fulfilled are you by your work?
   – Is your business/career thriving or not?
   – Where is it right now? Where would you like it to be?
   
2. Finances: Other label ideas include Money, Wealth, Financial Security and Financial Wellbeing.
   
   Questions to ask yourself:
   – How comfortable do you feel about your financial situation?
   – How is your financial education?
   – How does your bank/savings accounts look like?
   – Do you manage your finances effectively?
   – How would you like to feel about your financial status?
   
3. Health & Fitness: Alternatives include Wellbeing, Fitness, Body, Physical. This category could also be split into Physical Health and Emotional Health, in addition it can include Spiritual Health.
   
   Questions to ask yourself:
   – How happy are you with your overall health?
   – How do you feel about your energy levels and vitality?
   – Do you exercise regularly?
   – Do you think that you are at the athletics level that you would like to be?
   – Are you happy with the general state of your physical body?
   
4. Family & Friends: Alternative labels might be Community, Social Life. Family and Friends category can be split into separate categories of “Family” and “Friends”.
   
   Questions to ask yourself:
   – How is your relationship with your family and friends?
   – Do you spend enough time with them? Do you feel connected to them?
   
5. Relationship: Alternatives include Dating, Intimate Life, Significant Other, Significant Other, Life Partner.
   
   Questions to ask yourself:
   – How would you rate your life with your partner/your loved one?
   – Is it a romantic life?
   – Do you spend enough time together?
   – Do you understand each other?
   – Do you express yourself well enough to be understood?
   – Do you love and feel loved?
   
6. Personal Development: Alternatives include Learning, Self-Development, Personal Growth or Spiritual.
   
   – How do you see yourself growing as an individual?
   – Do you think you are investing enough in your personal growth?
   
7. Fun & Recreation: Some other ideas for this category label include Leisure Time, Hobbies, Sports, Play, Creativity and Enjoyment.
   
   Questions to ask yourself:
   – Do you let yourself to spend enough time to rest, have fun and rejuvenate?
   
8. Physical Environment: Other labels for this category could be simply “Home”, “House” or “Apartment”. The category could be split into two for work and home environments. It is especially important right now when many people start working from home.
   
   Questions to ask yourself:
   When it comes to people, ask yourself a question whether the people you live with, work with or spend your time with make you feel good. Do you like what kind of people you are around? Do you feel nourished when around these people or do they drain your energy?

If you have never made your own Wheel of Life before and are a beginner when it comes to life evolution and self-assessment, you probably want to start with 8 predefined categories. With time, you might want to tweak the categories to better match your core values.

Remember that you can customize the categories by simply giving them other names that feel more right for YOU and/or splitting an existing category into two or more.

Additional Wheel of Life Areas

It is highly recommended that you put some extra thought into what categories you would like to see in your Wheel of Life. There are many assessment questions you might want to ask when considering your overall happiness. In addition to the commonly used areas, here are some ideas for additional areas you can assess:

• Contribution to Community
• Security
• Planning for Future
• Spirituality and Spiritual Growth
• Religion
• Mental State
• Sense of Self
• Creativity
• Attitude
• Lifestyle
• Leadership
• Achievement
• etc.

How to Use the Wheel of Life Assessment: Step-By-Step Guide

Filling out the Wheel of Life is a straightforward and insightful exercise. Here’s a simple guide to help you through it.

Remember, there’s no right or wrong here; it’s all about understanding your own life better. So, take a moment, relax, and begin this journey of self-discovery.

How to Complete the Wheel of Life

1. Decide which areas of life you want to assess
   
   To begin balancing your life using the Wheel of Life, the first step is to select the life areas you find most relevant. Remember, the key is personalization – choose a template that resonates with you. There are many versions available, each with different categories and different number of them. Pick one that aligns with what matters most in your life, as this will make the exercise more meaningful and effective for you.
   
2. Set priorities for areas of life
   
   After labeling each segment of the Wheel of Life, the next step is to prioritize these areas. Reflect on which aspect is currently most crucial for you.
   
   Start by assigning the highest priority (number 1) to the most important area, such as ‘Family & Friends’ if it’s your top priority.
   
   Then, continue ranking each area in order of importance to you. This process helps in focusing your efforts on areas that matter most in your life at this moment.
   
3. Rate each area of your life on a scale from 1 to 10
   
   Next, rate each area of your life on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest and 10 the highest. Think about where you currently stand in each area and assign a score. Once you’ve decided on a score, visually represent it by coloring in that section of the wheel.
   
   For instance, a score of 10 means coloring the entire segment, while a score of 1 means coloring just a small part. This visual representation will help you see which areas are thriving and which need more attention.
   
4. Set a goal for each area of your life
   
   After evaluating each area of your life, it’s time to set goals for where you’d like to be in the future. This involves envisioning your ideal state in each life area. Setting clear goals helps you identify the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. It’s a crucial step in creating a focused plan for personal growth and improvement.
   
5. Analysis
   
   After assessing each life area, analyze the interconnectedness between them. Look for areas that might be improved simultaneously. For example, enhancing your physical health could positively impact your emotional well-being. Also, identify if any poorly balanced areas are adversely affecting others. This analysis will help you understand how different aspects of your life influence each other and can guide more effective goal setting.
   
6. Make an actionable plan
   
   The last and crucial step is creating an actionable plan for each life area. Consider specific steps you can take to improve each segment. Ask yourself: What actions will help raise my satisfaction level in this area? This step involves outlining concrete, achievable actions that will move you closer to your desired state in each part of your life. Your plan should be clear, focused, and tailored to your individual goals and circumstances.

Final words of advice: when filling in your very own Wheel of Life, the hardest part is to HONESTLY answer the questions when rating each area of your life. You should access each area based on the real life situation and not based on what you think you “should” answer.

Conclusion

The Wheel of Life, a.k.a. Life Balance Wheel, gives a holistic view on where the person is in their journey and what needs to be done in order to make progress towards a happier and more harmonious life. It is no wonder that many self-help gurus such as Tony Robbins and Zig Ziglar have used versions of this tool.

Sometimes you might think that you have a problem in one area of life but the exercise shows you a totally different perspective.