Are you looking for a practical, visual way to assess how balanced your life really is? A Wheel of Life template gives you a clear, at-a-glance snapshot of your satisfaction across key life domains.
With a template—printable or digital—you can score each area, see your strengths and weak spots, and more easily set goals that align with what matters most to you. In this article, you’ll find:
- What a Wheel of Life template is and why it works
- Different styles and formats you can use
- Step-by-step instructions plus real examples
- Tips for customizing your template
- How the GoodLiife Score app takes your Wheel of Life to the next level
- A clear free download / call to action so you can get started immediately
Let’s dive in.
What Is a Wheel of Life Template
A Wheel of Life template is a circular diagram usually divided into 8 to 10 slices or “spokes,” each representing a domain of life (such as health, finances, relationships, growth). You mark your current satisfaction level in each domain (typically on a 1–10 scale), connecting the marks to form a shape. The more even or “round” the shape, the more balanced your life.
This visual tool helps you quickly see what areas might be neglected, and where to focus attention. Coaches widely use it as a self-coaching or client assessment tool. (The Coach Space)
Many templates come ready for printing (PDF) or editing (Word, Canva, etc.). For instance:
- Mindful Coaching Tools offers a free editable Wheel of Life template in PDF, AI, EPS, and Canva formats. (Mindful Coaching Tools)
- The Coaching Tools Company provides a free template (DOCX) plus guiding instructions. (The Coaching Tools Company)
- There is a blank Wheel of Life worksheet from the Co-Active Coaching Toolkit in PDF form. (inclusion.uoregon.edu)
- The Coach Space curates free templates with common domains like Health, Work, Finances, Connections, Growth, etc. (The Coach Space)
These ready-made templates save you time so you can focus on reflection and action.
Styles & Formats of Templates
Wheel of Life templates come in multiple styles and formats to suit different preferences and use cases. Here are several common types and how you might choose among them:
| Style / Format | Pros | Use Case / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Printable PDF | Easily print and write by hand | Good for offline use, journaling, workshops |
| Editable (Word / DOCX) | You can change labels, layout, add branding | Useful for coaches or custom versions (The Coaching Tools Company) |
| Canva / Design file (AI, EPS, etc.) | Visually polished, can style and customize fully | For presentations, client materials, sharing digitally (Mindful Coaching Tools) |
| Blank / customizable templates | You set your own domains | Ideal when standard categories don’t fit your life (The Coach Space) |
| Pre-labeled & guided templates | Categories already included + instructions | Great for beginners who prefer a ready path (Simply.Coach) |
Some template collections provide many variations. For example, Digital Hygge’s library offers 18 different Wheel of Life templates—minimalist designs, creative styles, blank versions, and ones with preset labels. (Digital Hygge)
When selecting a template, consider:
- Whether you prefer writing by hand or digitally
- How many life areas you want to assess
- Whether you want to customize labels
- The quality or style you prefer for sharing or documentation
How to Use a Wheel of Life Template: Step by Step
Below is a practical guide to using a Wheel of Life template effectively, with an example to illustrate.
1. Choose or Download a Template
Pick one that feels clean, intuitive, and editable if needed. Use one of the free sources listed above (Mindful Coaching Tools, The Coaching Tools Company, etc.).
2. Define Your Life Areas / Domains
You can accept the template’s default labels (e.g. Health, Finance, Career, Relationships, Growth, Fun, Environment, etc.), or swap in custom ones meaningful to you.
For example, your eight domains might be:
- Health & Energy
- Career / Purpose
- Finances
- Relationships & Social
- Personal Growth
- Recreation & Fun
- Environment (home / physical space)
- Spirituality / Meaning
3. Rate Your Current Satisfaction
For each domain, mark how satisfied you feel at present—on a scale from 1 to 10 (or 0 to 10). Be honest; these ratings are tools for insight, not judgment.
4. Plot & Connect
On the wheel, plot your rating for each slice (distance from center = level). Then connect those points to form a continuous shape.
5. Reflect on the Gaps
Look at where your shape is most “crooked” or indented. Ask:
- Why did I rate this domain low?
- What life circumstances or habits are influencing it?
- Which domain, if improved, could elevate my overall balance?
6. Pick Focus Areas
Select one or two areas (often those with lowest scores or with biggest potential impact) to work on first.
7. Set SMART Micro Goals
For each focus domain, define a specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, time-bound step. For example:
- If Health is low, goal = “Walk 20 minutes every morning for 4 days this week.”
- If Relationships are low, goal = “Schedule a catch-up call with a friend this weekend.”
8. Reassess Regularly
Every few weeks or months, revisit the template. Re-rate, redraw the wheel, compare shifts, and reset micro goals.
Example
Let’s imagine Maria uses a template with these domains:
| Domain | Score (1–10) |
|---|---|
| Health & Energy | 6 |
| Career / Purpose | 8 |
| Finances | 5 |
| Relationships | 4 |
| Personal Growth | 7 |
| Recreation & Fun | 3 |
| Environment | 6 |
| Spirituality / Meaning | 5 |
Her wheel will show a dip in Relationships and Recreation & Fun. She might decide to:
- Plan a weekly social meetup or phone call (for Relationships)
- Dedicate 30 minutes twice a week to a hobby or creative activity (for Fun)
At a later review, she may see those segments widen.
Tips & Best Practices
- Avoid overthinking exact scores. The approximate is more useful than perfect.
- Use fewer domains to start (like 6–8), then expand if needed.
- Keep “ideal” target scores in mind too—some templates allow dual scoring (current vs ideal).
- Reflect not just on what is low, but why and what’s within your control to shift.
- Don’t overwhelm yourself—focus only on a couple of domains at first.
- Make reassessments a habit—for example, schedule a quarterly life balance check.
How the GoodLiife Score App Enhances Your Wheel of Life Practice
Doing a Wheel of Life exercise is powerful. But turning insights into sustained action often proves harder. That’s where GoodLiife Score steps in. Let’s explore how this app enriches the template experience and helps you maintain momentum.
What GoodLiife Score Brings to the Table
- LifeScore / ZenScore tracking: Instead of redrawing a wheel each time, GoodLiife visualizes your emotional, satisfaction, and stress data across life dimensions.
- Domain insights: The app helps you see patterns over time—when specific life areas dip or rise—and connects them to moods or stressors.
- Action prompts & habit nudges: When a domain is weak, GoodLiife suggests micro-actions or habits to boost it.
- Goal planning & progress monitoring: Turn your domain goals into in-app tasks and track outcomes.
- Reflection & journaling tools: Capture thoughts, reasons, and insights as you move through your journey.
- Community support & accountability: Connect with peers, see how others approach balance, and stay motivated.
- Free tier + upgrade path: Start with core features at no cost, then unlock deeper tools as needed (domain tracking, AI coaching, deeper analytics).
Because GoodLiife blends data, prompts, reflection, and visual feedback, the gap between insight (wheel) and sustained growth narrows.
When you pair the structure of a Wheel of Life template with GoodLiife’s ongoing support, you transform a one-time exercise into a living, evolving practice.
Ready to start balancing your life?
Here’s what you can do:
- Download a free Wheel of Life template now (examples from Mindful Coaching Tools, The Coaching Tools Company, Co-Active).
- Fill it out honestly, reflect, and set 1–2 micro goals.
- Get the GoodLiife Score app for free and bring your wheel to life—track, adjust, act, and grow over time.
Don’t let your insights fade. Use the template to see where you are, and use GoodLiife to grow toward where you want to be.
Start your journey today. Download your free Wheel of Life template and get the GoodLiife Score app now—unlock the full features for free and begin creating a more balanced life.