The Wheel of Life - A Tool to Help You Find Balance

How a Creative Can Use the Wheel of Life for Personal Well-being

Creatives often juggle multiple responsibilities—client work, creativity, deadlines, and personal projects—so it’s easy to neglect certain areas of life. The Wheel of Life can help a creative visually assess balance and make intentional changes to improve well-being. Here’s how:

1. Self-Assessment

• Score each area of your life from 1 (low satisfaction) to 10 (high satisfaction) based on how fulfilled you feel in that area.

• Connect the scores to form a shape—imbalances will be clear where areas are underdeveloped.

2. Identifying Imbalances

• You might realise that you score high in career and creativity but low in health and relationships, signaling burnout risks.

• A lopsided wheel means some areas are thriving while others are neglected.

3. Setting Intentional Goals

• If stress and burnout are high, focus on health by adding exercise or mindfulness to your routine.

• If social life is suffering, schedule regular meetups with friends.

• If finances feel unstable, work on budgeting or pricing your services more effectively.

4. Creating a Plan

• Choose small, actionable steps for improvement. (e.g., “Go for a 20-minute walk daily” rather than “Get in shape.”)

• Prioritise 1–2 areas at a time to prevent overwhelm.

5. Tracking Progress

• Reassess the Wheel of Life every few months to see how changes have impacted your well-being.

• Adjust strategies based on new challenges or priorities.

Why It Works for Creatives

• Visual thinkers benefit from a graphic representation of their well-being.

• Helps counteract workaholism and burnout common in creative fields.

• Encourages mindful time management between work, self-care, and relationships.

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