The 6 Most Important Areas to Self-evaluate

Sometimes, when a client comes in for Life Coaching, they already know what they want to change.  Other times, they have no clue, they just feel stuck.  One tool I find useful is called the Wheel of Life Balance.  On this wheel are eight areas that I ask my clients to assess their life satisfaction on, but I am only sharing six with you.  I encourage you to rate yourself as we go along on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the least satisfied and 10 being the most satisfied.  So, here they are.

#1 Spiritual

I think some useful questions that will guide you through this category, are ones like, “How do you think God views you right now?”  Or, “If God were your significant other, how would He be feeling in the quality time area?”  The idea here is not so much about what you think of yourself, but what you believe God thinks of you.

#2 Family

Family is another important area that people need to thoughtfully consider where they are.  One question you could ask yourself here is, “How does my (insert family members name here) feel about our relationship?”  Also, considering the last time you had a thoughtful conversation, or fun time as an entire family is helpful in finding out where you stand with your family.

#3 Career

This is usually the place where we spend the most time.  Sadly, sometimes these people know us better than the people we live with.  The reality though, is that we have to work, and that’s okay.  The question I would ask here is, “Are you doing what you love to do?”  “How is your work life affecting your health?”

#4 Finances

I am finding that most people don’t know how to manage their money.  They live paycheck to paycheck, and according to Dave Ramsey, money arguments are one of the leading causes of divorce in America.  Finances can cause a great deal of stress for anyone.  For this category, answer the question, “How is your relationship with money right now?”

#5 Health

Face it…American’s in general are disease ridden, obese, and overall unhealthy.  This is an area that most of us could stand to improve on in some way.  A client will find it helpful think about their activity and stress levels, and also things like their environment and eating habits. 

#6 Personal Growth

Personal growth is shrouded in the “I am selfish” complex.  I won’t go into the irrational thoughts surrounding this idea, but I will give you some questions to ask yourself.  “When is that last time you spent doing something to enhance your mental or physical self, and what was that?”

So, where do you stand?  What areas would you like to improve in?  If you don’t know where you are, you can’t know how to get where you want to go.  Self-evaluate and Break your Nature.  As a Life Coach, I can help.

Nick Massey is a Life Coach, Speaker, and Writer.  To read more from Nick Massey, or to schedule him for a Life Coaching session, or book him to speak to your church, business, or group, visit our website at http://www.coachmassey.com.  © 2014 Nick Massey