Wheel of Life
The Wheel of Life: A Free Printable Template to Map Your Balance
The Wheel of Life is a simple exercise for seeing how satisfied you really are across every major area of life. Grab our two free printable templates — one ready-made, one blank — and map your balance today.
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The Wheel of Life is one of the most effective exercises for taking an honest look at how satisfied you are across every major area of your life — work, health, relationships, money and everything in between. Instead of a vague feeling that "something's off", it gives you a clear, visual snapshot of where you stand. And to make it easy to start, we've created two printable templates you can fill in at home.
Why the Wheel of Life Works
The beauty of the exercise is that it turns something abstract — "how balanced is my life?" — into a picture you can actually read. Once your ratings are on the page and joined into a wheel, the gaps jump out at you. New to the idea? Start with what the Wheel of Life is for the full background, then come back and put it into practice with the templates below.
Two Templates, Two Ways to Start
We've prepared two versions of the printable (PDF format) so you can pick the one that suits you:
- The ready-made template follows the default scheme and consists of the eight key areas of human life — a perfect starting point if you'd like a little structure to work with.
- The blank template is empty, so you can fill in the spheres of life that matter most to you and shape the wheel around your own priorities.
Not sure which areas to include on the blank version? Our guide to the areas of the Wheel of Life walks through the most common ones and how to choose yours.
Download Your Free Templates
Grab whichever version fits — or print both and compare:
- Download the ready-made template → (eight preset life areas)
- Download the blank template → (label your own areas)
Once it's printed, rate your satisfaction in each segment and join the marks into a wheel. If you'd like a step-by-step walk-through before you begin, read how to create the Wheel of Life — it covers scoring and how to read your results.
Start Today, Not "Someday"
Don't put important things off until tomorrow, Monday or some other time. Fill in the Wheel of Life template right now and start changing your life for the better! And when you're ready to keep the momentum going, our other printable templates give you more gentle structure for goals, journaling and reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Wheel of Life template used for?
It's a printable version of the Wheel of Life exercise — a quick, visual way to analyse how satisfied you currently are across all the major areas of your life. You rate each area, join up the dots, and instantly see where your life feels balanced and where it needs attention.
What is the difference between the two templates?
There are two versions. The first follows the default scheme and comes ready-made with eight key areas of life. The second is completely blank, so you can label the spheres that matter most to you and build a wheel that fits your own priorities.
How do I fill in the printable Wheel of Life?
Print the template, then rate your satisfaction in each area on a scale (usually from the centre outward), mark the score in every segment and connect the marks into a wheel. The shape you draw shows at a glance which areas are thriving and which ones deserve your focus next.
