The key to meaningful success is balance. Too much focus on one or two life areas can lead to stress, frustration and discontent. Only by achieving and accomplishing goals in all life areas can we live a life that leads to fulfillment and satisfaction.

Life is like a wheel. A smooth, well rounded wheel rolls more quickly than one with dents or bumps. Developing a well balanced direction in life begins with assessing where you are.

How satisfied are you with where you are? Use the questions below to help assess where you are now. Assume that the center of the wheel represents 0% satisfied and the outer rim represents 100% satisfied. Areas with less than 50% satisfaction may be areas of discontent. Don't be discouraged, a coach can help you develop an action plan for success in those areas!

Personal Wheel

Listed below are some questions to consider:

Mental

• What have I done in the past 3 years to improve myself?
• Is my education well rounded?
• When I express my views, can I back them up with facts?

• Do I relate well to different kinds of people?
• Would I like to be more active socially?
• Are my social conversations positive or negative in nature?

• Is my weight conducive to good health?
• When was my last physical?
• Is my health insurance adequate?

• Am I happy with my career choice?
• Do I have a budget and invest wisely?
• Are my savings sufficient to meet my long-range plans?

• During the past week I have spent ___ hours with my family.
• Do I give my spouse/partner the time he/she deserves?
• Do I bring my work problems home with me?

• Do I have clearly defined personal values?
• Would my friends/family be able to define my values based upon my behaviors?
• Do I actively practice my spirituality?

Productivity

• Do you regularly measure your productivity?
• Do you function within your budget?
• Do you suggest new products/improved processes?

• Do I procrastinate?
• Can my phone and email be more effectively handled?
• Do I work more hours than I would like?

• What is your close ratio?
• Do one or two products dominate your sales?
• Has your sales volume increased at a satisfactory rate over the past year?

• What are 3 qualities you would like to develop to enhance your leadership ability?
• Do you regularly set goals for yourself? For others?
• Do you seek first to understand, then to be understood?