The Wellness Wheel is a simple tool to help you see how balanced your life feels. By rating your satisfaction in key areas—like health, emotions, relationships, and finances—you’ll get a visual snapshot of what’s going well and where you may want to grow. It’s a great first step toward lasting change.
Here is a brief description of each of the areas of wellness:
PHYSICAL
Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep
EMOTIONAL
Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships
OCCUPATIONAL
Creating personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work
SOCIAL
Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system
INTELLECTUAL
Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skill
SPIRITUAL
Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life
ENVIRONMENTAL
Occupying pleasant and stimulating environments that support well-being
FINANCIAL
Feeling satisfied with current and future financial situations
Take the Wheel of Health Assessment now. It is free and takes about 30 seconds. The categories are described a bit further below. The Questionnaire below may help you think through each area of your life.
Just pull the slider. 1 is very, very dissatisfied, 10 is the highest level of satisfaction.
Wellness Wheel Questionnaire
Physical Wellness
- Do you get at least 7-8 hours of sleep most nights?
- How often do you exercise or engage in physical activity?
- Do you eat a balanced diet based on whole foods?
- Do you take time for leisure activities?
- Do you have access to medical and dental care when needed?
Emotional Wellness
- How often do you acknowledge and process your emotions?
- Do you have healthy coping strategies for stress and anxiety?
- Can you easily express your emotions to others?
- How well do you recover from life’s setbacks?
Occupational Wellness
- Do you feel satisfied and fulfilled in your job or daily activities?
- How well do you balance work and personal life?
- Do you have clear goals for your career or personal growth?
- Do you feel valued in and rewarded for your work?
- Are you able to manage work-related stress effectively?
Social Wellness
- Do you have a supportive group of friends or family?
- How often do you engage in social activities or gatherings?
- Do you maintain healthy communication in your relationships?
- Are you able to set and respect personal boundaries?
- Do you feel connected to your community?
Intellectual Wellness
- Do you seek out opportunities to learn new things?
- How often do you challenge your brain with new activities?
- Do you read, listen to podcasts, or talk with real people about meaningful topics?
- Are you open to new ideas and new ways of thinking about life?
- How well do you adapt to change?
Spiritual Wellness
- Do you have a set of principles, beliefs, or values that guide your life?
- How often do you engage in spiritual or philosophical reflection?
- Do you feel connected to a higher purpose or meaning?
- How do you seek answers to life’s big questions?
- Are your actions and daily life aligned with your core beliefs?
Environmental Wellness
- How comfortable do you feel in the environment in which you live?
- To what extent do you feel that your environment contributes to—or takes away from—your overall health and wellness?
- How do you create a healthy environment for yourself?
- Beyond your immediate environment, what actions do you take to care for the natural environment?
Financial Wellness
- Do you have a budget plan and live within your means?
- Are you able to avoid consumer debt?
- Are you saving up for emergencies or future goals?
- Do you feel confident or secure about your financial future?
- Are you investing in assets that will pay you passive income when you can no longer work?
- Do financial concerns cause you significant stress?