Free Balance Wheel (Goals)

This visual layout illustrates a Balance Wheel framework that helps individuals map out meaningful life goals across multiple domains—such as work, family, health, and personal growth—while maintaining equilibrium and purpose. The layout includes clear instructions, a blank wheel for mapping goals, three guiding rules, and an example section for reference. The left panel instructs users to use the wheel to set goals that speak to different aspects of their life, encouraging them to explore aspirations both within and beyond their comfort zone. It emphasizes that the goal comes first, then we perceive, a principle rooted in cognitive science and the work of Kazuyoshi Hisano and Lou Tice, suggesting that envisioning future outcomes helps drive present action. The 3 Rules—setting goals outside one’s comfort zone, choosing goals that resonate deeply, and aiming for quality rather than quantity—serve as the foundation of intentional goal creation. The Balance Wheel in the center acts as a visualization tool, where users can map interconnected goals using color-coded notes—yellow for aligned goals and blue for those beyond comfort zones—across key life areas. On the right, the example wheel demonstrates how to distribute goals across eight life categories, including work, family, health, finance, education, and community, showcasing aspirations like “I am sleeping well,” “I am exercising several times a week,” and “I have created assets of $10K in 10 years.” This structured yet flexible model promotes self-reflection, holistic growth, and alignment between ambition and balance, serving as both a coaching and self-development tool.