How to do the Wheel of Life test
- Choose a version. Start with Evaari's six spheres, or switch to the classic eight areas if you've used a wheel before.
- Rate each area from 0 to 10. 0 means "this part of my life feels empty or neglected", 10 means "I'm completely satisfied with this". Go with your first honest answer — don't overthink it.
- Look at the shape. Your wheel appears instantly. Big slices are your strengths. Small ones are where a little care could make the biggest difference.
- Pick one tiny habit. Under your result you'll find three small habits for each of your two lowest areas. Choose one, not six.
It takes about two minutes. No sign-up, no email.
What is the Wheel of Life?
The Wheel of Life is a simple visual tool for looking at your whole life at once. You draw a circle divided into slices — one slice per life area — and shade each slice according to how satisfied you feel with it. The result looks like a wheel, and the question is: how smoothly would it roll?
The idea is widely used in coaching and is often credited to Paul J. Meyer, who built goal-setting programs around life areas in the 1960s. Today there are many versions with six, eight or even twelve areas. They all share one goal: to help you notice imbalance before you choose where to put your energy.
Evaari's six spheres
Evaari uses six spheres that cover everyday life without becoming a long list:
| Sphere | What it covers | Example tiny habit |
|---|---|---|
| Body | sleep, movement, water, food, energy | drink one glass of water |
| Heart | friends, family, love, feelings | message a friend |
| Mind | focus, calm, learning, screen time | three slow breaths |
| Soul | gratitude, meaning, nature, creativity | three good things |
| Home | the space you live in | make your bed |
| Work | work, studies, money, rest from work | one main task |
If you prefer the classic eight areas, our test maps them to these six spheres so your habit ideas still fit: career and money go to Work, health to Body, family, friends and romance to Heart, personal growth to Mind, fun to Soul and environment to Home.
How to read your result
Look at three things:
- The lowest slice. This is usually the best place to start. Not because it's "bad", but because small changes in a neglected area often feel the biggest.
- The overall shape. A small but round wheel can feel steadier than a big, lopsided one. Balance is about the shape, not the size.
- Surprises. If a score is lower or higher than you expected, that's worth a moment of thought. What's behind it?
Avoid trying to fix everything at once. One area, one tiny habit, a few weeks — then look again.
What to do with a low area
Choose a habit so small you could do it on your worst day. For a low Body score, that might be a glass of water after waking up. For Heart, a one-line message to a friend. For Home, putting one thing back where it belongs.
Then attach it to something you already do every day: "After I pour my morning coffee, I drink a glass of water." This kind of if-then plan is one of the best-studied ways to turn intentions into actions.
Read more in our guide to life balance and the six spheres, or browse 60 habit ideas sorted by sphere.
Questions for each area
If you'd like to think a little deeper before rating, use these questions:
- Body: How have I been sleeping? When did I last move just because it felt good?
- Heart: Who would I call with good news? When did I last reach out first?
- Mind: Do I have moments of quiet in my day? What have I learned recently?
- Soul: What am I grateful for this week? When did I last feel awe?
- Home: Is there a corner of my home I enjoy being in? What drains me there?
- Work: Does my work feel meaningful? Do I stop working when I planned to?
Printable Wheel of Life template
Prefer paper? Download the free printable template (PDF), rate each area with a pen, and keep it somewhere you'll see it. Redo it in a month and compare the two wheels side by side.
The Wheel of Life in the Evaari app
In Evaari, your wheel isn't a one-time picture. You rate yourself once a month, and the steps you complete in each sphere gently fill your wheel in between. It never drops below your own rating — your habits can only add to it. Over time you see which areas you've been caring for, and your Evaari's aura takes on the color of the sphere you've given the most attention lately.
