In the whirlwind of everyday life, it’s rare to take the time to pause and reflect on your personal and professional situation. Summer, with its slower rhythm, offer an ideal moment to recenter yourself and ask: Am I still aligned with my goals? Does the life I’m living make me happy?
To start this essential summer introspection, nothing beats a simple, practical exercise. Here’s a tool inspired by the “Wheel of Life” that I often use in coaching. 3 simple steps you can do alone, with a partner, or even as a family.
Step 1: Take a look at the different areas of your life
Here are ten areas to explore — feel free to adapt them based on your needs or priorities:
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Relationship
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Children
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Family & Friends
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Career
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Finances
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Environment
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Spirituality
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Health
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Leisure
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Personal Development
For each area, ask yourself:
On a scale from 1 to 10, how do I currently rate this area of my life?
A few examples:
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Finances: 9/10 – I earn a good salary and feel financially secure.
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Career: 6/10 – I’m feeling less and less fulfilled at work.
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Family: 7/10 – Things are going well, but we don’t spend much time together.
Step 2: Clarify your desired future
For each selected area, ask yourself:
What would be your ideal satisfaction level in the future (still on a scale from 1 to 10)?
Examples:
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Finances: 8/10 – Earning a bit less but having more free time would suit me.
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Career: 9/10 – I want to find joy and meaning in my work again.
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Family: 8/10 – I’d like to spend more quality time with my children.
📝 Important: The goal isn’t to aim for 10/10 in every area! A 3/10 in spirituality may be totally fine — as long as it doesn’t create frustration.
What matters most is the gap between your current situation and your ideal.
Step 3: Imagine concrete next steps for the fall
Based on what you’ve discovered, ask yourself:
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What do I want to put in place? (the how)
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What would it bring me? (the why)
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What can I start or stop doing? (also the how)
Example: Exploring the “Career” area
What do I want to put in place?
Take time to truly reflect on what motivates you at work — and what drains you. Identify the tasks and contexts that energize you vs. those that bore or exhaust you, and the conditions in which you thrive.
What would it bring me?
Greater understanding of what’s behind your lack of motivation, clarity about your emotions, and — most importantly — actionable steps to bring enthusiasm back into your professional life.
What can I start or stop doing?
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Start observing your workdays and note what gives you energy and what depletes you.
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Stop enduring your situation or telling yourself “it’ll get better eventually” without making real changes.
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Dare to talk to your manager or a trusted colleague about exploring new possibilities.
What’s next?
Depending on your reflections, you might find yourself in one of these situations:
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With a few adjustments, you could feel good in your current position again (rebalancing your workload, clarifying your tasks, setting boundaries, etc.).
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An internal move might give you new momentum (changing teams, roles, or scope within the same organization).
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You see no sustainable path forward in your current structure — maybe it’s time to explore a deeper shift or career transition.
💬 Need support to turn these reflections into action?
Sometimes, all it takes is a safe space and the right questions to create real clarity.
🎯 I offer free discovery coaching sessions to help you explore your needs, challenges, and intentions — with no pressure or commitment.
👉 Ready to take the first step? Book your session here and let’s explore what’s possible for you.