Goal Setting ExercisesBased on the motivational work of ZigZiglarWheel of Life
The Chinese say that the journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step. Commit yourself to take these Dream-setting steps NOW.
Make a Dream List:  Let your imagination run wild and list everything you want to be, do or have.
For each item on your Dream List, answer the question “why?” If you can’t express why you want to “be, do or have,” it, then cross it off the list
Test your Dreams:
Test your Dreams:Can you honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?
Test your Dreams:Can you honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream?
Test your Dreams:Can you honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream? Is it morally right and fair to everyone concerned?
Test your Dreams:Can you honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream? Is it morally right and fair to everyone concerned?3. Is it consistent with my other Dreams?
Test your Dreams:Can you honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream? Is it morally right and fair to everyone concerned?3. Is it consistent with my other Dreams?4. Can I emotionally commit myself to finish this Dream?
Test your Dreams:Can you honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream? Is it morally right and fair to everyone concerned?3. Is it consistent with my other Dreams?4. Can I emotionally commit myself to finish this Dream?5. Can I “see” myself reaching this Dream?
Test your Dreams:Can you honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?If you answered “no” to even one of the previous questions, Then  your statement was an Illusion, and not a true Dream.Cross it off your list.
Test your Dreams:Refine your list, leaving only your true Dreams.
Test your Dreams:Refine your list, leaving only your true Dreams. Next, look at the Dreams that remain.  You can refine them further.
Refine your Dreams:.
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions:
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?4. Will reaching this Dream win me more friends?
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?4. Will reaching this Dream win me more friends?5. Will reaching this Dream give me peace of mind?
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?4. Will reaching this Dream win me more friends?5. Will reaching this Dream give me peace of mind?6. Will reaching this Dream make me more secure?
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?4. Will reaching this Dream win me more friends?5. Will reaching this Dream give me peace of mind?6. Will reaching this Dream make me more secure?7. Will reaching this Dream improve my relationships with others?
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions:If you answer “yes” to at least one of these questions
Refine your Dreams:To refine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions:If you answer “yes” to at least one of these questionsKeep the Dream on your Dream List.
Shape your Dreams into Goals:
Shape your Dreams into Goals:For each Dream on Your Dream List, ask yourself the following questions:
Shape your Dreams into Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?
Shape your Dreams into Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?
Shape your Dreams into Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?
Shape your Dreams into Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?4. What am I not spending enough time and energy on?
Shape your Dreams into Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?4. What am I not spending enough time and energy on?5. What will I stop doing?
Shape your Dreams into Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?4. What am I not spending enough time and energy on?5. What will I stop doing?6. What will I start doing?
Shape your Dreams into Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?4. What am I not spending enough time and energy on?5. What will I stop doing?6. What will I start doing?
Congratulations.  You have completed your  list of Dreams and Goals.
Now try the Life Balance Assessment
Life Balance Assessment
Life Balance Assessment
Life Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.
Life Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:
Life Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/CareerLife Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
FinancesLife Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
Finances
HealthLife Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
Finances
Health
Family and FriendsLife Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
Finances
Health
Family and Friends
RomanceLife Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
Finances
Health
Family and Friends
Romance
Personal GrowthLife Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
Finances
Health
Family and Friends
Romance
Personal Growth
Fun and RecreationLife Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
Finances
Health
Family and Friends
Romance
Personal Growth
Fun and Recreation
Physical EnvironmentLife Balance AssessmentThis is the  “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.  The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
Finances
Health
Family and Friends
Romance
Personal Growth
Fun and Recreation
Physical EnvironmentLife Balance AssessmentThe center of each segment contains a scale from 1 to 10,
Life Balance AssessmentThe center of each segment contains a scale from 1 to 10,With 10 being the most satisfied and 1 being the most dissatisfied.
Life Balance AssessmentThe center of each segment contains a scale from 1 to 10,With 10 being the most satisfied and 1 being the most dissatisfied.Take a moment to reflect on each area of your life,
Life Balance AssessmentThe center of each segment contains a scale from 1 to 10,With 10 being the most satisfied and 1 being the most dissatisfied.Take a moment to reflect on each area of your life, And place a mark within the corresponding segment to represent your level of satisfaction in that area.
Life Balance AssessmentBusiness/Career
Life Balance AssessmentBusiness/CareerConsider your professional progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of life, as in some profession or undertaking
Life Balance AssessmentBusiness/CareerConsider your professional progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of life, as in some profession or undertakingRank your satisfaction with the current state of your business or career by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Business/Career segment.
Life Balance AssessmentFinances
Life Balance AssessmentFinancesConsider how well you manage your money; and the way that you conduct or transact your income and your investments.
Life Balance AssessmentFinancesConsider how well you manage your money; and the way that you conduct or transact your income and your investments.Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your finances by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Finances segment.
Life Balance AssessmentHealth
Life Balance AssessmentHealthConsider how the general condition of your body and mind , your level of soundness and vigor.  How free are you from disease or ailment?
Life Balance AssessmentHealthConsider how the general condition of your body and mind , your level of soundness and vigor.  How free are you from disease or ailment?Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your health by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Health segment.
Life Balance AssessmentFamily and Friends
Life Balance AssessmentFamily and FriendsConsider the emotional ties you enjoy with  your closely related by relatives such as parents, children, uncles, aunts, and cousins, as  well as the support and warmth you share within your friendships.
Life Balance AssessmentFamily and FriendsConsider the emotional ties you enjoy with  your closely related by relatives such as parents, children, uncles, aunts, and cousins, as  well as the support and warmth you share within your friendships.Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your relationships with family and friends by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Family and Friends segment.
Life Balance AssessmentRomance
Life Balance AssessmentRomanceConsider the intimacy you experience as  a deep emotional, sexual or spiritual recognition and regard for the value of another person in a romantic relationship
Life Balance AssessmentRomanceConsider the intimacy you experience as  a deep emotional, sexual or spiritual recognition and regard for the value of another person in a romantic relationshipRank your satisfaction with the current state of your romantic life by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Romance segment.
Life Balance AssessmentPersonal Growth
Life Balance AssessmentPersonal GrowthConsider the actions or processes you are involved in which are leading to personal growth; development; and gradual increase; allowing you to develop from a simpler to a more complex stage.
Life Balance AssessmentPersonal GrowthConsider the actions or processes you are involved in which are leading to personal growth; development; and gradual increase; allowing you to develop from a simpler to a more complex stage.Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your personal growth by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Personal Growth segment.
Life Balance AssessmentFun and Recreation
Life Balance AssessmentFun and RecreationConsider the pastimes, diversions, exercises, or other activities that you participate in which lead to relaxation and enjoyment.
Life Balance AssessmentFun and RecreationConsider the pastimes, diversions, exercises, or other activities that you participate in which lead to relaxation and enjoyment. Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your fun and recreation by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Fun and Recreation segment.
Life Balance AssessmentPhysical Environment
Life Balance AssessmentPhysical EnvironmentConsider the indoor or outdoor settings that  surround you, characterized by the presence or absence of specific furnishings, plants, and art.

Goal Setting using Zig Ziglar's Life Wheel

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    Goal Setting ExercisesBasedon the motivational work of ZigZiglarWheel of Life
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    The Chinese saythat the journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step. Commit yourself to take these Dream-setting steps NOW.
  • 3.
    Make a DreamList: Let your imagination run wild and list everything you want to be, do or have.
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    For each itemon your Dream List, answer the question “why?” If you can’t express why you want to “be, do or have,” it, then cross it off the list
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    Test your Dreams:Canyou honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?
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    Test your Dreams:Canyou honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream?
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    Test your Dreams:Canyou honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream? Is it morally right and fair to everyone concerned?
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    Test your Dreams:Canyou honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream? Is it morally right and fair to everyone concerned?3. Is it consistent with my other Dreams?
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    Test your Dreams:Canyou honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream? Is it morally right and fair to everyone concerned?3. Is it consistent with my other Dreams?4. Can I emotionally commit myself to finish this Dream?
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    Test your Dreams:Canyou honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?Is it really my Dream? Is it morally right and fair to everyone concerned?3. Is it consistent with my other Dreams?4. Can I emotionally commit myself to finish this Dream?5. Can I “see” myself reaching this Dream?
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    Test your Dreams:Canyou honestly answer “yes” to each of the following questions?If you answered “no” to even one of the previous questions, Then your statement was an Illusion, and not a true Dream.Cross it off your list.
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    Test your Dreams:Refineyour list, leaving only your true Dreams.
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    Test your Dreams:Refineyour list, leaving only your true Dreams. Next, look at the Dreams that remain. You can refine them further.
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions:
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?4. Will reaching this Dream win me more friends?
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?4. Will reaching this Dream win me more friends?5. Will reaching this Dream give me peace of mind?
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?4. Will reaching this Dream win me more friends?5. Will reaching this Dream give me peace of mind?6. Will reaching this Dream make me more secure?
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions: Will reaching this Dream make me happier?2. Will reaching this Dream make me healthier?3. Will reaching this Dream make me wealthier?4. Will reaching this Dream win me more friends?5. Will reaching this Dream give me peace of mind?6. Will reaching this Dream make me more secure?7. Will reaching this Dream improve my relationships with others?
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions:If you answer “yes” to at least one of these questions
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    Refine your Dreams:Torefine your dreams, ask yourself the following questions:If you answer “yes” to at least one of these questionsKeep the Dream on your Dream List.
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    Shape your Dreamsinto Goals:For each Dream on Your Dream List, ask yourself the following questions:
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    Shape your Dreamsinto Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?
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    Shape your Dreamsinto Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?
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    Shape your Dreamsinto Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?
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    Shape your Dreamsinto Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?4. What am I not spending enough time and energy on?
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    Shape your Dreamsinto Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?4. What am I not spending enough time and energy on?5. What will I stop doing?
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    Shape your Dreamsinto Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?4. What am I not spending enough time and energy on?5. What will I stop doing?6. What will I start doing?
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    Shape your Dreamsinto Goals:What, specifically, does this Dream look like in real life?What specific action am I taking to make this Dream a reality?What am I spending too much time and energy on?4. What am I not spending enough time and energy on?5. What will I stop doing?6. What will I start doing?
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    Congratulations. Youhave completed your list of Dreams and Goals.
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    Now try theLife Balance Assessment
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    Life Balance AssessmentThisis the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life.
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    Life Balance AssessmentThisis the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:
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    Life Balance AssessmentThisis the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/CareerLife Balance AssessmentThis is the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
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    FinancesLife Balance AssessmentThisis the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
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    HealthLife Balance AssessmentThisis the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
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    Family and FriendsLifeBalance AssessmentThis is the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
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    RomanceLife Balance AssessmentThisis the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
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    Personal GrowthLife BalanceAssessmentThis is the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
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    Fun and RecreationLifeBalance AssessmentThis is the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
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    Physical EnvironmentLife BalanceAssessmentThis is the “Wheel of Life” designed to help you visualize the degree of balance in your life. The Wheel is a circle divided into eight equal segments:Business/Career
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    Physical EnvironmentLife BalanceAssessmentThe center of each segment contains a scale from 1 to 10,
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    Life Balance AssessmentThecenter of each segment contains a scale from 1 to 10,With 10 being the most satisfied and 1 being the most dissatisfied.
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    Life Balance AssessmentThecenter of each segment contains a scale from 1 to 10,With 10 being the most satisfied and 1 being the most dissatisfied.Take a moment to reflect on each area of your life,
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    Life Balance AssessmentThecenter of each segment contains a scale from 1 to 10,With 10 being the most satisfied and 1 being the most dissatisfied.Take a moment to reflect on each area of your life, And place a mark within the corresponding segment to represent your level of satisfaction in that area.
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    Life Balance AssessmentBusiness/CareerConsideryour professional progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of life, as in some profession or undertaking
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    Life Balance AssessmentBusiness/CareerConsideryour professional progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of life, as in some profession or undertakingRank your satisfaction with the current state of your business or career by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Business/Career segment.
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    Life Balance AssessmentFinancesConsiderhow well you manage your money; and the way that you conduct or transact your income and your investments.
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    Life Balance AssessmentFinancesConsiderhow well you manage your money; and the way that you conduct or transact your income and your investments.Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your finances by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Finances segment.
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    Life Balance AssessmentHealthConsiderhow the general condition of your body and mind , your level of soundness and vigor. How free are you from disease or ailment?
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    Life Balance AssessmentHealthConsiderhow the general condition of your body and mind , your level of soundness and vigor. How free are you from disease or ailment?Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your health by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Health segment.
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    Life Balance AssessmentFamilyand FriendsConsider the emotional ties you enjoy with your closely related by relatives such as parents, children, uncles, aunts, and cousins, as well as the support and warmth you share within your friendships.
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    Life Balance AssessmentFamilyand FriendsConsider the emotional ties you enjoy with your closely related by relatives such as parents, children, uncles, aunts, and cousins, as well as the support and warmth you share within your friendships.Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your relationships with family and friends by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Family and Friends segment.
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    Life Balance AssessmentRomanceConsiderthe intimacy you experience as a deep emotional, sexual or spiritual recognition and regard for the value of another person in a romantic relationship
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    Life Balance AssessmentRomanceConsiderthe intimacy you experience as a deep emotional, sexual or spiritual recognition and regard for the value of another person in a romantic relationshipRank your satisfaction with the current state of your romantic life by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Romance segment.
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    Life Balance AssessmentPersonalGrowthConsider the actions or processes you are involved in which are leading to personal growth; development; and gradual increase; allowing you to develop from a simpler to a more complex stage.
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    Life Balance AssessmentPersonalGrowthConsider the actions or processes you are involved in which are leading to personal growth; development; and gradual increase; allowing you to develop from a simpler to a more complex stage.Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your personal growth by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Personal Growth segment.
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    Life Balance AssessmentFunand RecreationConsider the pastimes, diversions, exercises, or other activities that you participate in which lead to relaxation and enjoyment.
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    Life Balance AssessmentFunand RecreationConsider the pastimes, diversions, exercises, or other activities that you participate in which lead to relaxation and enjoyment. Rank your satisfaction with the current state of your fun and recreation by placing a dot along the scale in the center of the Fun and Recreation segment.
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    Life Balance AssessmentPhysicalEnvironmentConsider the indoor or outdoor settings that surround you, characterized by the presence or absence of specific furnishings, plants, and art.