Restlessness
Question: How do you know when that restlessness you have been feeling means that it is time for a vacation or time to start looking for a new job?
Answer: There are many times when we feel a little unsettled, wondering if we are doing what we want or are meant to do. Sometimes this is a signal to take a step back and reassess our life from a broader perspective.
One of the benefits of coaching is to bring the various aspects of your life into focus and identify what areas need to be addressed. I invite you to do this exercise and notice what you discover. This is called the Life Balance Wheel.
Draw a circle and divide it into eight segments. Label each one: Physical, Career/Business, Family and Friends (community), Finances, Romance/Intimacy, Health/Self-Care, Social/Fun, Personal/Spiritual Development. In the center, write Core Values.
Give yourself a score of 1-10 in each segment and color in the space accordingly, with 10 being your most satisfied and 1 being your least. It will become clear where your life might be out of balance and will give you a place to start looking at where you might want to make changes. That restlessness can turn into renewed energy and direction!
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