157: NLCA 10: The Importance of Assessment

The Successful Nurse Coaches ™

In this episode, Laura shares in depth about the primary assessment used with new students of Nurse Life Coach Academy.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the wheel of life:

1. Lifestyle

• Definition: Lifestyle encompasses the daily habits, routines, and choices that shape the quality and structure of an individual's life.
• Distinction: This area includes how time is spent, balance between work and relaxation, self-care habits, and overall rhythm of life. It sets the foundation for how individuals experience their day-to-day well-being.

2. Finances

• Definition: Finances refer to the management and state of an individual’s monetary resources, including income, expenses, savings, debt, and investments.
• Distinction: Financial stability or stress impacts nearly every other area, influencing decisions and lifestyle choices. Assessing finances uncovers potential areas for stress and opportunities for growth in financial literacy and stability.

3. Health & Fitness

• Definition: This area focuses on physical health, exercise, nutrition, sleep patterns, and overall physical well-being.
• Distinction: Health and fitness are not just about physical capabilities but also about the level of energy, strength, and resilience an individual has to pursue other life areas. A holistic look here also touches on preventive health measures and self-care routines.

4. Self-Development

• Definition: Self-development is about the individual’s efforts to improve their skills, knowledge, and personal effectiveness.
• Distinction: It encompasses learning, self-improvement efforts, and personal growth goals. This area is distinct in that it measures how much focus is placed on growing capabilities and gaining new insights for a more fulfilling life.

5. Career

• Definition: Career involves an individual’s professional life, including job satisfaction, career aspirations, work-life balance, and growth opportunities.
• Distinction: While it may overlap with finances, career assessment focuses on fulfillment, purpose, and alignment of work with values, rather than strictly on income or financial gain.

6. Friendships

• Definition: Friendships refer to the social connections outside of family and romantic relationships, including close friends and broader social networks.
• Distinction: Friendships are assessed based on their quality, supportiveness, and impact on mental health and happiness. They can be significant sources of joy and growth, providing emotional support and a sense of belonging.

7. Family

• Definition: This area pertains to relationships with family members, including immediate and extended family.
• Distinction: Family dynamics often influence identity, support systems, and emotional stability. Family assessment can reveal patterns, sources of strength, or stress within these foundational relationships.

8. Hobbies

• Definition: Hobbies are activities done for enjoyment and relaxation, separate from work or obligations.
• Distinction: Engaging in hobbies contributes to personal joy, creativity, and stress relief. It’s about assessing how much time is dedicated to passions and interests that foster a well-rounded life.

9. Spirituality

• Definition: Spirituality involves beliefs, practices, or values that provide a sense of purpose, inner peace, and connection beyond oneself.
• Distinction: Spirituality may or may not involve religion. It includes practices like meditation, mindfulness, or religious observance and reflects one’s sense of connectedness and purpose.

10. Personal Growth

• Definition: Personal growth is the continuous pursuit of becoming the best version of oneself through introspection, goal setting, and self-improvement.
• Distinction: It’s broader than self-development, encompassing emotional resilience, self-awareness, and personal achievements that contribute to overall life satisfaction.

11. Love and Relationships

• Definition: This area includes romantic relationships and intimate partnerships, focusing on closeness, trust, communication, and support.
• Distinction: Unlike friendships or family, love and relationships are more specific to romantic connections, involving dynamics unique to intimate, long-term partnerships that significantly influence emotional wellbeing.

12. Planning

• Definition: Planning refers to the ability to set, organize, and work toward personal or professional goals.
• Distinction: Effective planning is foundational to achieving objectives in all areas of life, involving time management, setting priorities, and creating a structured path forward.

Another wonderful assessment tool to use on weekly follow up sessions is:

1. What is your level of energy today 0-10?

Check out our Wheel of Life Assessment Tool here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f_ERrrCEWBgNUNPw0fIDtaNMGVnawVEA/view?usp=sharing

Youtube link:

https://youtu.be/mx-8IQZGMhA

Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/certification