Free tool · Wheel of Values

Your Wheel of Values, to see what matters

Choose three to ten values, give each one an importance rating and a rating for the place it has in your life right now. The wheel shows the gap between the two. You decide what to take from it: there is no right or wrong wheel.

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Example

Example: six rated values

“Importance” = how much this value matters to you. “Today” = how much space it takes up in your life right now. The gap is the difference between the two.

ValueImportanceTodayGap
Freedom963
Health963
Calm853
Category1082
Creativity770
Learning67−1

Reading: three values have a 3-point gap. This is an invitation to reflect, not a diagnosis: the gap may also be a temporary choice.

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Assumptions, method, and limitations

Assumptions

  • A value is what matters to you: a direction, not a goal to achieve. The ratings reflect how you feel right now; they aren’t a test score.
  • Gap = importance − today. A positive gap indicates a value that matters to you but takes up little space right now; a negative gap indicates a value that takes up more space than its importance to you.

Method

The wheel places each value on a spoke, from 0 at the center to 10 at the edge. Two polygons are drawn: importance (solid line) and current space (dotted line). Gaps are sorted by descending gap, then descending importance, then alphabetical order. No averages or overall scores are calculated.

Limitations

The tool doesn’t interpret your answers: it says nothing about your personality, health, or success. Gaps are starting points for reflection, perhaps with someone you trust. A value may legitimately take up less space for a period of time.

Frequently asked questions

How many values should I choose?

Between three and ten. More than that makes the wheel hard to read. Three to six is often enough for a first round.

What does a significant gap mean?

Only that you rated a value as very important and not very present in your life right now. That may inspire a small step, but it is neither a failure nor an emergency.

Can I add my own values?

Yes. Type a word in the field provided, and it will be added to your list. The total is still limited to ten values.

How can I keep my wheel?

Download it as an SVG, copy the text, or print the page. Nothing is saved automatically.

Are my answers sent anywhere?

No. Everything happens in your browser. No data leaves your page.

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