You need to know where you are so you can know where you want to go.
This is such an important piece of the dream life design journey. And something that's been popping up with my clients lately is…
How do I decide between work or life when I think about where I am today?
the false binary: work vs. life
Clients often feel torn between evaluating satisfaction through “work” or “life.” But what if it’s not either/or?
We're used to having work and life—work-life balance. Life inside of work, life outside of work.
The result? My clients really struggle with how to pick their starting point. Is it through the lens of work or life? And the answer is both.
Today, we're going to do something where you can see both and have a more comprehensive overview of I am here.
shifting from career to contribution
I’ve updated one of the 12 dimensions—from career to contribution.
Why? Because when I work with my clients, a huge part of their job, career, or calling is about making an impact.
That small change opens up a new way of thinking: how does each dimension show up in both work and life?
your next steps: clarity through work and life
To get the most out of this practice, follow the steps below. This will help you see where you are today and where to focus next—across work and life.
1. pull up your vision and deeper needs
If you haven’t already, pause here and download the template. Complete both your vision and your deeper needs before moving on. These are your anchors—they’ll guide the rest of the exercise.
Get your free vision crafting template ↴
2. rate your starting point through the lens of work
Using the 12 dimensions, rate each one based solely on how it shows up in your job, career, or calling. Use this scale:
1 = very unsatisfied
5 = deeply satisfied
💡 5 doesn’t mean “done”—it means it feels full and alive, and can still expand.
3. now rate them again through the lens of life outside of work
Repeat the exact same process—but this time, only consider life outside of work. Again, use the same 1–5 scale.
4. compare the two sets
Look at both sets of ratings side by side. This contrast gives you a clearer picture of how your energy and attention are currently distributed.
Where are the discrepancies?
Where do you feel more fulfilled?
Where is satisfaction lacking—at work, or outside of it?
5. revisit your vision
Return to your original vision and deeper needs. We often overlook the real sources of fulfillment or frustration. This step reconnects your day-to-day with what matters most.
How is your job or calling helping meet those needs?
What about life outside of work?
6. reflect and realign
Based on everything you’ve uncovered:
Where do you want to invest more energy and effort going forward?
What deserves more attention—either to grow or to rebalance?
Share your insight in the comments. You now have a grounded, whole-picture view of where you are and a clearer sense of where to go next.
Ciao, ciao for now!
Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help:
→ Start with free resources I’ve created. This includes the:
art of vision crafting template for dream life design
cultivating clarity toolkit for embodied decision-making
unbounded self kickoff for onboarding new team members
→ Get your CALM Quotient (CQ). In 5 minutes, uncover your unique nervous system patterns, the greatest areas of growth opportunity, and one practice to start reclaiming calm.
→ Accelerate your path to sustainable success and fulfillment with Private Coaching. You’ve achieved success on paper, but you know there’s more waiting for you. You want:
more clarity. Design your dream life, make bold decisions, and take aligned action with self-trust and more energy.
more calm. Transform limiting patterns and access your unbounded self to create unshakeable inner peace, confidence, presence, and intuition.
more joy. Wake up every morning thinking, "I f*cking LOVE my life." Yes, the F word. Yes, all caps. Joy is everywhere. Your life is more meaningful.
more wealth. Expand beyond financial wealth and find holistic abundance. Wealth in time, energy, connection, freedom, and [fill in the blank].
Does this resonate? Book a complimentary awakening conversation to see if coaching is right for you.
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