The Feel Wheel

The Feeling Wheel: A Tool Every Life Coach Should Use

As life coaches, we help clients navigate their emotions, yet many struggle to put their feelings into words. The Feeling Wheel is a simple yet powerful tool that enhances emotional awareness and expression.

🔹 Why It Matters:

Many clients default to “I feel bad” or “I’m fine” without deeper reflection.

The Feeling Wheel expands their emotional vocabulary, helping them pinpoint what’s really happening.

It fosters self-awareness, emotional regulation, and meaningful conversations in therapy.


🔹 How to Use It in Therapy:
✅ Start sessions by having clients identify their emotions.
✅ Use it to reframe “negative” emotions as valuable data rather than problems.
✅ Encourage journaling or check-ins based on the wheel’s categories.

As life coaches, our work isn’t just about reducing distress—it’s about deepening self-understanding. The more precisely clients can name their emotions, the more empowered they become in managing them.