Sometimes the hardest part of creating change isn’t knowing what you want — it’s believing it’s possible.
When doubt, worry, or frustration begin to take over, a focus wheel can help you gently reach for thoughts that feel a little more hopeful and supportive. It’s a simple exercise that encourages you to shift your perspective one thought at a time.
In this guide, we’ll walk through exactly how to create a focus wheel, along with examples, a printable template, and tips for making the process feel natural and enjoyable.
What Is A Focus Wheel?
There are times when we know what we’d like to experience, but our thoughts haven’t quite caught up yet.
Maybe you’re hoping for a new opportunity, a healthier relationship, greater financial ease, or simply a brighter chapter ahead. Part of you believes it’s possible. Another part isn’t so sure.
A focus wheel is a simple journaling exercise designed to help bridge that gap. By gently reaching for thoughts that feel a little more supportive and encouraging, you can begin shifting your perspective one step at a time.
The process is simple. You’ll draw a wheel divided into 12 sections and place a desired outcome in the center. Then you’ll fill each section with a statement that feels believable and supportive of that goal.
By the end of the exercise, many people notice they feel calmer, more hopeful, and more connected to the possibility of what they’re working toward.
This focus wheel technique was popularized by Abraham-Hicks and remains a favorite tool for creating a gentle shift in perspective when you’re feeling stuck, discouraged, or uncertain.
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Focus Wheel Purpose
A focus wheel is designed to help you gently shift your attention toward thoughts that feel more supportive, hopeful, and aligned with what you’d like to experience.
Often, the challenge isn’t knowing what we want. It’s that our worries, doubts, or frustrations are speaking louder than our desires. When that happens, it can be difficult to feel optimistic about the future or believe positive change is possible.
The purpose of a focus wheel is to help bridge that gap. By reaching for thoughts that feel a little better and a little more believable, you can begin creating a new perspective around the situation you’re focused on.
Many people use focus wheels during seasons of uncertainty, impatience, self-doubt, or whenever they need help reconnecting with a sense of possibility.
Before You Begin
Before creating your focus wheel, take a moment to check in with yourself.
Think about the desire, goal, or situation you’d like to focus on. What emotions come up when you think about it right now?
You may even wish to rate your feelings on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 feels discouraged and 5 feels hopeful and excited.
There are no right or wrong answers. This quick check-in simply gives you a starting point so you can notice any shifts in perspective as you move through the exercise.
How to Fill Out a Focus Wheel
To create your focus wheel, you’ll need:
- A piece of paper or your favorite journal
- A pen, pencil, or colored markers
- A positive affirmation you’d like to focus on
Your affirmation can be any statement that reflects something you’d like to experience or believe more fully.
For example:
- I am confident and capable.
- I am thriving in my business.
- I am living in a home I love.
- I am open to wonderful new opportunities.
Focus Wheel Instructions
- Begin by drawing a small circle in the center of your page that’s large enough to hold your affirmation. Next, draw a slightly larger circle around it, followed by a third circle around both. Your focus wheel will look something like this:
2. Draw lines through your circle, dividing your wheel into 12 parts.
3. Write your affirmation inside the center circle.
Before moving on, it helps to understand why the focus wheel works the way it does.
Think back to the merry-go-rounds at the playground. It was easy to hop on when they were moving slowly, but much harder when they were spinning at full speed.
Our thoughts can work in a similar way. When we’re feeling doubtful, discouraged, or frustrated about something, it can be difficult to suddenly believe the exact opposite. The gap feels too large.
That’s why the focus wheel uses small, believable steps. Rather than forcing yourself to adopt a thought that doesn’t feel true, you’ll gradually reach for thoughts that feel a little more supportive and encouraging.
In the next step, you’ll fill each section of the wheel with a statement that feels realistic to you while gently supporting your affirmation.
4. Write 12 statements that supports your affirmation and feel true to you.
Focus Wheel Prompts
Focus Wheel Prompts
The goal isn’t to force yourself into thinking positively. Instead, look for thoughts that feel a little more supportive, hopeful, or encouraging than where you started.
If you’re not sure what to write, these prompts can help:
- If the specifics of the situation feel stressful, begin with broad, general statements.
- Reflect on challenges you’ve successfully navigated in the past.
- Consider your strengths, skills, and natural talents.
- Think about the positive emotions you’d like to experience.
- What evidence have you seen that you’re moving in the right direction?
- What opportunities or lessons are you excited to explore?
- What would a trusted friend say about your ability to handle this situation?
- What is already going well, even if it’s something small?
Remember, each statement only needs to feel a little more supportive than the last. Small shifts in perspective can add up to meaningful change.
Focus Wheel Examples
Focus Wheel Examples
The real value of a focus wheel comes from creating your own statements. The process of reaching for thoughts that feel supportive and encouraging is where the shift happens.
The examples below are simply meant to spark ideas. Your focus wheel will be unique to your experiences, goals, and personality, so don’t worry about getting it perfect.
Focus Wheel for Money
Affirmation: I am creating greater financial ease in my life.
Supporting Statements:
- I am grateful for the resources I already have.
- I have successfully navigated financial challenges before.
- I am learning new ways to manage and grow my money.
- Small improvements can add up over time.
- I am open to new opportunities and ideas.
- I enjoy building skills that support my financial goals.
- I am becoming more confident in my ability to handle money.
- There are many paths to greater abundance.
- I can take one positive step at a time.
- I am worthy of financial stability and peace of mind.
- Good things can happen in ways I haven’t considered yet.
- My relationship with money continues to improve.
Focus Wheel for a New Job
Affirmation: My work is meaningful, enjoyable, and supports the life I want to create.
Supporting Statements:
- I am ready for a new chapter.
- I have valuable skills and experience to offer.
- My past experiences have prepared me for new opportunities.
- I deserve work that feels fulfilling and rewarding.
- I am continually learning and growing.
- I have overcome challenges before and can do so again.
- I am proud of what I’ve accomplished so far.
- New opportunities are always emerging.
- I am open to roles that align with my strengths and interests.
- The right workplace will value what I bring to the table.
- Each step I take helps me gain clarity about what I want.
- I can trust myself to navigate this transition.
Focus Wheel for a Relationship
Affirmation: My life is filled with love and meaningful connection.
Supporting Statements:
- My heart is open to giving and receiving love.
- I enjoy meeting new people and learning their stories.
- I practice self-love and self-respect every day.
- My life already contains many forms of love.
- I am open to new connections and experiences.
- Every relationship teaches me something valuable about myself.
- I am becoming clearer about the qualities that matter most to me.
- I trust myself to recognize healthy, supportive relationships.
- I deserve to be treated with kindness, care, and respect.
- I have a lot of love to offer.
- There is no need to settle for less than I deserve.
- The world is filled with interesting and wonderful people.
When to Use a Focus Wheel
A focus wheel can be helpful anytime you’d like to shift your perspective around a goal, desire, or situation.
Many people reach for this exercise when they’re feeling discouraged, impatient, uncertain, or stuck in a cycle of unhelpful thoughts. It can also be a wonderful tool before making a big decision, starting a new chapter, or working toward an important goal.
Whenever you’d like to reconnect with a sense of hope, possibility, or forward movement, consider spending a few minutes with a focus wheel.
Final Thoughts
Take a moment to notice how you feel now compared to when you started.
Did any new ideas, perspectives, or possibilities emerge as you worked through the exercise? Even small shifts in how you think about a situation can create meaningful change over time.
Remember, the goal of a focus wheel isn’t to force yourself into positivity. It’s simply an opportunity to reach for thoughts that feel a little more supportive, hopeful, and aligned with where you’d like to go.
Whenever you need a reminder of what’s possible, return to your focus wheel and spend a few moments reconnecting with the perspective you’ve created.
If you’d like to explore more Abraham-Hicks exercises, check out: Complete List of 22 Abraham Hicks Processes + How To Use Them
Wishing you clarity, confidence, and wonderful things ahead.
With Love,
Jen & Andrea
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