1. You Have to Keep Pedaling
Life is Like a Bicycle-
You Have to Keep Pedaling

2. Life is Like a Bicycle
It is easier to steer your bike when it is in motion.
A bike doesn’t move on it’s own, you have to pedal it.

3. Life is Like a Bicycle
When you first start, you will be wobbly, but you will get better the more you practice

4. Life is Like a Bicycle
If you look down instead of ahead, you will crash.
Where you look is where you will end up.

5. Life is Like a Bicycle
You need balance-if you lean too far to one side or the other, you will fall over.
Life will throw curves at you. Slow down and lean into them and you will be fine.

6. Life is Like a Bicycle
You have to endure the pain of the uphills in order to enjoy the thrill of the downhills.

7. Life is Like a Bicycle
Small things make a big difference. Taking care of you bike and adjusting it properly is important.

8. Life is Like a Bicycle
A bike can only be pedaled forward, not backward.
Courage and persistence are far more important than talent.

9. Life is Like a Bicycle
Most of all, you have to protect your head.

10. Life is Like a Bicycle
Your bike has 2 wheels. These wheels have spokes. Each spoked area represents an important area in your life.

11. Life is Like a Bicycle-8 Areas
Family Relationships
Work Performance
Spiritual Wellness
Emotional Wellness
Physical Wellness
Social relationships
Intellectual Development
Financial Wellness

12. Life is Like a Bicycle
How even is your wheel? Label the areas of the wheel. As an exercise, color in each area from the center out, with an 8 being ideal. Look at your wheel-will it roll evenly?

13. Life is Like a Bicycle
Smaller wheels take more energy to travel the distance. Your wheel may be even, but the better developed it is, the easier it will be to move forward.

14. Life is Like a Bicycle
The seat of the bicycle is your support- your WHO
Who supports you?
What supports you

15. Life is Like a Bicycle The handlebars control direction-your WHERE
What is your vision in the various areas of your life?

16. Life is Like a Bicycle Your brakes and helmet are your self-care
How do you pace yourself?
How do you protect your mind?
How do you insure you are able to function optimally in all areas of your life?

17. Life is Like a Bicycle
The front wheel is your guiding force-your values. Your WHY.
What is important to you?
What do you value?
How do your values inform you?

18. Life is Like a Bicycle
The rear wheel is your driving force-your goals. Your WHAT.
What are your goals in the various areas of your life?
What are your “bucket” lists?

19. Life is Like a Bicycle The chain is your connection. Your HOW.
How do your GOALS and your VALUES connect to your VISION?

20. Life is Like a Bicycle
The pedals are your passion. Your WHEN- because how fast you pedal determines WHEN you will get to your destination.
What fuels your passion?

21. Life is Like a Bicycle
When you examine your life from this perspective, you will find many wellness practices falling into place. For more specific guidance about how to manage stress on a daily basis, go to: