The Observatory
Life areas
Dimensions are broad; areas are concrete. 57 of them, spread across six dimensions of wellbeing. Each area has questions to think through, and with a free account you can rate where you stand 0–10 and watch the curve move over time.
Existential

Meaning and purpose
Not ratedThe sense that life matters and that what you do feels important.

Values
Not ratedWhich principles are important to you, and how well you live in line with them.

Life direction
Not ratedThe sense of knowing where you are headed and what you want to develop.

Identity and self-image
Not ratedWho you experience yourself to be, which roles you have, and how stable your self-image is.

Hope and faith in the future
Not ratedThe ability to picture a positive or meaningful future.

Acceptance and reconciliation
Not ratedBeing able to accept what cannot be changed, and make peace with the past.

Spirituality and connection
Not ratedThe feeling of being part of something bigger, religious or not.

Life story
Not ratedHow you interpret your history, your setbacks and your development.
Emotional

Emotion regulation
Not ratedThe ability to understand, manage and express emotions.

Stress and strain
Not ratedPerceived stress, pressure, overload and the need for recovery.

Self-compassion
Not ratedHow kindly and understandingly you treat yourself when things are difficult.

Emotional stability
Not ratedHow quickly your emotional state changes and how easily you regain balance.

Worry and rumination
Not ratedThe tendency to get stuck in worry about the future or repeated negative thoughts.

Resilience
Not ratedThe ability to recover from setbacks.

Knowing what you feel
Not ratedNoticing, distinguishing and putting words to your feelings while they are happening.
Subjective

Life satisfaction
Not ratedHow satisfied you are with life as a whole.

Satisfaction with the present
Not ratedHow you experience your current life situation.

Balance between positive and negative experiences
Not ratedThe overall emotional balance.

Happiness and joy
Not ratedHow often and how strongly you experience pleasure.

Perceived quality of life
Not ratedYour subjective assessment of how well life is working.

Expectations and reality
Not ratedThe difference between the life you have and the life you wish for.

Gratitude and appreciation
Not ratedThe ability to notice what works and has value.

Change over time
Not ratedHow you judge that your well-being has developed over the past week, month or year.

Positive emotions
Not ratedJoy, calm, curiosity, gratitude and inspiration.

Negative emotions
Not ratedWorry, low mood, anger, guilt, shame and fear.
Occupational

Enjoyment of work
Not ratedHow positively you experience your work or main occupation.

Meaning in work
Not ratedWhether the work tasks feel significant and valuable.

Workload
Not ratedDemands, pace, responsibility and the amount of work.

Control and autonomy
Not ratedThe ability to influence how, when and in what way the work gets done.

Competence and development
Not ratedThe chance to use your strengths and learn new things.

Work relationships
Not ratedRelationships with colleagues, your manager, customers, participants or collaborators.

Security and stability
Not ratedJob security, financial security and predictability.

Work-life balance
Not ratedHow work affects family, free time, health and recovery.

Recognition and appreciation
Not ratedWhether you feel seen and valued for your efforts.

Professional identity and future
Not ratedThe experience of career direction, opportunities and faith in the future.
Social

Close relationships
Not ratedThe quality of relationships with partner, family and close friends.

Social support
Not ratedThe chance to receive practical and emotional help.

Belonging
Not ratedThe feeling of belonging to a family, group or community.

Loneliness and isolation
Not ratedFelt loneliness, even when other people are nearby.

Communication
Not ratedThe ability to listen, express needs and understand others.

Trust and safety
Not ratedWhether you feel safe with other people and can rely on them.

Boundaries and reciprocity
Not ratedThe balance between giving, receiving and protecting your own needs.

Conflict and relational stress
Not ratedThe presence of conflict, tension and destructive relationships.

Social participation
Not ratedTaking part in associations, groups, activities or community life.

Contributing to others
Not ratedThe chance to help, support and matter to other people.
Everyday

Sleep and recovery
Not ratedSleep quality, sleep amount, rest and recovery.

Energy and stamina
Not ratedFelt physical and mental energy across the day.

Routines and structure
Not ratedRegularity, planning and the ability to make everyday life work.

Physical activity and movement
Not ratedExercise, everyday movement and sitting still.

Food and eating habits
Not ratedRegular meals, eating habits and your relationship with food.

Home and living environment
Not ratedOrder, safety, comfort and how your home supports your well-being.

Finances and material security
Not ratedBeing able to manage everyday expenses and feel financial control.

Time and priorities
Not ratedHow time is spent and whether important areas get enough room.

Digital balance
Not ratedScreen time, social media, notifications and digital recovery.

Free time and enjoyable activities
Not ratedTime for interests, play, creativity and pleasures.

Everyday competence
Not ratedThe ability to handle cleaning, shopping, cooking, bookings and contact with public authorities.

Recurring everyday stress
Not ratedSmall but repeated problems such as commuting, drop-offs, pick-ups, lack of time and admin.