Quality of Life, a relatively new idea, combines the effect of multiple factors assessed in relation to each other, that collectively contribute to the social, environmental and economic well-being of citizens. Quality of Life measurement is used to assess performance, develop plans and inform strategy, policies and actions, whether for nations, communities or individuals.

Nationally, since 1996, the Conference Board of Canada measures Canada’s performance annually to determine the quality of life of Canadians compared with 16 other nations, and to assess the nation’s sustainability in six key areas:

1. Economy

2. Health and Wellness

3. Society

4. Innovation

5. Education and Skills

6. Environment

The annual benchmarking exercise sheds light on what Canada can do to sustain the quality of life and identifies what should be avoided.

Contributing Factors

1. Affordable, appropriate housing

2. Civic engagement

3. Community and social infrastructure

4. Education

5. Employment

6. The local economy

7. The natural environment

8. Personal and community health

9. Personal financial security and personal safety.

Visit FCM for their comprehensive list and data on Canadian Quality of Life indicators.

Indicators

According to the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition , indicators of quality of life in a healthy community include:

1. Clean and safe physical environment

2. Peace, equity and social justice

3. Adequate access to food, water, shelter, income, safety, work and recreation for all

4. Adequate access to health care services

5. Opportunities for learning and skill development

6. Strong, mutually supportive relationships and networks

7. Workplaces that are supportive of individual and family well-being

8. Wide participation of residents in decision-making

9. Strong local cultural and spiritual heritage

10. Diverse and vital economy

11. Protection of the natural environment

12. Responsible use of resources to ensure long term sustainability

• Being, reflects “who the individual is” with physical, psychological and spiritual components

• Belonging, involves people’s relationship with their physical, social and community environments; and

• Becoming, involves the individual’s activities to achieve individual goals, hopes and aspirations.

For a comprehensive perspective on the history, background and components of Quality of Life Indicators visit the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.

Definition of Success

How you define your success and determine your quality of life is unique to you. To allow you to assess your status, performance and satisfaction, the performance indicators you choose to assess your quality of life need to be:

• Clearly linked to your goals and objectives and

• Be action-oriented.

What feels right? Choose your indicators intuitively!

The criteria you use to select your indicators are specific to you, your situation and your goals, and are informed by:

• Your personal preferences

• Values and beliefs

• Customs and practices and reflect your perception and your behaviour

The process of selecting your success indicators helps you clarify your direction. An increase in your Performance Index indicates improvements in the quality of your life in the particular area where improvements were assessed.

Quality Life Planning
is a Dynamic Self Empowerment Process

Our coaching clients are at the centre of everything we do. Planning, reflection and assessment, designing strategic actions and celebrating wins accelerates their life-long learning process – kaizen principles of never-ending continuous improvement in action.

At KAIZEN life coaching we provide the highest quality of attention and support to help each of our coaching clients achieve their potential, on their terms.

Our coaching programs offer the possibility for the development of personal development plans and create a framework that helps our clients:

1. Know what’s most important to them

2. Define their priorities

3. Guide their decision making process

4. Develop effective strategies and action plans

5. Identify opportunities

6. Develop social and professional networks that directly align with their goals and desires.

The Coaching Process Gets Results

Making the time and sustaining the necessary focus to clarify your wishes, hopes, dreams and goals; identify obstacles, fears and resistance is tough work – not at all easy to do on your own.

The process can be challenging to do by yourself and is best achieved when supported by a life coach.

Your customized Personal Development Plan and accompanying Quality of Life/Success Indicators is a living document – a strategic custom-designed road map we help you design to help you navigate along your life journey.

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