Pop quiz: Does your home spark joy, or does it just look good on Instagram?

In this episode of Live in Your Wheel House, Kim Costa dives into the Recreation spoke of the Wheel House Assessment. This is the dimension most people dismiss as "nice to have" until they realize it's the missing ingredient in their happiness.

You can have granite countertops, perfect paint colors, and killer curb appeal, but if your home doesn't support the activities and experiences that light YOU up, you're living in someone else's dream, not your own.

Kim explores how your home either invites joy or blocks it, covering: ✨ Why recreation sits at the top of Maslow's Hierarchy (hint: it's not frivolous) ✨ The 7 ways your home should support fun, hobbies, and leisure ✨ How to assess if your Recreation spoke is thriving or barely surviving ✨ Why proximity to joy matters as much as square footage

Plus, meet this episode's Wheel House Hall of Fame inductee: Dolly Parton, who proves that when your home supports play, creativity, and simple pleasures, everything else flourishes.

If you've been waiting for "someday" to prioritize joy, this episode is your permission slip to start now.

Ready to align your home with your most authentic life? Preorder Kim's book Live in Your Wheel House at LifestyleFoundations.com and discover the step-by-step method to living intentionally—starting at home.

Live in Your Wheel House explores how aligning your home with who you are in this current life stage can transform every part of your life. Each episode features experts and stories that reveal how intentional spaces support growth, clarity and connection.

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Go to Kim's website for the Lifestyle Lift Assessment or to get on the pre-order list for the book, "Live in Your Wheel House".

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What You'll Get: ✅ The complete Wheel House Method framework ✅ Downloadable Wheel House Assessment worksheets ✅ In-depth exploration of all 8 life areas ✅ Real transformation stories and case studies ✅ Practical strategies for every stage of life ✅ Access to exclusive reader community

Don't wait—pre-order your copy today and start living in YOUR Wheel House!

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