Mandala Chart for Studying, Strength and Saving: 3 More Filled Examples
A mandala chart is a 9x9 grid: one core goal in the centre, 8 pillars around it, and 8 actions under each pillar. The first set of mandala chart examples covers a marathon, a career change and a side business. These three cover goals that come up more often: passing an exam, getting stronger, and saving a fixed amount.
Each example shows the core goal, the 8 pillars, and 3 sample actions per pillar so you can see the level of detail. A real chart has 8 actions per pillar; the free mandala chart template gives you the full grid to fill in, and there is a blank A4 PDF and US Letter PDF if you prefer paper.
Example 1: Pass an exam (study)
Core goal: Score 75% or higher on the final exam on 12 December.
| Pillar | Sample actions |
|---|---|
| 1. Syllabus map | List every topic; mark weak ones red; set a date for each topic |
| 2. Daily study block | 90 minutes at the same hour; phone in another room; stop at the timer |
| 3. Past papers | Do one paper a week under time; mark it the same day; list every lost mark |
| 4. Weak topics | Re-learn one red topic a week; explain it aloud without notes; redo its questions |
| 5. Notes and recall | One page per topic; flashcards for formulas; test yourself before rereading |
| 6. Sleep and food | In bed by 23:00; eat before study blocks; no all-nighters in the last month |
| 7. Help | Ask the teacher about two topics; join one study group; book a doubt session |
| 8. Exam day | Check the venue; pack the night before; plan time per section |
Example 2: Get stronger (fitness)
Core goal: Squat 100 kg for 5 reps by 31 March.
| Pillar | Sample actions |
|---|---|
| 1. Programme | Pick one 3-day plan; follow it for 12 weeks; no switching programmes |
| 2. Progression | Add 2.5 kg when all reps are done; log every set; deload every 4th week |
| 3. Technique | Film one set a week; ask a coach to check depth; fix one cue at a time |
| 4. Protein and food | Set a daily protein target; prep two lunches on Sunday; weigh in weekly |
| 5. Sleep | 7.5 hours; same bedtime; no screens in the last 30 minutes |
| 6. Mobility | 10 minutes of hips and ankles before lifting; one stretch day; fix a tight spot early |
| 7. Consistency | Book sessions in the calendar; a short 20-minute fallback workout; never miss two in a row |
| 8. Gear and place | Belt and shoes; a gym within 15 minutes; a plan for travel weeks |
Example 3: Save 6,000 in a year (money)
Core goal: Have 6,000 in a separate savings account by 31 December.
| Pillar | Sample actions |
|---|---|
| 1. Baseline | Add up the last 3 months of spending; find the monthly surplus; set a 500 a month target |
| 2. Automate | Standing order on payday; separate account; no card attached |
| 3. Fixed costs | Renegotiate the phone plan; compare insurance; cancel unused subscriptions |
| 4. Food | Plan the week's meals; one no-spend weekend a month; cook in batches |
| 5. Extra income | Sell unused items; one freelance task a month; put every bonus straight in |
| 6. Tracking | Check the balance every Sunday; colour the progress bar; log each deposit |
| 7. Guardrails | Wait 48 hours before purchases over 50; a small fun budget; a plan for emergencies |
| 8. Review | Monthly check against target; adjust the amount; celebrate each 1,000 |
How to fill in your own
- Write the core goal with a finish line. "Pass the exam" is vague; "75% on 12 December" can be checked.
- Name 8 pillars. About half should be the skill itself and half support: sleep, money, people, place.
- Write actions you could do this week. If one would take months, it belongs in the pillar column instead.
- Choose one pillar to start. Do not try all 64 actions at once.
Turn the grid into something you track
A grid on its own is a plan, not progress. Put the core goal in GoalTracker as a goal, add each of the 8 pillars as a subgoal with a due date, and break the first pillar into microgoals. The progress bar then shows how far along you are, and the weekly view shows what is next. For more grids, see the first set of mandala chart examples, or how to break down a big goal into subgoals if you want the same idea without a grid.
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