What Should I Do Wheel
Sometimes you have free time but no idea what to do with it. Add a few things you would actually enjoy, spin the wheel, and let it make the decision for you.
SHOULD I
DO?
What Do You Feel Like Doing?
Add the things you could see yourself doing right now. Keep it simple, mix different kinds of activities, and let the wheel take the pressure off making another decision.
What Should I Do? Let the Wheel Make the Decision
There are days when you have plenty of free time but somehow cannot decide what to do with it. You open an app, close it, think about watching something, change your mind, check your phone again, and suddenly half an hour has disappeared.
That is exactly the kind of situation the What Should I Do Wheel is made for. Instead of thinking about every possible option, you can put a few ideas on the wheel and let it choose one for you. It is simple, a little random, and sometimes that is all you need to get moving.
I also like that the wheel does not try to tell you how you should spend your time. You decide what goes on it. If you want a productive list, make one. If you want a lazy weekend list, make that instead. The wheel simply helps when choosing between the options starts taking longer than actually doing them.
What Is the What Should I Do Wheel?
The What Should I Do Wheel is a simple random decision maker for everyday activities. You enter the things you might want to do, each idea becomes a section of the wheel, and one option is selected when the wheel stops.
You do not need to create an account or follow a complicated setup. Just write down a few ideas, update the wheel, and spin it when you are ready.
The wheel does not know what your mood is or what kind of day you are having. That part is still up to you. It simply removes one small decision from the process.
Why Is It Sometimes So Hard to Decide What to Do?
Having too many choices can be surprisingly tiring. You might have movies you want to watch, places you could go, chores you should probably finish, hobbies you keep meaning to return to, and a dozen other possibilities.
The problem is that having more options does not always make choosing easier. Sometimes it does the opposite.
You start comparing everything. Is it too late to go out? Should you do something productive instead? Would it be better to relax? Maybe there is something more interesting you could be doing.
Eventually, you end up doing none of them.
Sometimes the easiest solution is simply to stop negotiating with yourself and let a random choice get things started.
How the What Should I Do Wheel Works
The idea behind the wheel is very straightforward. Every activity in your list becomes one section of the wheel. When you press the spin button, the wheel rotates through your choices and gradually slows down until the pointer lands on one activity.
The activity under the pointer is then shown as your result. You can accept it, close the result and get started, or change your list and spin again if the choice really does not work for you.
And honestly, that second reaction can be useful too. If the wheel chooses "Go for a walk" and your immediate thought is "absolutely not", you may have just discovered that you really wanted to stay home and read.
The wheel gives you a choice, but your reaction to that choice can tell you something as well.
How to Use the What Should I Do Wheel
Using the wheel only takes a moment. Start by adding activities you would genuinely consider doing, then follow these simple steps:
- Enter one activity on each line.
- Add as many realistic options as you want.
- Click Update Ideas after making changes.
- Press Spin the What Should I Do Wheel.
- See what the wheel picks and decide whether you are going with it.
You can keep the list short or build a much larger collection. There is no perfect number of choices. The best list is simply one that gives you enough variety without making the whole thing feel like another decision.
One Activity Per Line
The easiest way to build your wheel is to put every idea on its own line. A simple list for a quiet evening could look like this:
- Watch a movie
- Read for 30 minutes
- Make something to eat
- Take a shower and relax
- Listen to an album
If you want something more active, you could make a completely different list:
- Go for a walk
- Visit a new place
- Go for coffee
- Take some photos
- Try a new workout
The wheel does not care what kind of activities you add. It can be used for a normal weekday, a free afternoon, a weekend, or even one of those days when you genuinely have no idea what you feel like doing.
What Should I Do When I Am Bored?
Boredom is probably one of the most obvious reasons to use a decision wheel. The difficult part is that when you are bored, even coming up with an idea can feel like work.
Instead of searching for something new every time, create a personal boredom list once. Add things you normally enjoy, small projects you keep postponing, places you like going to, and a few completely random ideas.
Then, the next time you find yourself scrolling without actually enjoying anything, spin the wheel.
What Should I Do at Home?
You do not have to leave the house for the wheel to be useful. In fact, a home-only wheel can be surprisingly helpful.
You could add things like reading, cooking, organizing a drawer, watching a documentary, playing a game, working on a hobby, listening to music, stretching, or simply taking a proper break.
I would include a mixture of useful and relaxing activities. Otherwise, the wheel can start feeling like a chore generator, and that is probably not what you wanted.
What Should I Do Outside?
A separate outdoor wheel can be a nice way to get yourself out of the house when you have been indoors for too long.
Add things such as going for a walk, visiting a park, getting coffee somewhere, taking photos, exploring a different street, going for a bike ride, or simply sitting outside for a while.
You do not have to make every option a big activity. A ten-minute walk can be enough. The point is to give yourself a reason to start rather than waiting for the perfect plan to appear.
What Should I Do With My Free Time?
Free time sounds great until you actually have it and realize that you have no idea what you want to do.
This is where I think a decision wheel works particularly well. Instead of planning your entire afternoon, put a few possibilities on the wheel and let one of them become the next thing you do.
You can always decide what comes after that. You do not need a complete schedule just because you have a few free hours.
Should Every Option Be Productive?
Definitely not.
It is tempting to make a list filled with chores, exercise, studying, organizing, and other things that feel useful. But resting is useful too, even if it does not look productive on paper.
Add a few easy options. Watch something you enjoy. Take a nap. Listen to music. Sit outside. Do nothing for a while.
If every option on the wheel feels like something you should do, you may end up avoiding the wheel altogether.
Mix Productive and Fun Activities
One of my favorite ways to use the wheel is to mix different types of activities together.
- Clean one small area.
- Watch an episode of something.
- Go for a walk.
- Read a few pages.
- Cook something.
- Work on a personal project.
- Call someone you have not spoken to recently.
- Take a proper break.
This makes the result a little more interesting because you do not already know what category the wheel is going to choose.
What If the Wheel Picks Something I Do Not Want to Do?
That is completely fine. The wheel is a helper, not your boss.
If it picks something that genuinely does not make sense right now, remove it or spin again. There is no reason to force yourself into an activity that does not fit your situation.
But there is a small difference between "I cannot do this right now" and "I do not really feel like doing this." If the second one is the problem, sometimes it is worth giving the activity ten minutes before deciding you dislike it.
You might be surprised by how often starting is the difficult part.
What If I Keep Spinning Until I Get the Option I Want?
You can, of course. Nobody is checking.
But if you find yourself spinning five or six times just to avoid one particular option, that is probably useful information.
Maybe you really do not want to do that activity today. Or maybe it is something you know you should do but keep trying to avoid. Either way, the reaction tells you more than the random result.
Can I Add the Same Activity More Than Once?
Yes. Duplicate activities are allowed.
If you put the same activity on two separate lines, it appears twice on the wheel. That gives it a larger presence on the wheel compared with an option that appears only once.
I would only do this intentionally. If something appears twice because you accidentally pasted it twice, remove the duplicate so the wheel reflects what you actually meant.
Using the Wheel With Friends
The wheel can be useful when you are with other people too. Deciding what to do as a group can sometimes be harder than deciding what to do alone.
Everyone has a suggestion, nobody wants to choose, and eventually somebody says, "I don't mind, you decide."
Instead, make a shared list. Add the ideas everyone is happy with and let the wheel choose the first activity.
It does not have to be a serious decision. That is part of why it works.
Building a Personal List of Things to Do
If you are not sure what to put on the wheel, start with things you already know you enjoy.
- Favorite hobbies.
- Simple things you can do at home.
- Places you enjoy visiting.
- Movies or shows you have been saving.
- Books you want to read.
- Food you want to cook.
- Small projects you keep postponing.
- People you have been meaning to call.
- Outdoor activities.
- Things that help you relax.
You can also add a few completely random ideas. Sometimes the slightly unusual option is exactly what makes the wheel fun.
Make the List Fit Your Mood
You do not have to use the same list every day.
If you are tired, create a low-energy list. If you have a free Saturday, make a list of things you can do outside. If you need to get some work done, add a mixture of productive tasks and short breaks.
The wheel becomes much more useful when the options actually match the kind of day you are having.
What Should I Do on a Lazy Day?
Lazy days deserve their own list.
You could add watching a movie, ordering food, reading, taking a nap, listening to music, playing a game, taking a long shower, making a favorite drink, or doing absolutely nothing for a while.
There is no rule saying that every free moment has to become productive. Sometimes deciding to rest is the decision you were looking for.
What Should I Do on a Productive Day?
On the other hand, there are days when you have energy and want to make good use of it.
Build a wheel with tasks such as cleaning, exercising, organizing your workspace, working on a project, studying, planning the week, replying to messages, or finishing something you have been avoiding.
You can even make each option small. "Clean the kitchen" can feel like a project. "Clean one shelf" feels much easier to start.
Keep the Activities Realistic
One small thing makes the wheel work much better: put realistic options on it.
If you have twenty minutes before leaving the house, do not add activities that require two hours. If you are exhausted, do not fill the wheel with things that require a huge amount of energy.
The wheel can only make a useful suggestion when the choices actually fit the moment.
Changing Your Ideas Before the Spin
Your list can change whenever you want. Add a new idea, remove something that no longer sounds appealing, or replace the whole list with a different set of activities.
After editing the text box, click Update Ideas so the wheel can rebuild itself around your current list.
This makes it easy to have different wheels for different situations instead of trying to keep one giant list that works for everything.
Starting Over With a Clean Wheel
If your list has become too long or you simply want to start again, use Clear Ideas to empty the wheel.
Sometimes starting with a blank list is easier than trying to organize twenty or thirty old ideas that no longer feel relevant.
A Few Ideas to Get You Started
If you are looking at an empty text box and have no idea where to begin, start small.
Try adding a few simple options such as going for a walk, watching a movie, making something to eat, reading, listening to music, getting coffee, calling a friend, or working on a hobby.
Then add a couple of ideas that are slightly outside your usual routine. Visit somewhere new. Try a different recipe. Take photos. Start a small project. Rearrange a room.
Once you have a list that feels varied, let the wheel choose.
The Wheel Is a Helper, Not the Final Judge
It is worth remembering that a random wheel cannot know what is best for you. You know your schedule, energy level, responsibilities, budget, and mood better than any tool does.
The wheel simply gives you a neutral suggestion when you are stuck between several possibilities.
Sometimes that suggestion will be exactly what you wanted. Sometimes it will make you laugh. Sometimes it will make you realize that you actually wanted to do something completely different.
Any of those reactions can be useful because they get you past the endless "what should I do?" part.
Good Categories for a What Should I Do Wheel
If you want to create several different wheels, these categories are a good place to start:
- Things to do when bored.
- Things to do at home.
- Things to do outside.
- Relaxing activities.
- Productive activities.
- Weekend ideas.
- Things to do with friends.
- Things to do alone.
- Cheap or free activities.
- Creative hobbies.
- Things you have been putting off.
- Completely random ideas.
One Last Check Before You Spin
Before pressing the button, take a quick look at your list. Make sure the activities are things you could actually do right now and remove anything that clearly does not fit.
It is a small step, but it makes the result feel much better. The wheel can only work with the choices you give it.
So, What Should You Do?
At some point, thinking about what to do becomes more tiring than actually doing something.
If you already have a few reasonable options in mind, put them on the wheel and see what happens. Maybe it will choose the thing you were already leaning toward. Maybe it will suggest something you had completely forgotten about.
Or maybe you will see the result and immediately think, "Nope, I would rather do something else."
That is fine too. At least now you know what you want to do.
So add a few ideas, give the list a quick look, and let the wheel take the decision for a moment. You might end up doing something you would not have chosen on your own, and sometimes that is exactly the point.