What to Do Wheel
Typing 'I'm bored, what should I do' into a search bar? Spin instead. Get one concrete thing to do right now, from a ten-minute tidy to learning a card trick.
Press Spin or tap the centre of the wheel.
- Rainy days and lazy weekendsWhen you have time but zero ideas, one spin gives you something specific to start on.
- Breaking the phone scrollPut the wheel on your home screen. Spin, put the phone down and actually do the thing.
- School holidays with kidsLet children spin the With kids set. They are more willing to do an activity the wheel chose.
- Friends who can't decideGroup chat stuck on 'what do you want to do'? Share the wheel and let it settle the plan.
Beat boredom in three steps
Choose a set
Use the everyday list, switch to Indoors for bad weather, or With kids for family time.
Spin once
Accept the first result if you can. Momentum matters more than finding the perfect activity.
Do it for ten minutes
Commit to just ten minutes. Most of the time you will want to keep going.
Why a wheel works for boredom
What to do when you're bored, by time and energy
The best activity depends on how much time and energy you have. A good wheel mixes quick wins with bigger projects. Use this table to balance your own list.
| Time you have | Low energy | Medium energy | High energy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | Make a playlist | 10-minute tidy | Dance to three songs |
| 30 minutes | Read or listen to a podcast | Cook a simple new dish | Home workout |
| 1–2 hours | Watch a documentary | Start a jigsaw or craft | Long walk or bike ride |
| Half a day | Movie marathon | Visit a museum or library | Day trip or hike |
Why spinning helps when you're bored
Boredom often is not a lack of options but too many of them, with no clear first step. Handing the decision to chance gives you permission to start without weighing every alternative.
Small actions also tend to build momentum. Once you are up and doing a ten-minute task, the next thing feels easier.
- Keep slices short and specific: 'read 20 pages' beats 'read more'.
- Include a few tasks you keep putting off. A random nudge can get them done.
- Mix screen-free and social options so the wheel pulls you away from scrolling.
- Remove slices once you are tired of them and add new ideas every season.
Ideas for kids, screen-free
The With kids set uses things most homes already have: blankets, paper, flour and salt for playdough, chalk and a few household objects for a scavenger hunt. Younger children may need an adult to help with baking and anything involving scissors or the oven.
Supervise young children during outdoor activities and anything involving heat, sharp tools or small parts.
Frequently asked questions
What is a what to do wheel?
It is a spinner filled with activity ideas. When you are bored and cannot decide, you spin and it gives you one concrete thing to do, like a walk, a puzzle or a new recipe.
What should I do when I'm bored at home?
Try the Indoors set: bake cookies, start a jigsaw, learn origami, sort old photos or write a short story. Pick something you can start within a minute.
Is there a version for kids?
Yes. The With kids set has screen-free ideas such as a blanket fort, scavenger hunt, homemade playdough, a paper airplane contest and freeze dance.
Can I add my own activities?
Yes. Edit any slice, add your hobbies or local places, and delete ideas that do not fit you.
What if I don't like the result?
Give it ten minutes first. If it really does not suit you, spin once more, but try not to keep re-spinning, since that brings back the indecision.
Can friends use it together?
Yes. Share the wheel link in your group chat. Add everyone's ideas, spin once and go with the result.
Is the result random?
Yes. Every slice has the same chance and the pick uses your browser's cryptographic random number generator.