How to use the decision wheel
- Type each option on its own line. Keep them short, like “Pizza night” or “Clean the garage”.
- Type your question as the wheel title, so it is clear what you are deciding.
- Press Spin and follow the wheel.
No ideas yet? Try a quick list above the entry box: Weekend plans, What to watch or Workout.
When a wheel helps
Small decisions use up a surprising amount of time. Choosing between options that are all fine is tiring, and the longer it takes, the harder it gets. A wheel ends the loop. It is quick and fair, and nobody has to take the blame for the choice. It is perfect for:
- Plans with friends when everyone says “I don’t mind”.
- Picking which task to start first.
- Choosing a film, a game, a book or a playlist.
- Settling who does what on a group project.
Write better options
A wheel can only pick from what you give it. Before you spin:
- Remove any option you would hate to get. If it would upset you, it does not belong on the wheel.
- Keep the options at the same size. “Go for a walk” and “Move house” do not belong on the same wheel.
- Give a favourite option more weight by adding it twice.
Set the rule before you spin
Decide how the spin will count before anyone presses the button. For example: “We spin once, and whatever it lands on is our plan for Saturday.” A clear rule stops the endless “best of three, now best of five” loop. If the wheel keeps landing on options nobody likes, that is useful to know too: take those options off the list.
Listen to your reaction
Here is a useful trick. Spin, and notice your first feeling when the wheel stops. A flash of relief means you are happy with the answer. A sinking feeling means part of you wanted something else, and now you know what it was. Either way, the wheel has helped you decide.
Spin as a team
Put the wheel on a shared screen in a meeting or a video call, and press Full screen so everyone can see it. Agree before you spin that you will go with the result. Groups waste less time on small choices this way, and the result feels fair because nobody picked it.
Keep the important choices for people
The decision wheel is made for everyday options. For choices about health, money, work or safety, take the time to think it through, and talk to someone you trust. For a simple yes or no question, the yes or no wheel is quicker to set up.