26-05-2025
I Let a Yes or No Wheel Decide My Life for 24 Hours - Here's What Happened
Ever feel stuck in decision fatigue? Like you're overthinking everything from what to eat… to what to do with your life? Yeah — that was me. Until I handed the wheel (literally) to a Yes or No spinner.
It sounded dumb. But desperation will have you trying strange things. And in just 24 hours, something shifted. Something big.
You know that feeling when your brain feels fried, even though you haven't done anything 'hard' today?
That's decision fatigue kicking in. We're hit with 35,000+ decisions every day, from 'What shirt should I wear?' to 'Should I finally quit this job?' The worst part?
Overthinking steals your energy, creativity, and confidence.
You stay stuck in your head… and nothing actually changes. You scroll more. Start more things. Finish none.
You think you need another planner, productivity hack, or 'motivation.' But what if all you needed was a stupidly simple tool…
I didn't expect much. But I was burnt out , and I needed a break from my brain. So I opened a Yes or No Wheel online, the kind that gives random 'yes' or 'no' answers when you spin it.
Then I let it control my life for 24 hours. No joke. Every decision that wasn't life-threatening? The wheel decided. Want to know what happened? Why trusting a random Yes or No wheel unlocked clarity I didn't know I needed
unlocked clarity I didn't know I needed The 3 surprising benefits of giving up control (temporarily)
How to try this safely for yourself — without wrecking your life
for yourself — without wrecking your life The emotional rollercoaster I didn't see coming
Why you're likely avoiding decisions that could change everything
Let me take you hour by hour.
7:00 AM: Should I skip snooze and actually get up?
→ Wheel says YES
Ugh. Brutal. But okay.
8:00 AM: Should I finally go for a run after months?
→ YES again
Fine. Laced up. Almost died. Felt amazing after.
9:00 AM: Coffee or tea?
→ NO to coffee
Now it's personal.
But then came the real questions.
Should I message that friend I've been ghosting out of anxiety?
→ YES.
Heart racing. I texted. They replied. We talked. The air cleared.
Should I post that business idea I've been scared to share online?
→ YES.
Nervous af. But I did it. Got 27 comments. A DM. And an opportunity.
By noon, the wheel wasn't just making random choices. It was dragging me out of my own way.
This isn't just woo-woo. Decision-making fatigue is real, and researchers at Columbia University found that limiting choices increases satisfaction and follow-through.
'When we surrender small decisions to randomness, we reduce cognitive load — freeing our brain for deeper focus and emotional clarity.'
— Dr. Sheena Iyengar, author of The Art of Choosing
Sounds fancy, but here's the bottom line: Letting go of control helps you regain it.
Here's the ugly truth: You already know what you want. But you're scared to admit it.
So you overthink, delay, 'analyze,' and stay stuck . I used the wheel as an excuse. A scapegoat. 'Oh well, the wheel said yes, so I had to…'
But that tiny permission slip? It made me move. And once you move… Momentum kicks in. Most decisions aren't as big as you think.
You'll survive bad coffee. You'll recover from awkward texts.
But you won't recover from never trying.
Fear loses power when you act fast.
Spin. Decide. Do. Before your brain talks you out of it.
Clarity comes from action, not thought.
Want to stop feeling stuck?
Do the thing. Anything. Especially the scary thing.
Don't be reckless.
But if you're stuck in a loop of 'should I or shouldn't I,' try this: Pick 5–10 non-life-threatening decisions you've been overthinking
decisions you've been overthinking Use the free Yes or No Wheel online
Commit to following the answer immediately
Journal how you feel after each one
Pro Tip: Start small. And never ask it about things like quitting your job or breaking up. Be smart.
You don't need to give up your life to randomness. But you do need a break from perfectionism.
That blog post you're scared to publish? That message you keep writing and deleting? What if the wheel said yes? And you just… did it?
I dare you. Right now. Pull up a Yes or No wheel. Ask 3 questions you've been avoiding. Then do what it says. Come back here and drop a comment with what happened.
Imagine Who You'd Be If You Stopped Hesitating
What if confidence wasn't a personality trait…but a skill you build through decisions?
Even tiny ones? You don't have to give the wheel control forever. But for a day? It might just give you your power back.
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