5 Things Grounding: grounding technique
Use this grounding technique when you need a fast result but still want the choice to feel explainable. The wheel has 5 choices; examples like 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, and 3 things you can hear show the kind of outcome users should expect before they spin.
It works best when the result is treated as a clear starting point. You can keep every option equal, adjust weights for a softer or harder mix, or use elimination mode when a repeat would make the session less useful. That combination gives the page a practical purpose beyond simply listing choices.
What is included in the default wheel
The default set is intentionally small, so every result is easy to understand. It includes 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
- 5 things you can see
- 4 things you can touch
- 3 things you can hear
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 thing you can taste
How to use the result without overthinking it
- Spin once for a quick answer, or spin twice and choose between the two results.
- Use weights when some options are realistic defaults and others are wild cards.
- Turn on elimination mode when you are building a shortlist instead of making one pick.
- If the first result feels too narrow, spin again and compare it with 1 thing you can taste.
Customize the wheel without changing the intent
The editor lets you rename options, add local rules, remove slices that do not fit, and change weights when 5 things you can see and 4 things you can touch should appear more or less often. For no-repeat sessions, elimination mode removes a result after it lands, which is useful when the wheel is part of quick choices, group votes, and repeatable random picks.
Sharing matters when more than one person is involved. Save or share the URL after editing so everyone uses the same 5-4-3-2-1 instead of rebuilding a slightly different version from memory. If the result affects a group, agree on the rules before spinning so the wheel settles the choice instead of starting a second debate.
For a nearby decision path, compare this wheel with AA Slogans and 12 Things to Do in Quarantine. Keep those links as optional next steps, not as required clicks, so the current page still solves the user’s task on its own.