November 16, 2025

Thought 2 Go

Fast Food for Thought

How many things do humans do during the day

SUMMARY LIST

  • Waking up and checking the time or alarm
    Brushing teeth
    Washing face
    Taking a shower or bath
    Getting dressed
    Combing or styling hair
    Applying skincare products or makeup
    Preparing and eating breakfast
    Drinking coffee, tea, or other beverages
    Checking emails or messages on phone/computer
    Reading news or social media
    Packing a bag for work/school
    Commuting to work/school (driving, walking, biking, public transport)
    Greeting family members or roommates
    Feeding pets
    Watering plants
    Making the bed
    Doing laundry (washing, drying, folding clothes)
    Ironing clothes
    Cleaning the house (vacuuming, dusting, mopping)
    Washing dishes or loading/unloading dishwasher
    Preparing lunch or packing a meal
    Eating lunch
    Working on job tasks (meetings, emails, reports)
    Attending classes or studying (if student)
    Exercising (running, gym, yoga)
    Taking breaks during work (stretching, walking)
    Making phone calls or video calls
    Responding to texts or emails
    Shopping for groceries or essentials
    Running errands (bank, post office)
    Cooking dinner
    Eating dinner
    Watching TV or streaming shows/movies
    Reading books or articles
    Listening to music or podcasts
    Playing video games
    Socializing with friends/family (in person or online)
    Attending events or hobbies (sports, clubs)
    Meditating or practicing mindfulness
    Journaling or planning the next day
    Taking medications or vitamins
    Brushing teeth again before bed
    Changing into pajamas
    Setting an alarm for the next day
    Going to sleep

This is a non-exhaustive list of common daily tasks, as human routines vary widely based on lifestyle, culture, and personal circumstances.

  1. Waking up and checking the time or alarm
  2. Brushing teeth
  3. Washing face
  4. Taking a shower or bath
  5. Getting dressed
  6. Combing or styling hair
  7. Applying skincare products or makeup
  8. Preparing and eating breakfast
  9. Drinking coffee, tea, or other beverages
  10. Checking emails or messages on phone/computer
  11. Reading news or social media
  12. Packing a bag for work/school
  13. Commuting to work/school (driving)
  14. Commuting to work/school (walking)
  15. Commuting to work/school (biking)
  16. Commuting to work/school (public transport)
  17. Greeting family members or roommates
  18. Feeding pets (dogs)
  19. Feeding pets (cats)
  20. Feeding pets (fish)
  21. Watering plants (indoor)
  22. Watering plants (outdoor)
  23. Making the bed
  24. Doing laundry (washing clothes)
  25. Doing laundry (drying clothes)
  26. Doing laundry (folding clothes)
  27. Ironing clothes
  28. Cleaning the house (vacuuming floors)
  29. Cleaning the house (dusting surfaces)
  30. Cleaning the house (mopping floors)
  31. Washing dishes by hand
  32. Loading the dishwasher
  33. Unloading the dishwasher
  34. Preparing lunch or packing a meal
  35. Eating lunch
  36. Working on job tasks (attending meetings)
  37. Working on job tasks (responding to emails)
  38. Working on job tasks (writing reports)
  39. Attending classes (in-person)
  40. Attending classes (online)
  41. Studying for exams
  42. Exercising (running outdoors)
  43. Exercising (going to the gym)
  44. Exercising (doing yoga at home)
  45. Taking breaks during work (stretching)
  46. Taking breaks during work (short walk)
  47. Making phone calls (personal)
  48. Making phone calls (work-related)
  49. Responding to texts
  50. Shopping for groceries (in-store)
  51. Shopping for groceries (online)
  52. Running errands (going to the bank)
  53. Running errands (visiting the post office)
  54. Cooking dinner (preparing ingredients)
  55. Cooking dinner (actual cooking)
  56. Eating dinner
  57. Watching TV shows
  58. Streaming movies
  59. Reading books
  60. Reading articles online
  61. Listening to music
  62. Listening to podcasts
  63. Playing video games (console)
  64. Playing video games (mobile)
  65. Socializing with friends (in-person)
  66. Socializing with family (in-person)
  67. Socializing online (video calls)
  68. Attending events (sports games)
  69. Attending hobbies (club meetings)
  70. Meditating
  71. Practicing mindfulness
  72. Journaling daily thoughts
  73. Planning the next day
  74. Taking medications
  75. Taking vitamins or supplements
  76. Brushing teeth before bed
  77. Changing into pajamas
  78. Setting an alarm for the next day
  79. Going to sleep
  80. Flossing teeth
  81. Applying deodorant
  82. Shaving (face)
  83. Shaving (legs)
  84. Trimming nails
  85. Washing hair
  86. Drying hair
  87. Applying lotion to skin
  88. Cleaning glasses or contacts
  89. Preparing a morning smoothie
  90. Eating a snack mid-morning
  91. Drinking water throughout the day
  92. Checking the weather forecast
  93. Adjusting home thermostat
  94. Opening or closing windows
  95. Turning on/off lights
  96. Charging electronic devices
  97. Updating phone apps
  98. Backing up computer files
  99. Organizing desk or workspace
  100. Sorting mail
  101. Paying bills online
  102. Balancing a checkbook
  103. Walking the dog
  104. Cleaning pet litter box
  105. Grooming pets (brushing fur)
  106. Playing with pets
  107. Weeding the garden
  108. Mowing the lawn
  109. Raking leaves
  110. Shoveling snow
  111. Cleaning windows
  112. Wiping down kitchen counters
  113. Scrubbing the bathroom sink
  114. Cleaning the toilet
  115. Changing bed sheets
  116. Vacuuming car interior
  117. Washing the car
  118. Filling up gas in the car
  119. Checking tire pressure
  120. Scheduling appointments (doctor)
  121. Scheduling appointments (dentist)
  122. Attending doctor’s visit
  123. Picking up prescriptions
  124. Doing physical therapy exercises
  125. Monitoring blood pressure
  126. Tracking daily steps with a fitness tracker
  127. Cycling for exercise
  128. Swimming laps
  129. Lifting weights
  130. Doing push-ups
  131. Practicing deep breathing
  132. Taking a nap
  133. Brewing herbal tea
  134. Eating fruit as a snack
  135. Preparing a salad for lunch
  136. Baking bread
  137. Grilling meat
  138. Steaming vegetables
  139. Blending soups
  140. Packing leftovers for tomorrow
  141. Washing fruits and vegetables
  142. Chopping onions
  143. Peeling potatoes
  144. Setting the dinner table
  145. Clearing the dinner table
  146. Wiping down the dining table
  147. Loading recycling bins
  148. Taking out the trash
  149. Composting food scraps
  150. Cleaning the refrigerator
  151. Defrosting the freezer
  152. Organizing pantry shelves
  153. Labeling food containers
  154. Shopping for clothes online
  155. Trying on clothes in-store
  156. Returning unwanted items
  157. Donating old clothes
  158. Repairing torn clothing
  159. Polishing shoes
  160. Cleaning jewelry
  161. Applying sunscreen
  162. Wearing a hat outdoors
  163. Using an umbrella in rain
  164. Driving to pick up kids from school
  165. Helping with homework
  166. Reading bedtime stories to children
  167. Bathing children
  168. Preparing school lunches
  169. Attending parent-teacher meetings
  170. Organizing family photos
  171. Planning family vacations
  172. Booking flights
  173. Reserving hotel rooms
  174. Packing suitcases
  175. Unpacking after travel
  176. Checking in at airport
  177. Going through security at airport
  178. Boarding a plane
  179. Riding a train
  180. Taking a bus
  181. Hailing a taxi
  182. Using ride-sharing apps
  183. Parking the car
  184. Paying for parking
  185. Navigating with GPS
  186. Listening to audiobooks while commuting
  187. Singing along to radio in car
  188. Attending work conferences
  189. Networking at events
  190. Giving presentations
  191. Taking meeting notes
  192. Filing paperwork
  193. Scanning documents
  194. Printing files
  195. Troubleshooting computer issues
  196. Installing software updates
  197. Creating spreadsheets
  198. Analyzing data
  199. Brainstorming ideas
  200. Collaborating on team projects
  201. Mentoring colleagues
  202. Receiving feedback
  203. Setting career goals
  204. Updating resume
  205. Job searching online
  206. Applying for jobs
  207. Preparing for interviews
  208. Attending job interviews
  209. Negotiating salary
  210. Celebrating work achievements
  211. Taking coffee breaks
  212. Eating desk snacks
  213. Hydrating at work
  214. Adjusting office chair
  215. Organizing email inbox
  216. Archiving old emails
  217. Setting email filters
  218. Blocking spam calls
  219. Answering voicemails
  220. Video conferencing with team
  221. Sharing screens in meetings
  222. Recording meetings
  223. Transcribing notes
  224. Researching topics online
  225. Bookmarking useful websites
  226. Clearing browser history
  227. Using password managers
  228. Changing passwords
  229. Enabling two-factor authentication
  230. Backing up phone data
  231. Taking selfies
  232. Posting on social media
  233. Liking posts
  234. Commenting on friends’ updates
  235. Sharing memes
  236. Following new accounts
  237. Unfollowing inactive accounts
  238. Creating social media stories
  239. Watching short videos (TikTok style)
  240. Scrolling through feeds
  241. Joining online communities
  242. Participating in forums
  243. Reading reviews before buying
  244. Writing product reviews
  245. Comparing prices online
  246. Using coupons for shopping
  247. Tracking package deliveries
  248. Signing for packages
  249. Returning online orders
  250. Gift wrapping presents
  251. Sending birthday cards
  252. Planning parties
  253. Decorating for holidays
  254. Hanging Christmas lights
  255. Carving pumpkins
  256. Baking cookies
  257. Brewing coffee at home
  258. Grinding coffee beans
  259. Frothing milk for lattes
  260. Preparing matcha tea
  261. Infusing water with fruits
  262. Juicing oranges
  263. Blending protein shakes
  264. Eating yogurt
  265. Spreading peanut butter on toast
  266. Making oatmeal
  267. Frying eggs
  268. Boiling pasta
  269. Microwaving leftovers
  270. Toasting bread
  271. Slicing cheese
  272. Grating parmesan
  273. Mixing salad dressing
  274. Tossing salad
  275. Serving food portions
  276. Using chopsticks
  277. Eating with a fork and knife
  278. Drinking from a straw
  279. Sipping soup
  280. Chewing gum
  281. Brushing hair
  282. Tying shoelaces
  283. Buckling seatbelts
  284. Wearing seatbelts
  285. Locking doors
  286. Unlocking doors with keys
  287. Setting home security alarms
  288. Checking smoke detectors
  289. Replacing batteries in devices
  290. Charging electric toothbrush
  291. Flushing the toilet
  292. Wiping down mirrors
  293. Cleaning shower curtains
  294. Descale kettle
  295. Sharpening knives
  296. Organizing cutlery drawer
  297. Folding napkins
  298. Setting place mats
  299. Lighting candles
  300. Blowing out candles
  301. Arranging flowers in vase
  302. Pruning houseplants
  303. Repotting plants
  304. Fertilizing soil
  305. Sweeping porch
  306. Hosing down driveway
  307. Cleaning gutters
  308. Painting walls
  309. Hanging pictures
  310. Assembling furniture
  311. Tightening screws
  312. Using a hammer
  313. Measuring with tape
  314. Cutting with scissors
  315. Gluing crafts
  316. Drawing sketches
  317. Painting artwork
  318. Sculpting clay
  319. Knitting scarves
  320. Crocheting blankets
  321. Sewing buttons
  322. Embroidering designs
  323. Playing board games
  324. Solving puzzles
  325. Doing crosswords
  326. Playing cards
  327. Shuffling decks
  328. Dealing cards
  329. Rolling dice
  330. Spinning tops
  331. Building Lego sets
  332. Assembling models
  333. Flying kites
  334. Playing catch
  335. Kicking a soccer ball
  336. Shooting basketball hoops
  337. Hitting tennis balls
  338. Golfing
  339. Fishing
  340. Hiking trails
  341. Camping setup
  342. Building campfires
  343. Roasting marshmallows
  344. Stargazing
  345. Birdwatching
  346. Photographing nature
  347. Editing photos
  348. Printing pictures
  349. Framing photos
  350. Scrapbooking
  351. Writing letters
  352. Addressing envelopes
  353. Licking stamps
  354. Mailing packages
  355. Receiving mail
  356. Opening packages
  357. Recycling paper
  358. Shredding documents
  359. Filing taxes
  360. Budgeting monthly expenses
  361. Saving money in jars
  362. Depositing checks
  363. Withdrawing cash from ATM
  364. Using credit cards
  365. Paying with mobile wallet
  366. Tipping servers
  367. Bargaining at markets
  368. Attending farmers’ markets
  369. Picking fresh produce
  370. Tasting samples
  371. Chatting with vendors
  372. Carrying shopping bags
  373. Loading groceries into car
  374. Unloading groceries at home
  375. Storing food in cabinets
  376. Freezing meats
  377. Thawing frozen items
  378. Labeling freezer bags
  379. Checking expiration dates
  380. Throwing out expired food
  381. Compiling shopping lists
  382. Crossing off completed tasks
  383. Setting reminders on phone
  384. Using calendar apps
  385. Syncing schedules
  386. Attending yoga classes
  387. Practicing tai chi
  388. Doing pilates
  389. Stretching before bed
  390. Massaging sore muscles
  391. Applying ice packs
  392. Taking hot baths
  393. Using essential oils
  394. Diffusing aromas
  395. Lighting incense
  396. Praying or reflecting
  397. Attending religious services
  398. Reading spiritual texts
  399. Volunteering at shelters
  400. Donating blood
  401. Helping neighbors
  402. Babysitting
  403. Pet sitting
  404. House sitting
  405. Watering neighbors’ plants
  406. Mowing neighbors’ lawns
  407. Shoveling neighbors’ driveways
  408. Hosting dinner parties
  409. Mixing cocktails
  410. Pouring wine
  411. Toasting glasses
  412. Dancing at parties
  413. Singing karaoke
  414. Playing musical instruments (guitar)
  415. Playing musical instruments (piano)
  416. Composing songs
  417. Recording audio
  418. Editing videos
  419. Uploading content to YouTube
  420. Streaming live sessions
  421. Engaging with viewers
  422. Moderating comments
  423. Subscribing to channels
  424. Watching tutorials
  425. Learning new skills online
  426. Taking online courses
  427. Quizzing knowledge
  428. Certifying completions
  429. Updating LinkedIn profile
  430. Connecting with professionals
  431. Endorsing skills
  432. Recommending colleagues
  433. Attending webinars
  434. Participating in Q&A sessions
  435. Note-taking during lectures
  436. Highlighting key points
  437. Summarizing articles
  438. Debating topics
  439. Discussing books in clubs
  440. Joining book clubs
  441. Lending books
  442. Borrowing library books
  443. Renewing library loans
  444. Paying library fines
  445. Visiting museums
  446. Touring exhibits
  447. Attending concerts
  448. Buying tickets
  449. Scanning QR codes
  450. Using public Wi-Fi
  451. Connecting Bluetooth devices
  452. Pairing headphones
  453. Listening to playlists
  454. Creating music playlists
  455. Sharing playlists
  456. Downloading apps
  457. Deleting unused apps
  458. Organizing phone home screen
  459. Customizing wallpapers
  460. Taking screenshots
  461. Cropping images
  462. Applying filters to photos
  463. Sharing photos via email
  464. Printing documents at home
  465. Faxing papers
  466. Scanning IDs
  467. Photocopying forms
  468. Filling out surveys
  469. Signing petitions
  470. Voting in elections
  471. Attending town halls
  472. Reading local news
  473. Watching weather reports
  474. Preparing for storms
  475. Stocking emergency kits
  476. Practicing fire drills
  477. Installing carbon monoxide detectors
  478. Checking home insurance
  479. Renewing car registration
  480. Getting vehicle inspections
  481. Changing oil in car
  482. Rotating tires
  483. Washing windshield
  484. Filling wiper fluid
  485. Adjusting mirrors
  486. Honking horn
  487. Signaling turns
  488. Yielding at intersections
  489. Stopping at red lights
  490. Accelerating on highways
  491. Merging lanes
  492. Exiting ramps
  493. Paying tolls
  494. Using EZ-Pass
  495. Listening to traffic reports
  496. Avoiding rush hour
  497. Carpooling with others
  498. Dropping off passengers
  499. Picking up dry cleaning
  500. Hanging coats in closet

This is an expanded, non-exhaustive list of common tasks humans might do in daily life, varying by individual routines, cultures, and circumstances.

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