I have a lot on my plate – whether it’s studying, work, extra-curriculars, or sports, there is never a dull day. Even though I highly enjoy being a busy bee, it’s sometimes challenging to balance everything into a healthy and manageable lifestyle. My tendency to over-plan often made me feel unproductive and overwhelmed. Then I discovered ChatGPT, and it has made a significant difference in my life.
I now use the GenAI tool to organize my weekly and daily schedules by offering guidance on allocating my time effectively. It gives me clear time slots for each task, ensuring I don’t overload my schedule. Additionally, integrating breaks makes it much easier to stick to my plans. Beyond simply organizing work and study tasks, I also use ChatGPT to generate workout plans. One of the GPT sport coach tools helps me maintain a consistent workout routine that fits around my other priorities, which has been a huge relief for staying consistent (OpenAI, 2023).
The most significant change I’ve experienced is improved productivity. By having a more realistic and flexible schedule, I’m able to finish tasks earlier and in a more focused manner. My stress levels have also reduced because I no longer feel like I’m constantly racing against time. The sense of accomplishment from completing my priorities, along with the added bonus of sometimes having extra time, has made a world of difference in my daily life.
One feature that saved me multiple times, is how ChatGPT easily adapts when unexpected events come in between scheduled events. Whether it’s a last-minute work meeting or a spontaneous plan with friends, I can easily adjust my schedule. Before, I would have to sit down for (what felt like) ages and reorganize my schedule, indirectly increasing my stress levels. This newly discovered flexibility has allowed me to relax more and be present in whatever I’m doing. To avoid falling for the trap of generalized recommendations, I made sure to tailor ChatGPT’s advice to my specific situation. By making it ask me a few key questions about my activities, workload, goals, and (preferred) lifestyle, I have been able to create a balanced and enjoyable routine for myself. It’s a personalized approach that adapts to my needs and preferences, ultimately keeping me on track.
If you’re like me and struggling to manage your time while balancing multiple commitments, I highly recommend giving this tool a try. Whether you need help with organizing your workday, planning workouts, or even just taking breaks, ChatGPT can provide the guidance you need to stay productive and stress-free.
Sources
OpenAI. (2023, November 6). Introducing GPTs. https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpts/
Dear Anna,
I found your article to be quite relatable, as I too struggle with managing my hectic schedule. After trying out Notion’s free trial, an AI-powered planning app, I found it to be effective, but the full version was too expensive. Your article led me to explore the agenda and fitness coaching features included in my package with ChatGPT, and I’m delighted with the results. Thank you for the valuable insight!
Best regards,
Fabian Haak Wegmann
Hey Anna,
This is totally relatable to me. I’ve always been the kind of person that loves to plan and organize things (I would say I have somewhat mild OCD), but is absolutely terrible at it. I rarely have days that I can 100% finish my to-do list. So often I have found myself spending too much time on planning and adjusting plans, and not actually doing the work. As life is moving at a faster pace and we are all getting busier, it feels like I always have to race against time to get things together. Your sharing really ticks my curiosity. I never thought of using AI to help me with this aspect of life. It would be really fascinating if you could share further what prompt you use specifically to help you manage your schedule. Thank you for your insightful sharing!
Great post! It is really interesting to read about it now as I just have seen a new AI application which schedules your day for you (which was not ChatGPT- I unfortunately forgot its name…). In that sense, I think it is really great that you’re utilising ChatGPT for your daily planning. I feel like new AI features and specifically tailored applications are being released day after day. In the end, while each new application seems interesting or might be used best in a certain situation (like this new AI I saw for scheduling) I think it is great to just “come back to the roots” and use ChatGPT for basically everything. It always broadens my horizon to see how people use ChatGPT for different scenarios in their life. Things like scheduling a day have been so embedded to “doing it yourself” that I would not have thought of using AI to take this burden off of me. Specifically now during exam season, I think that having a clear organised schedule takes off a lot of stress. I might actually try it myself, so thank you!
Hi Anna, that is a very interesting post. I have never thought about employing ChatGPT for this purpose but feeling often overwhelmed with all the deadlines and university-related activities I will definitely try it. It is hard to find the time to do anything for us outside of our busy academic and extracurriculars lives, often neglecting the time that should be dedicated only to ourselves to prevent our well-being. I like that this way of employing ChatGPT not only helps you allocate your time in a smart way, but it also directly saves yourself time from doing it yourself, optimizing your resources, and limiting unnecessary struggles. I also like that you used it as a coach to receive tailored advice based on the activities you are doing in that particular period of your life. I wonder if there are existing Generative AI specifically trained with the scope of planning and personalizing solutions for you.