I Let ChatGPT Organize My Day

Here's what happened...

I’m new to the ChatGPT train. I resisted for a while — mostly because I didn’t feel like learning one more thing, and I’m a little scared of robots taking over the world. But last week, after being out of town and returning to a long, slightly chaotic list of personal and professional to-dos, I decided to give it a go.

I’m still learning how (and when) to use it thoughtfully — and I’m aware there are real concerns around energy use and sustainability. For now, I’m experimenting in small, intentional ways to see where it might genuinely support my workflow without replacing critical thinking or creativity.

I had tasks spilling across categories — work deadlines, grocery lists, home projects, a client meeting, family time, and a yoga class I actually wanted to make. I felt scattered. So, I opened ChatGPT and typed this in:

You are an expert in time management. I’d like you to help me organize my day based on the tasks below, ensuring I still get in bed by 10pm:

• Walk the dog

• Write a Substack article

• Core Power Yoga (1-hour class)

• Client project meeting (1 hour via Zoom)

• Confirm upcoming client sessions

• Plan meals and get groceries for the week

• List and sell patio furniture

• Book electrician to fix broken washer/dryer

• Make dinner

• Quality time with Jordan and the girls

Within seconds, I had a streamlined, time-blocked schedule. I could have sorted this out myself but in my state of overwhelm it felt hugely helpful to get an hour-by-hour template to follow. Here’s the exact schedule ChatGPT came up with, emojis and all.

🗓️ Balanced Daily Schedule

8:00 – 8:30 AM 🐶 Walk the dog + fresh air

8:30 – 9:00 AM 🥣 Breakfast + morning reset

9:00 – 10:00 AM 🧘‍♀️ Core Power Yoga class

10:00 – 10:30 AM 🚿 Quick shower + change

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📝 Write Substack article (focused work block)

12:00 – 1:00 PM 🥗 Lunch + low-key admin (confirm upcoming client sessions)

1:00 – 2:00 PM 💻 Client project meeting (via Zoom)

2:00 – 3:00 PM 🛒 Plan meals + get groceries (or schedule delivery)

3:00 – 3:30 PM 📞 Book electrician to fix washer/dryer

3:30 – 4:15 PM 📸 List and post patio furniture for sale

4:15 – 5:30 PM 👩‍🍳 Make dinner

6:00 – 6:45 PM 🍽️ Eat dinner with family

6:45 – 8:15 PM 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Quality time with Jordan and the girls

8:15 – 9:30 PM 📖 Wind down, light reading, cozy time

9:30 – 10:00 PM 🛁 Bedtime routine

10:00 PM 😴 Lights out

Pro Tip: I screenshotted the schedule and made it my phone lockscreen wallpaper so I could reference it at a glance throughout the day.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

If you want to try this for yourself, here are a few things that helped me get the most from the process:

• Be highly specific with your list of tasks — include everything from “write newsletter” to “take a shower.”

• Mention priorities like breaks, movement, or solo time and tasks that you’re dreading or worried you’ll put off.

• Note time windows if you have any fixed commitments (e.g., “client meeting from 2–3pm”).

• Note your specific work style (e.g., most productive in the morning).

• Edit the draft ChatGPT gives you — it’s not precious. It’s a jumping-off point.

Now I’m brainstorming all the different ways I might use this tool to help streamline and simplify my life — without over-relying on it A few ideas:

• Creating a weekly time-blocked schedule based on my top priorities

• Setting up a realistic morning or evening routine

• Planning a focused workweek using the 1–3–5 rule (1 big task, 3 medium, 5 small per day)

• Designing a “shutdown ritual” for the end of the workday

• Planning a monthly or quarterly goal review checklist

• Creating a daily habit tracker tailored to my actual goals

🔎 *READER QUESTION: Have you found any clever, sustainable ways to use ChatGPT to make your day run smoother? I’d love to hear — drop your ideas in the comments!

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