Useful prompts

Start with a helpful first question.

Copy a prompt, paste it into ChatGPT or another AI assistant, and replace the bracketed parts with your own details.

A place to begin

These prompts are starting points, not magic words. Add context, ask a follow-up question, and adjust the response until it is useful to you.

Plan my day

Turn a busy list into a realistic schedule.

I have these things to do today: [list]. Help me organize them into a realistic schedule.

Get help starting a clear, natural message.

Help me write a friendly message to [person] about [topic]. Keep it clear and natural.

Make your words easier to understand while keeping your meaning.

Please make this easier to understand without changing what I mean: [paste text].

Lay out the main pros, cons, and questions to consider.

Help me compare [option A] and [option B]. Show me the main pros, cons, and questions I should think about.

Build a simple plan around your place, interests, and pace.

Help me plan a trip to [place] for [number] days. I’m interested in [interests] and want to keep the pace [relaxed/busy].

Turn a task or project into clear steps you can follow.

Turn this into a clear checklist I can follow: [describe task or project].

Learn a new topic in plain English without jargon.

Explain [topic] in plain English as if I’m new to it. Avoid technical jargon.

Start with practical ideas and work up from the easiest options.

Give me 10 practical ideas for [goal or project]. Start with the easiest options.

Organize the points and questions you want to bring.

Help me prepare for a conversation about [topic]. Give me the main points I should remember and a few questions I could ask.

Find useful next questions to keep a conversation moving.

Based on this answer, what are three useful follow-up questions I should ask next?