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The best AI prompts.

A hand-picked, regularly-updated list of our favourite ChatGPT and Gemini prompts — sorted into the moments you actually use AI for. Every prompt links to a full breakdown with what it does, how to use it, and what to watch out for.

54 prompts, organised into 5 categories. New prompt added every day.

Writing & communication

Prompts for emails, messages, posts, and anything else you need to put into words.

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    APE

    Write a Personalized Poem for a Golden Anniversary

    You'll end up with a custom, rhyming poem tailored to your family's personal memories and a specific milestone celebration.

    Action: Write a heartfelt, three-stanza poem for my parents, Susan and David, who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this weekend. Mention their shared love for gardening, David’s terrible dad jokes, and Susan’s famous apple pie.
    
    Purpose: This will be printed inside a physical card and read aloud during a small family dinner to celebrate their long-lasting commitment and the home they built together.
    
    Expectation: The tone should be warm, nostalgic, and slightly humorous. Use a simple AABB rhyme scheme so it is easy to read aloud. Avoid overly flowery or complex language.
    
    Result: A 12-line poem formatted in three clear stanzas, ready to be copied into a card or printed.
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    CARE

    Draft a Simple Visual Guide to a Complex Document

    You'll end up with a one-page structured summary that replaces a confusing, multi-page technical document with clear bullet points and action items.

    Context: I am a busy parent who just received a long, technical 10-page insurance policy update regarding our home coverage. I need to explain the most important changes to my spouse tonight so we can decide if we need more coverage.
    
    Action: Take the text I will paste below and break it down into a simple, three-section visual guide. Do not use jargon. Use a 'Before and After' comparison for any rule changes and create a simple analogy for the most complex part of the policy.
    
    Result: A one-page structured guide with three sections: 'What is Changing', 'Why It Matters', and a 'Next Steps' checklist of 3 questions for us to discuss.
    
    Example: Instead of 'Premium adjustments based on actuarial risk,' say 'Our monthly cost is going up by $10 because of local flood history.'
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    RTF

    Draft a Post-Meeting Action Plan and Summary

    You'll end up with a polished, professional meeting memo that organizes a messy transcript into clear tasks and decisions.

    Role: You are a highly organized Executive Assistant known for turning messy conversations into clear plans.
    
    Task: I am going to paste a transcript or rough notes from a 30-minute team brainstorming session about our upcoming 'Client Appreciation Month' in October. We have a budget of $500 and need to decide on three core activities. Please identify the key decisions made, list every assigned task with a specific owner's name mentioned in the text, and flag any unanswered questions.
    
    Format: Create a professional memo with four sections: 1) Executive Summary (3 sentences), 2) Confirmed Decisions (bullet points), 3) Task Tracker Table (Columns: Task, Owner, Deadline), and 4) Outstanding Questions.
    
    Result: A single-page professional meeting summary and action tracker ready to be emailed to the team.
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    APE

    Design a Personalised Digital Party Invitation

    You'll end up with a fully written, space-themed birthday invitation and a set of custom art ideas to make it look professional.

    Action: Act as a master event planner. Write a warm and exciting digital invitation for my daughter Maya’s 10th birthday party. The theme is 'Outer Space Adventure' and it is being held at the Star-Glow Bowling Alley on Saturday, July 15th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please include a catchy subject line, a creative description of the space-themed activities, and a clear RSVP section asking for dietary requirements by July 1st.
    
    Purpose: I want to save time while creating an invitation that feels special and professional to send to her school friends' parents via WhatsApp or email.
    
    Expectation: The tone should be fun and energetic. Provide a polished text layout and suggest three specific visual image descriptions (prompts) I can use to generate a matching background image in an AI image tool.
    
    Result: A ready-to-send text invitation with a subject line, body text, RSVP instructions, and three image generation ideas.
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    CARE

    Draft a Multi-Day Household Appointment and Task Schedule

    You'll end up with a ready-to-use three-day calendar template that fits your personal appointments and chores into your existing work-life rhythm.

    Context: I am a busy parent trying to manage a hectic week for my family. My spouse is away on business, and I have two kids with school and soccer practice. I need to fit in a dentist appointment for my youngest, a car oil change, and a 30-minute block for grocery shopping. 
    
    Action: Create a structured 3-day daily schedule (Monday to Wednesday) that organizes these tasks alongside a standard 9-to-5 workday. Ensure there are clear travel buffers between school drop-offs, work, and the appointments. 
    
    Result: A time-blocked table for 3 days including specific start/end times and short checklists for each day. 
    
    Example: Monday should show an 8:00 AM school drop-off, a 9:00 AM work start, and a 5:30 PM soccer practice pickup. 
    
    Result: Three individual day-by-day time-blocked tables with a total of 15-20 specific time slots.
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    APE

    Create a Week of High-Quality Instagram Posts for Your Business

    You'll end up with a complete 5-day Instagram content calendar including ready-to-post captions, hashtag sets, and creative ideas for your photos or videos.

    Action: Act as a professional social media manager. Write 5 high-quality Instagram captions and matching visual concept descriptions to promote 'Sunny Bakeshop,' a local bakery focusing on organic ingredients and weekend specials for busy families.
    
    Purpose: I want to build a consistent social media presence that draws in local customers and showcases our unique 'organic' value without spending hours brainstorming ideas myself.
    
    Expectation: Each post must include a catchy headline, a 3-sentence caption, 5 relevant hashtags, and a detailed description of the photo or video I should take to match. Tone should be warm, inviting, and community-focused. 
    
    Result: A ready-to-use 5-day content calendar in a clear list format containing captions, hashtags, and visual production notes.
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    CARE

    Create a Personalized Gift Guide for any Occasion

    You'll end up with a custom-tailored gift guide including specific product ideas and a matching card message for a loved one.

    Context: My best friend Sarah is turning 30 next month. She is a busy marketing manager who loves minimalist home decor, high-quality espresso, and urban gardening, but she hates clutter and 'gag' gifts. My budget is $50–$150.
    
    Action: Brainstorm a curated list of 5 thoughtful, specific gift ideas tailored to her interests. For each item, provide a brief 'Why it fits' explanation and an estimated price.
    
    Result: A structured 'Gift Strategy Guide' including 5 recommendations, a suggested shopping link search term for each, and a short, 2-line meaningful message I can write in her birthday card.
    
    Example: Instead of just saying 'a coffee machine,' suggest a 'stainless steel stovetop moka pot with a bag of locally roasted beans' to fit her minimalist aesthetic.
    
    Result: A ready-to-use Gift Strategy Guide in list format.
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    RISEN

    Outline a 30-Minute Efficiency Meeting Agenda

    You'll end up with a structured, timed agenda and a list of talking points that you can copy directly into a calendar invite or a document.

    Role: You are a professional Chief of Staff known for running high-energy, effective office meetings.
    Input: I need to lead a 30-minute meeting this Thursday for my team of 5 people to discuss reducing our response time to client emails.
    Steps: 1. List 4 specific agenda items with time allocations. 2. Draft 3 'ice-breaker' questions to start the session. 3. Create a list of 5 potential roadblocks we should discuss. 4. Suggest a clear 'Next Steps' tracker format for the end.
    Expectation: Professional, encouraging, and highly organized table format.
    Narrowing: Avoid corporate jargon. Keep the total meeting length to exactly 30 minutes. Ensure every team member has a moment to speak.
    Result: A one-page meeting guide with a timed agenda and a discussion cheat sheet.
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    TAG

    Draft a Simple Summary of Your Employment Contract

    You'll end up with a one-page 'Plain English Summary' of a dense document that breaks down your specific obligations, deadlines, and rights.

    Task: You are a helpful legal assistant for a first-time office worker. Review the text of an employment contract and explain it in plain English.
    
    Action: Deconstruct the dense legal language of this document. Create a summary that identifies the top 3 key responsibilities, any non-compete clauses, the exact notice period required to quit, and any hidden fees or penalties. Use bullet points and avoid all legal jargon.
    
    Goal: Help me, a new employee, understand exactly what I am signing before my Monday morning deadline so I can ask my recruiter intelligent questions.
    
    [Paste your contract text here]
    
    Result: A one-page 'Plain English Summary' organized by clear headings like 'What I Must Do' and 'Things to Watch Out For'.
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    CARE

    Build a Custom 7-Day Home Workout Plan

    You'll end up with a fully personalized weekly exercise calendar that fits into your specific morning routine and uses only the equipment you already own.

    Context: I am a busy office worker who wants to start exercising again after a long break. I have no gym access and only have 20 minutes each morning before my kids wake up. I have a pair of 5lb dumbbells and a yoga mat.
    
    Action: Please create a tailored 7-day fitness schedule for me. Include specific exercises, the number of repetitions for each, and brief instructions for any moves that might be tricky.
    
    Result: A complete, one-page weekly calendar featuring 5 days of active workouts and 2 days of active recovery or stretching.
    
    Example: Monday: 5 mins high knees, 10 mins dumbbell squats and overhead presses, 5 mins stretching.
    
    Result: A structured 7-day fitness table with time durations and step-by-step exercise instructions for my specific home setup.
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    BAB

    Write a Personalized Bedtime Adventure Story for Your Child

    You'll end up with a complete, personalized 500-word children's story that features your child as the main character to help them overcome a specific fear or learn a new lesson.

    Before: My 6-year-old child, Leo, is struggling with being brave about the dark and often feels nervous at bedtime. I want to help him feel like a hero while making our nightly routine more magical.
    
    After: Leo feels excited for bed because he has a custom story where he is a brave explorer who helps his friends find their way home using a magical glowing lantern.
    
    Bridge: Write a 500-word children's story titled 'Leo and the Midnight Lantern.' The story should be upbeat and gentle. Include a talking squirrel named Nutmeg as a sidekick. Use simple vocabulary suitable for a 6-year-old. Ensure the story ends with Leo feeling safe and tucked into his own cozy bed.
    
    Result: A complete, ready-to-read-aloud short story with a clear beginning, middle, and a soothing happy ending.
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    TAG

    Draft a Polished Appeal Letter for School Admissions

    You'll end up with a professionally formatted appeal letter that balances a respectful tone with strong evidence to support a student's case for school admission.

    Task: Act as a professional communications expert to help me write a formal appeal letter to a school admissions office.
    Action: Draft a 300-word letter from me (a parent) to ‘Greenwood Academy’ regarding my daughter Sarah's recent waitlist status for the upcoming 6th-grade fall semester. Mention her high marks in math and her recent award in the local science fair. Maintain a tone that is respectful, persuasive, and humble. State that our family is 100% committed to attending if offered a spot.
    Goal: Create a professional, error-free letter that clearly communicates our interest and provides new supporting information for her candidacy.
    Result: A ready-to-send formal letter in a standard business format including placeholders for name, address, and date.
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    RTF

    Draft a Feedback Guide to Improve Customer Service Chatbots

    You'll end up with a professionally written feedback document and an email template that helps you tell a company exactly how to improve their AI chatbots to better serve you.

    Role: You are a professional Communications Consultant specializing in user experience. 
    
    Task: I recently interacted with a customer service chatbot for my home internet provider, 'GlobalNet Solutions,' during a service outage. The bot was unhelpful and kept looping. Please draft a 300-word 'Customer Experience Feedback Guide' that I can send to their management. The guide should include three specific sections: first, a professional summary of where the bot failed (lack of empathy, repetitive loops); second, three concrete suggestions for how their AI could better assist a homeowner during an emergency; and third, a formal email template I can copy and paste to send to their support lead. 
    
    Format: Use a clear document layout with bullet points for the suggestions and a distinct box or section for the email template. 
    
    Result: A ready-to-send PDF-style feedback document and a separate email template.
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    CARE

    Create a Digital Decluttering Action Plan

    You'll end up with a customized 7-day schedule and checklist that tells you exactly which buttons to click in your existing apps to let AI clean up your files for you.

    Context: I am an office worker with five years of disorganized files, blurry photos, and random downloads cluttering my computer and cloud storage. I feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start cleaning up. 
    
    Action: Act as a digital productivity expert. Create a step-by-step cleaning plan specifically using built-in AI tools (like those found in Google Photos, Apple iCloud, or Microsoft OneDrive) to automatically group, find duplicates, and rename files. 
    
    Result: Provide a clear, one-page checklist broken down into 'The 15-Minute Daily Clean' and 'The Weekend Deep Dive.'
    
    Example: For photos, tell me to use the search term 'blurry' to find and delete junk quickly. For documents, suggest how to use AI search to find old versions for deletion.
    
    Result: A structured PDF-ready checklist for a 7-day digital cleanup project.
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    RISEN

    Draft a Customized Cover Letter for Your Dream Job

    You'll end up with a polished, one-page cover letter tailored to a specific job title and company, designed to pass through automated screening systems.

    Role: You are an expert Career Coach and Hiring Manager with 20 years of experience in recruitment.
    Input: I am applying for a [Job Title] role at [Company Name]. I have 5 years of experience in project management, but I want to pivot into digital marketing. I am hardworking and great at organizing teams.
    Steps: 1. Analyze the typical requirements for this job role. 2. Compare my experience to those requirements. 3. Write a 300-word cover letter that highlights how my project management skills (like scheduling and budget tracking) translate to marketing needs. 4. Use a professional yet enthusiastic tone.
    Expectation: Create a structured cover letter with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing call to action.
    Narrowing: Avoid using clichés like 'synergy' or 'team player.' Focus on specific achievements and readiness for a career change.
    Result: A ready-to-use, professional cover letter in plain text format.
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    TAG

    Draft a Polite Professional Reply to Your Inbox

    You'll end up with a concise summary of a long message and a perfectly phrased, ready-to-send email reply that handles complex questions quickly.

    Task: I need help responding to a client, Sarah, who sent a long email with several questions about my project timeline and pricing for next month.
    
    Action: Please analyze the following email (paste your email text here). Summarize the three main concerns Sarah has. Then, draft a polite, professional reply that addresses each point clearly using a helpful and expert tone. Keep the response under 150 words.
    
    Goal: The goal is to clear the inbox overwhelm by providing a concise summary and a ready-to-send response that maintains the business relationship.
    
    Result: A bulleted summary of the sender's points followed by a finalized, copy-paste ready email reply.
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    BAB

    Plan a Local Saturday Date Night Using Meta AI Features

    You'll end up with a ready-to-use Saturday Night Local Itinerary featuring two hand-picked small businesses and a timed plan for your evening.

    Before: My partner and I usually end up at the same three chain restaurants every weekend because we find searching through endless, outdated review sites overwhelming and time-consuming.
    
    After: We want to support a locally-owned hidden gem nearby and have a complete plan for a fun, unique Saturday night without the stress of manual research.
    
    Bridge: Using the logic of Meta's new local business discovery features, please act as a local concierge. Identify a highly-rated, independent restaurant and one nearby evening activity (like a boutique shop, park, or live music venue) in my specific neighborhood. Assume I am looking for a 'cozy and creative' vibe with a budget of $100 total. 
    
    Result: A structured 'Saturday Night Local Itinerary' including the names of two specific businesses, their unique 'claim to fame,' estimated costs, and a 3-sentence summary of why they fit the cozy/creative vibe.
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    TAG

    Draft a Professional Resignation Email Using Gmail AI

    You'll end up with a professionally polished resignation email that handles a delicate career transition with grace. You walk away with a ready-to-send draft that ensures you leave your job on excellent terms.

    Task: Use the 'Help Me Write' logic to draft a professional, warm resignation email for my current role as a Senior Accountant at 'Peak Finance'.
    
    Action: Write a three-paragraph email addressed to my manager, Sarah. Mention that I have accepted a new role that aligns better with my long-term career goals. State that my last day will be Friday, November 22nd. Include a specific offer to help train my replacement and document my current monthly closing processes during the two-week notice period. Ensure the tone is grateful but firm about the departure.
    
    Goal: Create a polished, ready-to-send email that preserves a positive relationship with my current employer.
    
    Result: A complete, formatted email draft with a Subject Line and clear placeholders for names.
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    RTF

    Draft a Bulleted Executive Briefing from a Long Report

    You'll end up with a one-page executive memo that condenses a massive document into three easy-to-read sections for a busy boss.

    Role: Act as a high-level Personal Assistant to a busy Executive who only has 2 minutes to read. 
    
    Task: Review the long document text I am pasting below. Summarize it into a concise briefing. Focus on the core objective, the three most important facts or data points, and any specific action items or deadlines mentioned. Avoid jargon and use simple language suitable for a quick review before a board meeting. 
    
    Format: Use a professional memo style with clear headers: 'Core Objective', 'Key Highlights', and 'Action Items'. Keep the total length under 250 words. 
    
    [Paste your long document text here] 
    
    Result: A one-page executive summary in memo format suitable for immediate printing or emailing to a manager.
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    CARE

    Draft a Private Personal Journal Entry with Llama 3

    You'll end up with a polished, 400-word reflective journal entry that captures your current feelings and future goals while keeping your thoughts private on your own device.

    Context: I want to experience the privacy benefits of running a local model like Meta Llama 3 to write a deeply personal reflection on a major life transition, such as starting a new job or moving to a new city, without my personal data leaving my machine.
    
    Action: Act as a supportive writing assistant. Help me write a 400-word personal journal entry that captures my current anxieties, my hopes for this new chapter, and three specific goals I want to achieve in the next six months. Use a warm, reflective tone.
    
    Example: If I were moving to London, the entry would mention the excitement of the city versus the fear of the unknown commute.
    
    Result: A complete, structured personal journal entry ready to be saved in a private document or printed for a physical diary.
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    RISEN

    Draft a Weekly Remote Team Impact Report

    You'll end up with a polished, professional weekly status update that clarifies your team's progress and keeps remote coworkers aligned without requiring a long meeting.

    Role: You are a Productivity Specialist for a remote-first company.
    Input: I am a busy team lead. Use these messy notes from my week: [1. Completed the client website mockup but it was 2 days late due to server issues. 2. Had 3 great brainstorming calls for the July campaign. 3. Sarah and Tom need more help with data entry. 4. My goal for next week is to finish the budget].
    Steps:
    1. Organize these points into three categories: Achievements, Blockers, and Upcoming Goals.
    2. Rewrite the notes to sound professional, encouraging, and clear for a remote team Slack channel.
    3. Add a specific 'Team Shout-out' section to boost morale.
    Expectation: A concise report that fits on one mobile screen.
    Narrowing: Avoid corporate jargon. Use bullet points and emojis for readability. Keep it under 200 words.
    Result: A ready-to-post Slack or Email update for a remote team.
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    TAG

    Draft an Accessible Social Media Campaign for All Users

    You'll end up with a set of inclusive social media posts that include 'Alt Text' descriptions and readable hashtags, ensuring your content is accessible to people using screen readers or assistive technology.

    Task: Create three accessible social media posts for my local community garden's 'Spring Plant Sale' event. 
    
    Action: For each post, write a friendly caption (under 50 words) and provide a detailed 'Alt Text' description for a matching photo. Alt text must describe the visual elements of the photo clearly for people who use screen readers. Also, include a section of 'Image Descriptions' for the post body and ensure all hashtags use PascalCase (e.g., #PlantSale instead of #plantsale) for better readability. 
    
    Goal: To ensure everyone in our neighborhood, including those with visual impairments, can fully understand and engage with our event details.
    
    Result: A ready-to-post content guide including three captions, three image descriptions, and three sets of accessible hashtags.
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    RACE

    Draft a Professional Product Comparison Table using Claude 3.5 Sonnet

    You'll end up with a professional, data-driven comparison chart and executive summary that helps you make a purchasing decision for your workplace.

    Role: You are an expert Procurement Specialist and Business Analyst.
    
    Action: Create a detailed product comparison table for a small business equipment purchase.
    
    Context: My manager, Sarah, needs to decide between three specific high-end color laser printers for our new office (Budget: $800, Deadline: Tomorrow). Compare the HP Color LaserJet Pro, Brother MFC-L8900CDW, and Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw. We need a clear layout focusing on price, printing speed, toner cost per page, and a 'Best For' recommendation.
    
    Expectation: Output a clean, professional Markdown table that is easy to read, followed by a 2-sentence summary for each model highlighting its biggest strength based on the latest 2024 specifications.
    
    Result: A ready-to-copy comparison table and summary that I can paste directly into a decision-making email for my manager.
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    CARE

    Design a Birthday Card in Canva with AI

    Gives you a complete, ready-to-build birthday card: a specific Canva template to start from, an AI image to generate, the exact message to write inside, and the layout — so you finish a printable card today.

    Context: I want to make a personalised birthday card today for someone specific in my life, using Canva's AI tools (Magic Media for images, Magic Write for text). I have no design experience and want something that looks handmade, not generic.
    
    Action: Act as a creative card designer. Based on the details below, give me:
    1. One specific Canva template type to search for (e.g. "5x7 folded birthday card portrait").
    2. A ready-to-paste Magic Media image prompt that matches the recipient's personality (describe style, colours, subject, and mood).
    3. The exact front-cover headline (max 6 words) and a warm 2–3 sentence inside message written in my voice.
    4. A simple layout plan: where the image, headline, and message go on the front and inside.
    
    Result: A single card I can build in Canva in under 15 minutes and print or send digitally today.
    
    Example recipient: My mum, turning 60. She loves gardening, strong cups of tea, and gentle humour. We have a running joke about her overgrown tomato plants. Tone should be warm and a little cheeky, not cheesy.

Work & productivity

Prompts to help you plan, prep, and get through your work day faster.

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    RISEN

    Create a Balanced Daily Energy-Based Schedule

    You'll end up with a customized, hourly daily plan that matches your tasks to your natural energy levels to prevent burnout.

    Role: You are a professional Productivity Coach and Time Management Expert.
    Input: I am a busy office worker who feels drained by 3 PM. My key tasks are: 2 hours of deep report writing, 3 hours of back-to-back team meetings, and picking up my kids from school at 4 PM.
    Steps: 1. Identify my high-energy peak times based on a typical morning person profile. 2. Slot my deep work (report writing) during those peaks. 3. Place meetings during my mid-day energy dips. 4. Include 15-minute 'battery recharge' breaks after intense tasks. 5. Draft the final schedule from 8 AM to 6 PM.
    Expectation: A structured daily timeline with specific time blocks and break activities.
    Narrowing: Avoid early morning meetings. Do not suggest complex meditation; keep breaks simple like 'short walk' or 'snack'.
    Result: A one-page hourly daily routine formatted as a clear list.
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    TAG

    Plan and Schedule a Birthday Dinner Event

    You'll end up with a fully scheduled event on your personal Google Calendar, complete with a task list to ensure you don't forget the cake or the card.

    Task: Help me organize a '30th Birthday Dinner' for my friend Sarah on my Google Calendar for next Friday evening.
    Action: First, check my Google Calendar for next Friday and suggest a 2-hour window where I am free after 6:00 PM. Once you find a slot, create a calendar event titled 'Sarah’s 30th Birthday Dinner' at a local Italian restaurant. Include a description with a 3-item checklist: 1. Confirm reservation for 6 people, 2. Buy a birthday card, and 3. Set a 1-hour travel reminder.
    Goal: Successfully schedule this social event into my actual calendar with all necessary prep notes included.
    Result: A confirmed Google Calendar event entry with a title, specific time, and a preparation checklist in the description field.
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    RACE

    Build a Career Skills Gap Roadmap

    You walk away with a personalized 6-month professional development roadmap that identifies exactly which technical skills you are missing and the specific courses needed to fix them.

    Role: You are a professional Career Transition Coach and Skills Analyst.
    
    Action: Create a tailored skills gap analysis and learning plan for a mid-level Marketing Manager who wants to transition into a 'Senior Data-Driven Growth Lead' role within the next 6 months.
    
    Context: My current skills include copywriting, social media management, and basic Google Analytics. I lack experience in SQL, advanced data visualization, and performance marketing automation. I have a budget of $500 for courses and can dedicate 5 hours per week to learning.
    
    Expectation: Identify the top 3 high-priority skill gaps. For each gap, recommend one specific online course or certification that fits the budget and timeline. Provide a month-by-month study schedule.
    
    Result: A structured, 1-page Career Bridge Document with a skill comparison table, course list, and a 6-month calendar.
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    BAB

    Design a Personalized Birthday Card using Image Editing

    You'll end up with a custom-designed, personalized birthday card image featuring a specific theme and the recipient's name added directly onto the artwork.

    Before: I want to create a special birthday card for my 7-year-old nephew, Leo, who loves vintage space rockets. I have no graphic design skills and I am stuck with generic store-bought options that don't feel personal.
    
    After: I have a high-quality, custom square image of a red and white 1950s-style rocket landing on a soft blue moon. The card has his name 'Leo' clearly written on the side of the ship and a 'Happy 7th Birthday!' banner floating in the stars.
    
    Bridge: Use your image generation and editing tools to create this specific scene. First, generate the rocket on the moon. Then, ensure you add the text 'Leo' onto the rocket body and a festive banner in the sky. Make the colors vibrant but classic.
    
    Result: A high-resolution square image file (PNG/JPG) ready to be printed or sent digitally to family.
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    TAG

    Build a Custom Meeting Note Synthesizer

    You'll end up with a custom instruction set that turns ChatGPT into a specialized assistant for your recurring meetings, ensuring consistent and professional notes every time.

    Task: Create a structured set of instructions to turn you into my personal 'Project Sync Assistant'. I need you to behave as a professional executive assistant for my weekly 30-minute team syncs.
    
    Action: When I paste raw transcript text or messy bullet points, you must 1) Standardize the formatting, 2) Extract exactly five 'Key Decision' points, 3) List 'Action Items' with a named owner and a deadline (use placeholders like [TBD] if missing), and 4) Draft a 3-sentence summary for a manager's email update.
    
    Goal: Transform disorganized notes into a clean, professional summary that ensures no tasks are forgotten.
    
    Result: A reusable 'Instruction Set' that I can paste into ChatGPT's 'Custom Instructions' or a new GPT to handle every future meeting.
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    RTF

    Create a Plain English Science Brief for Family

    You'll end up with a one-page, jargon-free summary of a complex study that is easy for children or seniors to understand immediately.

    Role: Act as a friendly science communicator who specializes in translating complex research for non-experts. 
    
    Task: Please take the complex main findings from a research paper or scientific article (I will paste the text below) and rewrite them into a 300-word "Plain English Brief." This is for my elderly parents and my teenage children, so avoid all technical jargon. Use metaphors that relate to everyday household items to explain the hard parts. Include three clear bullet points on how this news actually changes our daily lives or health.
    
    Format: Use a clear title, three short paragraphs of explanation, and a 'So What?' section with three bullet points. 
    
    [Paste your article text here]
    
    Result: A one-page simplified guide that I can printed or WhatsApp to my family group chat.
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    RACE

    Create a Personalized Weekly Pet Care Dashboard

    You'll end up with a complete 7-day digital planner tailored to your pet's specific breed and your work schedule, featuring timed tasks and creative play ideas.

    Role: You are a professional Pet Care Manager and animal enrichment expert.
    
    Action: Create a comprehensive one-week management schedule and health log template for my dog, Cooper, a high-energy 3-year-old Golden Retriever.
    
    Context: I am a busy office worker who needs to balance Cooper's need for physical exercise with my 9-to-5 desk job. The schedule must include specific slots for feeding, two medication reminders (8 AM and 8 PM), diverse 15-minute enrichment activities (like puzzle toys or scent games), and a daily health log section to note his appetite and energy levels.
    
    Expectation: The plan should be organized by day, easy to read on a mobile phone, and include specific, creative play ideas that don't requires expensive equipment.
    
    Result: A structured 7-day pet care dashboard with a schedule, enrichment activity list, and health tracking table.
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    RTF

    Create a 14-Day Personalized Skill Mastery Roadmap

    You'll end up with a step-by-step 14-day calendar that maps out exactly how to spend 30 minutes a day to master a specific new skill.

    Role: You are an expert Personal Learning Coach and Curriculum Designer.
    
    Task: Create a highly personalized 14-day study plan for me to learn the basics of "Interior Design for a Home Office." I am a complete beginner with a budget of $200 for supplies and only 30 minutes available each evening after work. I learn best through visual examples and hands-on projects rather than long reading assignments. Please break down exactly what I should do each day to go from zero knowledge to having a completed mood board and a floor plan for my own room.
    
    Format: Use a day-by-day table format. Include a 'Key Goal' for each day, a specific 15-minute activity, and a 15-minute visual resource (like a video type or gallery to search).
    
    Result: A structured 14-day calendar with daily specific actions and a final project checklist.
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    APE

    Build a Custom DIY Weekend Project Plan

    You'll end up with a complete, one-page roadmap for your home renovation that includes a shopping list and a specific hourly schedule for your weekend.

    Action: Act as an expert interior designer and DIY consultant. Create a comprehensive, step-by-step project plan for a weekend home improvement project. The scenario is that I am a homeowner looking to refresh my guest bedroom with an accent wall and new shelving before a visitor arrives next Friday. My budget is $200 and I have moderate DIY skills.
    
    Purpose: To help me organize my time, list every single material I need to buy from the hardware store, and provide a manageable schedule so the room is clean and ready by Friday.
    
    Expectation: Provide a list of necessary materials, a 2-day work schedule (Saturday and Sunday), and specific techniques for a professional finish. 
    
    Result: A single-page PDF-ready guide including a shopping list, a tools checklist, and a detailed hour-by-hour timeline for the weekend.
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    RISEN

    Create a Personalized 7-Day Stress-Relief Action Plan

    You'll end up with a custom 7-day calendar and a list of quick phrases designed to help you lower stress during your busiest work weeks.

    Role: You are a supportive Wellness Coach specializing in burnout prevention for office workers.
    Input: I am a busy project manager feeling overwhelmed by back-to-back meetings and a long commute. I have 10 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening to dedicate to my well-being.
    Steps: First, identify three specific stress triggers common for office workers. Second, design a 7-day schedule with one micro-mindfulness exercise for the morning and one physical or mental decompression routine for the evening. Third, provide three quick 'in-the-moment' coping phrases for high-stress meetings.
    Expectation: A structured Monday-to-Sunday table followed by a bulleted list of coping phrases.
    Narrowing: Use a gentle, encouraging tone. Avoid medical jargon. Do not suggest expensive equipment or long activities.
    Result: A one-page 7-Day Digital Wellness Calendar with morning/evening routines and a 'Pocket Guide' of stress-relief phrases.
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    RACE

    Outline a Presentation for our School Fundraiser

    You'll end up with a structured, slide-by-slide blueprint that covers every part of a professional pitch, from the logic to the layout.

    Role: You are a professional Fundraising Events Coordinator and Presentation Specialist.
    
    Action: Create a comprehensive slide-by-slide outline for a 10-slide presentation to pitch a "Green Community Garden" project to our local PTA board.
    
    Context: Our goal is to raise $5,000 this spring. The audience is busy parents and teachers who need clear, visual information. Please include a slide for the vision, the budget, the timeline, and the call to action.
    
    Expectation: Use a friendly and persuasive tone. Provide a specific title and 4-5 bullet points of content for each slide. Suggest one visual idea (like a chart, icon, or photo) for every slide to guide my design.
    
    Result: A detailed 10-slide presentation outline ready to be copied into Google Slides or PowerPoint.
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    BAB

    Create a Smart Family Budget Analysis and Chart

    You'll end up with a structured, easy-to-read table of your monthly finances and a clear visual summary of where your money goes.

    Before: I am currently staring at a messy list of our family's monthly expenses. It is hard to see where the money is going, and I feel overwhelmed trying to decide what we can actually afford to save for our upcoming summer holiday.
    
    After: I want to have a clear, organized breakdown of our spending categories, a calculation of our remaining monthly savings, and a simple text-based chart showing which categories are our biggest expenses.
    
    Bridge: Using the logic of the new Excel Copilot, please analyze the following raw expense list: Housing ($1,500), Groceries ($600), Dining Out ($300), Utilities ($200), Transport ($150), Subscriptions ($50). Our total monthly take-home pay is $4,000. Organize this into a logical table, calculate the total spent versus total saved, and provide three specific suggestions for saving an extra $200 this month for our holiday.
    
    Result: A formatted data table with a spending breakdown and a text-based chart showing expense distribution.
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    RACE

    Create a Weekly Shared Family Chore and Meal Dashboard

    You'll end up with a complete one-page household dashboard that assigns tasks to everyone and plans your meals and shopping for the week.

    Role: You are an expert Family Organization Specialist who helps busy households run smoothly.
    Action: Create a comprehensive one-week household management plan.
    Context: I am organizing for a family of four (two adults, two kids aged 8 and 12). Everyone is busy with school and work, and we are currently overwhelmed. We need a plan that balances chores and meals for Monday through Sunday. One child is a picky eater, and we have a $150 weekly grocery budget.
    Expectation: The plan must be fair and balanced. Include a chore rotation for each family member, a 7-day dinner menu with a corresponding organized grocery list, and a daily 'priority' for our shared calendar to keep us on track.
    Result: A structured text dashboard including a Chore Table, a Meal Plan, a Grocery List by aisle, and 7 Daily Calendar Pins.
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    APE

    Build a 3-Day Healthy Family Meal Plan

    You'll end up with a structured 3-day dinner schedule and a organized shopping list designed to save you time in the kitchen and the grocery store.

    Action: Act as a helpful family nutritionist. Create a 3-day healthy dinner plan specifically for a family of four (two adults and two kids who are picky eaters). Each meal must take under 30 minutes to cook and use common grocery store ingredients. Include one vegetarian option.
    
    Purpose: I want to stop relying on takeout and ensure my family eats more protein and vegetables during a busy work week while staying within a $60 budget for these ingredients.
    
    Expectation: Provide a clear table showing the meal name, ingredients needed, and a 5-step cooking instruction for each. Following the plan, provide a consolidated 'Aisle-by-Aisle' shopping list to make the grocery trip fast.
    
    Result: A complete 3-day dinner menu with simplified instructions and a categorized grocery list ready for a phone or printed paper.
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    RISEN

    Create a 3-Day Zero-Waste Family Meal Plan

    You'll end up with a custom 3-day dinner schedule and step-by-step recipes that focus on using up the specific ingredients currently sitting in your fridge to prevent food waste.

    Role: You are a professional meal planner and frugal home chef.
    Input: I have a half-empty jar of pesto, 3 softened bell peppers, a bag of spinach, and 2 chicken breasts in my fridge.
    Steps:
    1. Create a 3-day dinner menu for a family of four using these specific ingredients as the base.
    2. Incorporate common pantry staples like pasta, rice, or spices to complete the meals.
    3. Ensure each meal flows into the next to minimize waste.
    Expectation: Provide a structured table including meal names, a short ingredient list, and 3 simple cooking steps for each recipe.
    Narrowing: Avoid expensive or hard-to-find exotic ingredients. Keep the tone encouraging and focused on saving money.
    Result: A printable 3-day dinner schedule with recipes and a 'use-it-up' shopping list for any small missing items.
  16. 16
    RACE

    Outline a Personal Smart Home Security and Efficiency Action Plan

    You'll end up with a step-by-step PDF-ready document that lists specific AI smart devices for your home, where to put them, and a schedule to automate your security and energy savings.

    Role: You are a professional Home Automation and Security Consultant.
    
    Action: Create a customized 2-page Action Plan to upgrade my home's safety and energy efficiency using currently available AI-powered smart tools.
    
    Context: I am a busy parent living in a 3-bedroom suburban house. I have a $1,000 budget and want to focus on preventing package theft, reducing my high monthly electricity bills, and getting alerts if the washing machine or water heater starts leaking. I need practical, specific device recommendations and where to place them.
    
    Expectation: The plan should be easy for a non-tech person to follow, with a clear list of products, estimated costs, and a priority sequence (what to do first).
    
    Result: A structured PDF-ready text outline including a 'Budget Breakdown,' 'Placement Map,' and 'Monday-to-Sunday Automation Schedule'.
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    APE

    Create a Personalized Weekly AI-Powered Meal Plan

    You walk away with a ready-to-use 7-day dinner schedule and a organized shopping list that respects your family's specific dietary restrictions and busy schedule.

    Action: Design a 7-day dinner meal plan and a consolidated grocery shopping list for a family of four with a budget of $150. One family member is vegetarian, and another needs gluten-free options. Ensure every meal takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
    
    Purpose: This is to integrate AI into my Sunday routine to save time on decision-making and grocery shopping, reducing the stress of weeknight cooking while meeting everyone's dietary needs.
    
    Expectation: The output should be organized by day, include a short 'Why it fits' note for each meal (referencing speed or diet), and provide a shopping list categorized by the grocery store aisles (e.g., Produce, Dairy, Pantry).
    
    Result: A complete 7-day dinner calendar and a categorized grocery list ready to be used for shopping.
  18. 18
    BAB

    Script a Step-by-Step AI Photo Polish Plan

    You'll end up with a custom, step-by-step instruction manual to fix a specific messy or blurry photo using the newly available free AI tools on your phone.

    Before: I have a sentimental group photo from my best friend Sarah’s wedding that is slightly blurry, and there is an ugly 'exit' sign and a random water bottle on the table distracting from the couple. I want to post this on Instagram for her anniversary, but I don't have professional editing skills.
    
    After: I want a perfectly clear, distraction-free photo where Sarah and her husband are the focus, looking sharp and professional, ready to be shared as a high-quality tribute.
    
    Bridge: Using the new free AI tools in Google Photos (like Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, and Magic Eraser), please write a specific, step-by-step editing plan for this exact photo. Tell me exactly which tool to click first and what to brush over or tap to fix the blur and remove the exit sign and water bottle.
    
    Result: A numbered 5-step checklist I can follow inside the Google Photos app to transform this specific wedding memory.
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    RTF

    Create a Custom GPT Instruction Set for Organizing Family Meal Plans

    You'll end up with a professionally written set of instructions that you can paste into ChatGPT to build your own tailor-made mini-app for family dinners.

    Role: You are an expert Personal Productivity Assistant and Custom GPT Specialist.
    
    Task: Using the new 'Custom GPT' feature logic, write the precise 'Instructions' text I need to paste into the GPT Builder to create a custom assistant for my family. This assistant must act as a 'Healthy Weekly Meal Planner' for a busy family of four with a $200 weekly budget and one vegetarian member. It should prioritize 30-minute recipes and generate full shopping lists.
    
    Format: Provide a structured 'Instruction' block (approx 150 words) written in the first person ('You are the...'). Include specific sections for: Personality, Core Logic for meal selection, and Output Format for the shopping list.
    
    Result: A ready-to-copy text block for the 'Instructions' field in the GPT Create menu that builds a functional, specialized meal-planning tool.
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    APE

    Master Your Meeting Recaps with Microsoft Copilot

    This prompt turns a messy meeting transcript or your rough notes into a polished, professional summary with clear action items. It ensures you never miss a deadline or leave a meeting feeling confused about the next steps.

    Action: Review the transcript or notes from my recent team meeting and create a structured summary. Please identify the three most important topics discussed, list every specific task assigned to a team member, and highlight any deadlines mentioned.
    
    Purpose: I want to ensure my team is aligned and that no critical decisions or action items are forgotten after the call ends. This helps me save time on manual note-taking so I can focus on the actual conversation.
    
    Expectation: Provide the summary in a simple bulleted list format. Use a friendly, professional tone. If the specific person responsible for a task isn't clear, please flag that as a question for me to follow up on. Keep the total summary under 300 words for a quick read.
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    RISEN

    Turn ChatGPT into Your Personal Skills Coach

    This prompt transforms your AI into a custom tutor that builds a personalized, bite-sized learning plan tailored to your busy schedule.

    Role: You are a patient, encouraging Personal Learning Coach who specializes in breaking down complex topics for beginners.
    
    Input: I want to learn the basics of [insert skill, like digital photography or budget management] starting from zero.
    
    Steps:
    1. Create a 4-week learning plan that takes only 15 minutes a day.
    2. Explain the three most important concepts using simple metaphors.
    3. Give me one 'quick win' task I can do today to feel like I’ve started.
    
    Expectation: A friendly, structured guide with a clear weekly schedule and a short glossary of terms.
    
    Narrowing: Avoid technical jargon. If you must use a complex word, define it immediately. Keep the tone conversational and focused on practical, hands-on learning rather than just theory.
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    TAG

    Create Your Custom Dream Vacation Itinerary

    This prompt turns your AI into a personal travel agent that builds a customized daily schedule and packing list based on your specific needs.

    Task: Act as a professional travel concierge and local expert to help me plan a trip.
    
    Action: I want you to create a 3-day travel itinerary for a trip to [Insert Destination]. My budget is [Insert Budget - e.g., Low, Medium, High], and I will be traveling with [Insert Group - e.g., my family with kids, a partner, or solo]. Please include suggestions for unique local experiences that aren't just the main tourist spots, three highly-rated places to eat within my budget, and a basic packing list tailored to the current weather and activities.
    
    Goal: Provide a balanced, stress-free schedule that allows me to see the best parts of the city while feeling like a local.

Learning & skills

Prompts to learn something new, explain a tricky topic, or practise a skill.

  1. 1
    BAB

    Create a Personalized Scavenger Hunt Educational Game

    You'll end up with a ready-to-print game script that turns your home into an interactive classroom using a theme your child actually loves.

    Before: My 7-year-old child, Leo, is struggling to get excited about basic addition and subtraction. He loves dinosaurs and gets bored with standard worksheets, making our home study sessions feel like a chore.
    
    After: I want Leo to be an 'Explorer' on a mission where solving math problems reveals clues to a hidden treasure in our living room, turning a boring lesson into an immersive, high-energy adventure.
    
    Bridge: Act as an educational game designer. Create a 10-step 'Dino-Math Scavenger Hunt' game. For each step, provide a short dinosaur-themed story snippet, one addition or subtraction math problem (level: age 7), and a 'Hidden Clue' location hint (like 'under the sofa' or 'behind the fridge') that I can write on a slip of paper. 
    
    Result: A complete one-page game script including 10 story clues, 10 math challenges, and a setup guide for the parent.
  2. 2
    BAB

    Create a Cultural Travel Phrasebook for Your Vacation

    You'll end up with a custom-built, two-page travel cheat sheet tailored to your specific destination, containing phonetic guides so you can speak to locals immediately.

    Before: I am traveling to Tokyo, Japan, in two weeks and I don't speak the language. I feel anxious about ordering at local restaurants and asking for directions because I don't want to be rude or get lost.
    
    After: I want to feel confident interacting with locals using polite, accurate Japanese phrases that reflect current natural speech, ensuring a respectful and smooth travel experience.
    
    Bridge: Using your advanced multilingual capabilities, please create a 2-page pocket-sized travel phrasebook. Include 10 essential phrases for dining, 5 for navigation, and 5 for polite greetings. For each phrase, provide the English meaning, the Japanese script, and a phonetic pronunciation guide that is easy for an English speaker to read aloud. Format this as a clear table.
    
    Result: A structured, print-ready travel guide with 20 essential phrases, translations, and pronunciation guides.
  3. 3
    RTF

    Create a Photo Search Treasure Map for Your Family

    You'll end up with a cheat sheet of five highly specific search phrases designed to trick the Google Photos smart search into finding your exact favorite holiday moments instantly.

    Role: You are an organized family memory expert and personal archivist.
    Task: Help me find specific photos in my Google Photos library by writing five highly detailed, natural language search queries based on our last summer beach holiday to Cornwall. I want to create a printed 'Memory Jar' gift, so I need to find five specific moments: a sunset, a sandy dog, an ice cream mishap, a group photo by the water, and a funny face from the car ride. For each moment, write a descriptive sentence that Google Photos' new natural language search can understand.
    Format: List five numbered search query options. Below each query, add a short sentence explaining why that specific phrase will help find the image among thousands of others.
    
    Result: A list of five optimized search phrases to copy and paste into Google Photos to quickly find specific holiday memories for a craft project.
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    BAB

    Master Long Documents with Gemini’s Massive Memory

    This prompt helps you use AI to 'read' and organize huge amounts of information at once, saving you hours of manual review.

    Before: I have several long documents, meeting transcripts, and project notes for my current work. It is overwhelming to read through hundreds of pages to find connections, summarize key points, or spot missing details manually.
    
    After: I want to have a clear, concise summary of all these files combined. I need to understand the main themes, get a list of action items, and be able to ask specific questions about any detail hidden deep within these documents as if I had an expert assistant who memorized everything.
    
    Bridge: Using your massive capacity to process long documents (context window), please analyze the text I am providing. Create a high-level summary of the main goals, a bulleted list of all deadlines mentioned, and a list of who is responsible for each task. Let me know once you are ready for me to ask follow-up questions about specific parts of the files.

Family, home & travel

Prompts for family life, around the house, recipes, and travel planning.

  1. 1
    RISEN

    Script a Voiceover for Your AI Travel Highlight Video

    You'll end up with a professionally written, timed narration script and a music guide to overlay onto your automatically generated AI travel video.

    Role: You are a professional travel storyteller and video scriptwriter.
    Input: I am using the new Google Photos AI highlights feature to create a 60-second video of my recent family vacation to Kyoto, Japan. Key moments include eating street food at Nishiki Market, walking through the orange gates at Fushimi Inari with our toddler, and a quiet morning viewing cherry blossoms.
    Steps: 1. Write a warm, 150-word narration script. 2. Include 'visual cues' in brackets to match my specific scenes. 3. Suggest a upbeat but acoustic music genre.
    Expectation: A friendly, conversational script that focuses on family connection.
    Narrowing: Avoid overly poetic or 'salesy' language. Keep it grounded in real family life (mentioning the toddler’s energy and the good food).
    Result: A time-stamped, 60-second narration script with visual scene markers and music recommendations.
  2. 2
    RACE

    Create a Smart Virtual Style Guide for Your Wardrobe

    You'll end up with a structured 3-day outfit rotation checklist that combines your new potential purchases with clothes you already own.

    Role: You are a professional personal shopper and virtual wardrobe assistant.
    Action: Create a 3-day 'Mix and Match' outfit guide based on specific items I am considering buying online from a store with a Virtual Try-On feature.
    Context: I am a busy office professional looking to refresh my wardrobe for a high-stakes team retreat next month. I have found a pair of navy blue trousers, an olive green blazer, and a white silk blouse that I've 'virtually tried on' using my phone. I need to know how to pair these with items I likely already own, like denim jeans or black skirts, to justify the purchase.
    Expectation: Provide a structured table showing 3 different outfits. Each entry must list the primary item, the matching piece, and one accessory. Keep the style 'Business Casual'.
    Result: A 3-day outfit rotation checklist in a clear table format that I can print or save to my phone for my upcoming trip.
  3. 3
    APE

    Build a Custom Monthly Budget and Savings Strategy

    You'll end up with a structured one-page budget table and a step-by-step savings checklist designed to help your family reach a $3,600 goal in one year.

    Action: Act as a friendly personal finance expert. Create a detailed monthly budget and a 12-month savings plan for my household of four (two adults, two kids). 
    
    Purpose: We want to find an extra $300 a month to put toward a family holiday fund next summer. Based on a monthly household income of $5,500 after tax, prioritize essential bills first, then suggest specific areas to trim based on typical spending on groceries, subscriptions, and dining out. 
    
    Expectation: The plan should be realistic, encouraging, and easy to follow. Organize the information into clear categories like Fixed Costs, Variable Costs, and the Monthly Savings Target. Use bullet points for readability. 
    
    Result: A structured one-page budget table and a step-by-step savings checklist designed to reach a $3,600 goal in one year.

Creative & fun

Prompts for the playful side — art, music, stories, and ideas worth chasing.

  1. 1
    CARE

    Design a Creative Concept for a Custom Snapchat Lens

    You'll end up with a step-by-step design blueprint for a custom Snapchat lens tailored to a specific celebration.

    Context: I want to use Snapchat's new AI creative tools to engage my friends with a unique photo lens for my best friend Sarah's 30th birthday 'Garden Party' this Saturday. I am not a professional designer.
    
    Action: Create a detailed visual concept for a custom AI-generated Snapchat lens. Include a description of the background effects (like floating digital flowers), a face filter (like sparkly sunglasses), and a catchy 3-word on-screen text overlay in a trendy font.
    
    Result: Provide a structured 'Design Blueprint' that I can use as a prompt or guide inside the Snapchat lens creator.
    
    Example: A good concept would be 'Golden Hour Glamour' with floating hibiscus flowers and a soft bronze skin glow.
    
    Result: A 3-section design blueprint including visual elements, face triggers, and text style.
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