I’m a disorganised procrastinator… How ChatGPT saved my productivity!

I’m a true believer that AI and tools like ChatGPT are a gift from the tech gods for people like me.

Let me explain why.

Look: I’m smart, and I’m creative—I know that. The issue is, I’m also disorganised and a perfectionist, which makes me procrastinate (or am I a procrastinator using the “perfectionist” excuse?).

The point is, there’s a big gap between my ideas and my execution, which is either fast, messy, and all over the shop, or slow and meticulous to the point that I get muddled up in complex details. Does that sound like you too? Read on!

Take the weight from chaotic ideas off your shoulders

Here’s where ChatGPT was a saviour for me.

For the first time, I could spill my ideas somewhere with no structure whatsoever, and it seemed to just “get” where I was going. It understood me. And better yet, it regurgitated what I had just typed in a neat, structured output with headers, bullet points, and sub-points.

Groundbreaking! Thus started my conviction that this technology was perfect for people like me. People like us. People who overthink things and struggle to get ideas out the way we imagined them in our heads.

Feel like you’re being left behind with AI and ChatGPT? Just get started!

At first, I just started speaking to ChatGPT conversationally. I treated it almost like a diary or a note-taking app. I’d pop open a conversation and jot down a business idea I’d just had. Before I knew it, 20 minutes had passed, and I had a basic business plan on how to launch a company manufacturing cool, colourful PVC knobs to customise your hub.

Replace doom scrolling with 20 minutes of ChatGPT note-taking. The ad would say.

So, replace your note-taking app with ChatGPT. It will not only store the idea but also enhance it there and then, so you can take it further, realise things you hadn’t thought of, and start structuring an approach to execute if that’s what you want to do. If an idea persists, copy and paste the parts you like into a document you can keep (I use Notion, but Google Docs or Word work just as well).

And just like that, you’ve got yourself a solid start!

You can become organised too!

I call it document as you go.

I always aspired to be more organised, but my ideas often ended up completely different once they’re on paper. I overthink a structure, then hesitate between 3 different options, it takes a toll on me and I end up just giving up. ChatGPT changed that.

Whether you’re the type to throw your ideas out there and chat to ChatGPT like it’s your friend, or the type to engineer a prompt for 30 minutes before hitting send, this concept works. The idea is to iterate until you have an output you like, and then copy and paste that into your “static” document (Notion or Google Doc). Then you can move on to the next section you’d like to buff up. When doing this, I go from a general outline and then jump into each section individually.

Getting generic outputs? CIDI Will Help You Get Clean, Reliable Results

So then I got into working on my prompts.

That’s called prompt engineering for the fancy pants. It’s a game-changer if you want clean outputs from ChatGPT, especially if you’re dealing with recurring prompts. The CIDI framework is the perfect place to start. It’s simple but you can also add a bunch of context to get awesome results. Here’s how to use it:

How to apply CIDI:

• C = Context: Think of this as setting the scene. You tell ChatGPT what its role is in the task. For example, “You are an expert marketer creating a social media strategy.” This helps the AI focus on the right perspective.

• I = Instructions: This is where you give clear steps. Imagine it like giving directions—be specific about what you need the AI to do. Something like, “List five creative ideas for an Instagram campaign.”

• D = Details: Here’s where you narrow things down. Give constraints, requirements, or any must-haves. For instance, “Ideas should target professionals aged 25-35.”

• I = Input: This is the raw material the AI works with. Provide the data or information it needs, like, “The product is a sustainable travel bag made from recycled materials.”

By using the CIDI Framework, I’ve been able to get more consistent, relevant outputs, and it’s seriously boosted my productivity. Whether you’re doing content creation, market analysis, or something else entirely, this method works for just about anything. If you want to dig deeper into the CIDI Framework, check out easyaibeginner.com/cidi-framework-chatgpt-prompt-template.

Re-explaining everything… annoying right? Try creating Agents for specific tasks

Creating agents in ChatGPT was another game-changer for me. It basically lets you tailor the AI to specific tasks or roles, making its responses more relevant and targeted. Here’s how you can set them up:

How to create Agents:

Super simple—just a bit of prompt engineering or role-playing to get ChatGPT into the right mindset for the task.

• Define the role: Start by telling ChatGPT what role you want it to play. Think of it like giving it a job title—"You are an expert in X."

• Provide context: Give it some background so it knows what’s going on. The more detail, the better the responses.

• Set parameters: Tell it what you want it to focus on and what to avoid. This helps keep the answers on point.

• Specify the task: Finally, make sure you’re clear about what you want it to do—whether that’s generating content or analysing data.

Creating agents in ChatGPT allows you to get more focused, relevant responses tailored to specific tasks, saving you from having to re-explain everything over and over. So I have my Marketing chat, my Business Strategy chat, my Social Media chat etc. It’s like having a whole team of specialists on standby—without the coffee breaks!

For example, if I want a marketing expert to help me, I might say:

“You are an experienced digital marketing strategist with 15 years of experience in content marketing and SEO. Your expertise includes creating marketing plans for B2B tech companies. Please help me develop a content strategy for a new AI startup.”

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Now take a second to apply one thing from this post… NOW!

Never used ChatGPT? Open it. Jot something down.

Need structure? Copy Paste into a document to keep track.

Getting generic outputs? Try CIDI.

Comment your output or send it to me via email on hello@supaflo-solutions.com.

All of the above are good tactics. They worked for me to get started and then to get better. The most important thing is to actually start using the technology and see what works for you. It’s an iterative process. There’s no silver bullet. You can do a mixture of all the above or none of it! The key is to dive in, experiment, and don’t be afraid to fail a little along the way. Trust me, even when things go off the rails, you’ll still learn something valuable.

Give this article some love if you found it useful. And if you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m always happy to help brainstorm ideas, troubleshoot, or even chat about how to make AI work for you.

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