This ChatGPT prompt gives me a 10-minute productivity boost every Monday
Then I discovered a surprisingly simple fix: I started using ChatGPT as my weekly planning coach.
I've tested thousands of prompts for productivity and more, but this one short prompt every Monday morning, I can clarify my goals, organize my time and feel in control.
Best of all, it only takes about 10 minutes.
Every Monday, I type this into ChatGPT:
In seconds, the chatbot turns into a no-nonsense productivity guide by asking me follow up questions like:
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Just answering those questions is helpful on its own, it forces me to reflect instead of react. But the real power comes next, when ChatGPT builds a tailored plan that includes:
I usually tweak the output a little based on my calendar, but the structure saves me from having to figure it out from scratch. Instead of wasting an hour in planning purgatory, I start the week with a clear roadmap.
This prompt works because it removes decision fatigue. Instead of juggling a mental list of to-dos, I'm walking into Monday with a realistic, customized plan.
I know what matters most. I know when I'll do it. And I'm not scrambling to react to the day as it happens.
Since I started using this prompt, I've noticed that I tackle high-impact tasks earlier in the week, spend less time feeling overwhelmed and finish Fridays with a greater sense of progress.
Open ChatGPT and paste in the prompt above. Spend five minutes answering the questions honestly, and let the assistant generate a game plan.
You'll get back clarity, structure, and a little bit of calm, without needing to download a single productivity app.
Oh, and as a bonus tip, save the prompt as a 'Custom GPT' or pin it in your chat history so you can reuse it every week.
It might become your new favorite weekly ritual like it is mine.
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