🧠 Introduction
When I first started using ChatGPT, I thought it was just a clever chatbot. But after a few weeks, I realised it could do a lot more — especially when it came to saving me time. Whether I’m writing emails, planning blog posts, or simplifying daily tasks, these AI prompts now play a key role in how I work smarter, not harder.
In this post, I’ll share 10 of my favourite ChatGPT prompts that genuinely save me hours each week. Copy them, tweak them, and try them out for yourself.
🔟 1. “Summarise this YouTube video in bullet points”
📌 Use it when: You don’t have time to watch a full video
Just grab the video transcript or auto-generated captions, paste them in, and let ChatGPT give you a 60-second summary.
9️⃣ “Turn this messy note into clear bullet points”
📌 Use it when: Your notes look like a brain dump
This one’s perfect for meetings or ideas you scribbled down — ChatGPT will structure them clearly.
8️⃣ “Write an email response to this message”
📌 Use it when: You’re short on time or brainpower
Copy-paste the message you received, and ChatGPT will write a polite, professional (or casual) reply for you in seconds.
7️⃣ “Give me 5 blog title ideas about [insert topic]”
📌 Use it when: You’re stuck for content ideas
It’s like having a creative partner — instant blog, YouTube, or newsletter headline options.
6️⃣ “Plan a 30-minute workout I can do at home with no equipment”
📌 Use it when: You want a quick health reset
Get a fresh routine whenever you’re short on time or motivation.
5️⃣ “What are 3 time-saving automations I can set up in Zapier?”
📌 Use it when: You want to eliminate repetitive tasks
ChatGPT will give you ideas for automations you may not have thought of yet.
4️⃣ “Turn this list of points into a social media post”
📌 Use it when: You want to sound smart on LinkedIn without overthinking
Paste your rough thoughts, and it will turn them into polished content.
3️⃣ “Summarise this blog post in plain English”
📌 Use it when: You’re researching or reading long-form content
Save time scanning articles by letting ChatGPT do the work for you.
2️⃣ “Help me respond positively to this complaint from a customer”
📌 Use it when: You need to stay polite but assertive
Customer service tone can be tricky — this keeps things clear and professional.
1️⃣ “Rewrite this paragraph in a more professional tone”
📌 Use it when: You’re finalising documents, proposals, or job applications
Makes your writing sound confident and polished with minimal effort.
✅ Final Thoughts
The real power of ChatGPT isn’t just in its answers — it’s in the prompts you give it. The better the input, the better the output. These 10 prompts have genuinely helped me work faster, communicate better, and focus on what matters.
Try a few and see which ones fit your workflow.
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