The 14 best hacks to use ChatGPT in everyday life

How would you feel if you had your own personal assistant, available to assist you around the clock? Because that's now possible – with ChatGPT! 🤖 Whether you're looking for a solution to a complex problem at work or want to overcome small everyday challenges at home – AI is there to help! And the best part: your personal assistant doesn't cost you anything – you can simply use ChatGPT for free! 🤩

But what exactly is Chat GPT? 🤔 ChatGPT is an AI that understands text and can write itself. It helps answer questions, create texts, or develop ideas – almost like a digital assistant that's always at your side!

In my work in social media marketing, I use ChatGPT daily—whether for creative content ideas, quick copy drafts, or brainstorming new projects. But I use ChatGPT not only professionally, but also privately every day. For example, I'm standing in the kitchen and have no idea what to make with the leftovers in the fridge. Bam! ChatGPT gives me a recipe that's perfect for what I have on hand. Or am I bored on a long car ride? No problem—I create a quiz about my favorite TV series! 🙌🏼

In this blog post, I'll show you 14 creative hacks you can use ChatGPT to make your everyday life easier. Whether it's planning your next vacation, keeping the kids busy, or crafting the perfect email, these tips are guaranteed to make your day-to-day life easier! 😍

Using Chat GPT in everyday life: With these tips you can turn AI into your personal assistant

1. No more last-minute plans: Meal planning and shopping lists from ChatGPT – it's that easy!

You know that feeling? It's Sunday evening, you're thinking about what to cook next week, but nothing comes to mind. Instead, the same dishes keep ending up on the table – dishes you can barely stand to look at anymore. 🫣 And then there's the tedious task of creating a shopping list... That's where your digital assistant comes in – ChatGPT easily creates a well-thought-out meal plan for the week and provides you with the matching shopping list. Whether you're vegetarian, gluten-free, or looking for protein-rich recipes – ChatGPT takes all your preferences into account and creates a customized plan for you! 😍

Here's how: Write: “Plan me a meal plan for the week with simple, vegetarian recipes and create a shopping list to go with the dishes.”

👩🏼‍🍳 Did you know we have a recipe blog? Even without Chat GPT, you'll never run out of meal plan ideas again!

Additional tip: Want to save even more time? Have your shopping list broken down by supermarket department. Whether it's fruit, vegetables, or dairy products, simply save the list in your digital recipe book , access it on your phone, and find all the products you need in a snap while shopping—without frantically running through the aisles! 🙌🏼

Here's a quick look at my digital recipe book...

2. Use leftovers the smart way: ChatGPT shows you how to conjure up a new recipe from your supplies!

Do you sometimes stand in front of your fridge with leftovers, but you can't think of anything to cook with them? I often feel like this, which is why this hack is one of my absolute favorites! I already mentioned it in the introduction, but here's my favorite tip again in detail: Simply enter what you have left in the fridge into Chat GPT – and let your digital assistant suggest a creative recipe you can make with your leftovers!

Here's how: Write: "I have carrots, eggs, and rice. What can I cook with them?"

Chat GPT instantly provides you with creative recipe ideas – from simple vegetable omelets to more unusual dishes! 🤩

Tip for gourmets: Ask specifically for recipe ideas from a particular cuisine – for example: 'What can I prepare with these ingredients in Asian cuisine?'

3. Fast and convincing: How to optimize your emails with ChatGPT!

Do you sometimes struggle with spending hours perfecting an email? 🫡 Whether it's providing feedback to a colleague or politely canceling an appointment, ChatGPT can help you with that, too!

Here's how: Write: "Write me a friendly email to reschedule a meeting."

Bonus tip: You can easily customize the tone of your email. Want to respond politely and formally to your boss, or give your favorite colleague a quick update? Simply add "formal," "casual," or "humorous," and ChatGPT will do the rest! 🙌🏼

4. Journaling made easy: Let ChatGPT provide you with questions and ideas!

Do you write in your digital diary or Fivory every day, but sometimes just have no idea how to start an entry? Your digital assistant is here to help! ChatGPT can help you get started right away with in-depth questions and creative ideas to capture your thoughts! 🎉

Here's how: Write: "Help me reflect on my day today. Ask me reflective questions."

ChatGPT then asks you questions like: “What was your best moment today?” or “Were there any challenges that you mastered well?”

5. Long car rides? How to use Chat GPT for entertainment and fun!

I think we've all been there: a long car ride, maybe even in a traffic jam, and boredom sets in. And when you have small children along, it becomes really important to provide some great entertainment before the mood turns sour. 🫣 But don't worry—with ChatGPT, even hours spent waiting in traffic or a boring drive can be fun!

Whether for adults or children, here are some ideas how ChatGPT can provide entertainment:

🚗 Have a knowledge quiz created – For example, a Harry Potter puzzle or an exciting quiz suitable for your travel destination

🎲 Funny puzzles for children – to keep the mood good even on long journeys

💬 Ask in-depth questions – To have interesting conversations (and maybe discuss one or two topics)

🎮 Suggest fun games – Games that can be played in the car, from “I’m packing my suitcase” to license plate guessing games

Here's how: Write: “Create a trivia quiz for me that only true Harry Potter fans can solve,” “Play a geo-game with me: Describe a place (e.g. a city, a country, or a landmark) and let me guess where you are,” or “Give me 5 in-depth questions to discuss with my partner.”

6. Gift ideas that inspire: Chat GPT helps with the selection

Are you invited to a wedding soon, but you're still stuck for the perfect gift? Or is your nephew's birthday coming up, and you have no idea what to get him? 🤔 No problem—ChatGPT is here to help! All you have to do is describe who you're looking for a gift for, their interests and hobbies, and the occasion, and voila—your digital assistant will provide you with a list of suitable and creative gift ideas! 🎉

Here's how: Write: “What can I give a 10-year-old boy who loves to play soccer?”

Tip for creatives: If you want to give something homemade as a gift, you can also ask ChatGPT for DIY ideas—your digital assistant can suggest many creative tips and step-by-step instructions! 🤩

7. Entertainment at your fingertips: Chat GPT ensures you'll never be bored again!

Maybe you've experienced this before: You want to spend a cozy evening with your partner, but you just can't agree on a movie? It's always a classic for us. 🫡 But since we started using ChatGPT, the problem has been solved much faster: We simply enter the desired genre, and ChatGPT immediately suggests suitable films. This doesn't just work for films, of course: We've also gotten numerous TV series tips from our digital assistant, and I've even bought a book or two based on ChatGPT's recommendation! 😍

Here's how: Write: "Recommend me 5 films from the comedy genre," "Find 3 series that are similar to "Modern Family," or "I like reading books like: "The 1% Method." Suggest 5 similar books."

Additional tip: We also often use ChatGPT to ask for games for two. And since my absolute favorite game is "City, Country, River," we also like to accept suggestions for unusual categories that might not be used in the standard game—from "crime" to "reason for separation," we've had everything here! 🙌🏼

8. Your digital travel advisor: How Chat GPT helps you plan your vacation!

No matter how wonderful your vacation ends up being, planning it can quickly become stressful – at least not until ChatGPT comes into play! The digital assistant helps you simplify vacation planning and saves you tons of time – and that's why you can use ChatGPT:

🚗 Planning a round trip – planning a road trip? Chat GPT suggests the perfect route for you!

🏰 Discover sights – Your digital travel advisor recommends the best attractions you definitely shouldn’t miss!

🍽️ Get restaurant tips – Never fall into the tourist trap again: Chat GPT provides you with real insider restaurant tips!

📋 Create checklists – so you can keep track of everything – from vaccinations to visas.

Here's how: Write: "Plan me a 3-day vacation in Barcelona with sightseeing and restaurant suggestions."

We're going on a journey with Chat GPT...

Step 1: “Plan a route for my 14-day road trip to Italy.”

Step 2: “What sights are there on this route?”

Step 3: “Write me a packing list for my vacation.”

Step 4: “Make me a list of the best restaurants.”

Step 5: Give me a checklist of all the important things I absolutely need to remember!”

Additional tip: Do you sometimes despair when packing because you simply don't know what to take? No problem – Cha GPT can help you there, too! Simply enter where you're traveling, how long you're staying, and what you absolutely have to bring, and your digital assistant will create a personalized packing list for you. Now all you have to do is hope your suitcase actually closes—but at least you have one less thing to worry about!

9. Just the right translation: How to speak any language at once thanks to Chat GPT

Sometimes you need to act quickly: Do you want to translate something into another language, but the usual online tools are too cumbersome? With ChatGPT, it's much faster and easier – all you have to do is enter the desired text, and you'll instantly receive a precise translation in the language of your choice! 🙌🏼

Here's how: Write: "Translate this sentence into Spanish: 'Where is the nearest train station?'"

Tip for experts: ChatGPT can not only translate your text, but also phrase it appropriately for the context. Here's an example: Are you planning a business trip and unsure how to express yourself correctly in the local language? Simply ask your assistant, "How would I politely ask about the meeting in Spanish on a business trip?" ChatGPT ensures that your translation is both linguistically and culturally accurate! 🤩

10. Your workout, your plan: Create your individual fitness program with ChatGPT

Want to get fitter but don't know where to start? No problem! Let ChatGPT create a customized fitness plan for you, tailored to your goals, fitness level, and preferences. You can then simply enter it into your digital fitness planner and always keep track! 🎉

Here's how: Write: “Create a beginner workout plan for me to build muscle.”

Additional tip: You can customize your plan to your needs—whether you're looking for an effective workout at home without equipment or a targeted focus on a specific muscle group. Have you had a hula hoop lying around at home for ages and want to finally incorporate it into your workout? No problem! ChatGPT will ensure your workout is a perfect fit for you! 🙌🏼

11. For hours of fun: Children's entertainment with creative ideas from ChatGPT

Does this sound familiar: Your kids are full of energy, and you're wondering how to keep them busy quickly and creatively? 😅 Maybe it's raining outside, or you don't have much time for elaborate activities. But don't worry: Your digital assistant will take care of it! From personalized stories to their favorite stuffed animal to creative craft ideas, ChatGPT helps you find the perfect activity.

Here's how: Write: “Tell me a bedtime story for my children in which their favorite stuffed animal has an exciting adventure.”

Bonus tip: Save the best stories and craft ideas in your digital family planner by copying and pasting the text. This way, you can access them again and again—especially useful if the bedtime story has become a favorite with your children! 😍

12. Complicated technology? ChatGPT explains it so simply that you'll understand it immediately!

Have you bought a new smart home system, but are stumbling over terms like "hub," "IP address," or "firmware update" while setting it up and aren't sure what to do? 🫡 Don't panic! ChatGPT helps you break these terms down into simple terms and better understand everything!

Here's how: Write: “What is a Wi-Fi bridge?” or “How do I set up my hub correctly?”

ChatGPT gives you a clear, understandable explanation - without frustration or hours of pondering!

Additional tip: Text ChatGPT: "Explain it to someone who has no technical knowledge and use understandable language." This is guaranteed to get your router installed! 😎

13. No more spelling mistakes: How to optimize your texts with Chat GPT

If you're currently studying, you might be familiar with this situation: You've written a term paper and aren't sure if you caught all the errors during the proofreading. Or do you feel like your notes in your digital study planner could be further optimized? 🤔 ChatGPT can help you and become your personal editor! Your digital assistant not only helps you find errors but also formulates your text more clearly and precisely.

Here's how: Write: “Check the following text for spelling mistakes and improve the sentence structure.”

Then all you have to do is insert the appropriate text, and Chat GPT will edit your text exactly the way you want it! 🎉

Additional tip: Don't just use Chat GPT to check spelling and grammar! Get help structuring your arguments or improving the flow of your text. This way, your essay will be not only error-free, but also clear and convincing.

What you can use this hack for in everyday life:

🎤 Prepare speeches and presentations
Improve your speech or presentation and make your arguments clearer and more convincing!

📝 Write blog posts and articles
Optimize your texts so that they flow more smoothly and are more appealing to your readers.

📑 Improve applications and CVs
Make your application sound more professional and check your writing for spelling mistakes to make a good impression.

📱 Create social media posts
From LinkedIn posts to writing an Instagram caption, Chat GPT helps you improve the copy for your social media posts!

📜 Optimize contracts and legal texts
Simplify complex legal language to make it clearer and more precise.

14. More than just a photo: ChatGPT transforms your images into understandable text!

Did you know that you can also insert images into ChatGPT to generate text? 🤩 Here's a quick example: After class, you quickly took a picture of the blackboard and then transferred it to your digital student calendar . Instead of laboriously copying everything, you simply upload the image to ChatGPT and have it create a suitable text for you. And voila—all you have to do is copy and paste everything onto the appropriate page!

Here's how: Write: “Create a written text from this image that I can insert into my planner.”

Additional tip: Combine this feature with the hack that lets you easily summarize complicated instructions! Take a photo of the instruction manual, upload it to the chat, and write: "Create a simple and understandable instruction manual from this manual." 😍

Conclusion: Your smart companion in everyday life

With ChatGPT, you have a versatile assistant at your side that can help you with almost all of your everyday problems—from meal planning to keeping the kids busy. It will quickly become your indispensable helper, not only saving you time but also making your everyday life easier. Personally, I wouldn't want to be without ChatGPT in my life anymore! Try the hacks yourself and be amazed at how much easier your everyday life can be! 🙌🏼

Here are all 12 hacks at a glance:

1. No more last-minute plans: Meal planning and shopping lists from ChatGPT – it's that easy! 🍽️

2. Use leftovers the smart way: ChatGPT shows you how to conjure up a new recipe from your supplies! 🛒

3. Fast and convincing: How to optimize your emails with ChatGPT! 📧

4. Journaling made easy: Let ChatGPT provide you with questions and ideas! 📖

5. Long car rides? How to use Chat GPT for entertainment and fun! 🎮

6. Gift ideas that inspire: Chat GPT helps with the selection 🎁

7. Entertainment at your fingertips: Chat GPT ensures you'll never be bored again! 🚗

8. Your digital travel advisor: How Chat GPT helps you plan your vacation! 🌍

9. Just the right translation: How to speak any language at once thanks to Chat GPT 🌐

10. Your workout, your plan: Create your individual fitness program with ChatGPT 💪🏼

11. For hours of fun: Children's entertainment with creative ideas from ChatGPT 👶🏼

12. Complicated technology? ChatGPT explains it so simply that you'll understand it immediately! 🖥️

13. No more spelling mistakes: How to optimize your texts with Chat GPT 📝

14. More than just a photo: How ChatGPT transforms your images into understandable text! 📷

If you're just wondering how Chat GPT can take your digital planning to the next level, then be sure to try these tips in your game changer :

📊 Create to-do lists - Let ChatGPT create and structure your to-do list so you can get through your day focused and stress-free – always with an eye on the essentials!

🌟 Prioritize - Tell ChatGPT your most important goals and tasks, and let it help you structure your week by priority. This way, you can ensure you get the most important things done first.

🌱 Establish healthy habits - Ask ChatGPT for tips and routines you can incorporate into your week to establish healthy habits - from regular exercise sessions to entries in your mindfulness journal .

Be sure to try these tips—you'll see how useful it can be to have a personal assistant by your side! 🙌🏼