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Using ChatGPT Effectively

On this page we will provide a quick guide on how to write effective prompts and provide examples. Ultimately, you decide how useful chatGPT is to you.

When writing prompts for ChatGPT, it's important to keep in mind the following guidelines.

Prompt Examples

According to your needs

Health & Wellness

  • Give me a simple meal plan for the week that’s heart-healthy and easy to cook.

  • Give me a beginner walking routine for better balance and strength.

  • What are the side effects of [name of medication] in older adults?​

  • What are some simple habits to boost my immune system?

Everyday Tasks

  • Give me a simple cleaning checklist for the week.

  • Help me plan my day with a simple to-do list.

  • ​How can I make my home safer and easier to move around in?

  • ​Explain how to use Zoom in simple steps.

Creativity

  • Give me a journal prompt to reflect on a happy memory.

  • Give me an easy craft idea using things I already have at home.

  • Tell me a riddle and I’ll try to solve it.

  • Help me write a poem about the beach.

Writing Support

  • Help me write an email to reschedule a doctor’s appointment.

  • What are some questions I can answer to help write my life story?

  • Can you rewrite this so it sounds more professional?

  • Help me shorten this message while keeping it polite.

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