The featured photo on this post was created by image generator, a GPT on ChatGPT. Don’t ask me why she is working on the computer sideways, but it is getting better at photorealistic images of people.
Some people have gym buddies, coffee dates, or accountability partners. I have ChatGPT. It’s like having a mix of a personal assistant, writing partner, problem-solver, and the friend who always has a quick answer when you’re overthinking something small but urgent. Over time, I’ve realized that I use it in almost every area of life – work, home, faith, fitness, and even vacation planning.
By now, ChatGPT and I have a rhythm. Some people start their mornings with coffee; I start mine with questions (and if you know me, you know how I ask ALL the questions).
Picture this: I sit down at work, open my computer, and immediately think, ““How do I word this email so it sounds professional but not cold” Into ChatGPT it goes. A few minutes later, I’ve got a polished message ready to send.
Fast-forward ten minutes, and I’m asking, “Is there a way in Smartsheet to see all filters in all reports?” (Spoiler: there isn’t, but ChatGPT gave me a clever workaround anyway.) By noon, I’m knee-deep in project notes, trying to figure out the best way to write up a change order. Who do I ask? You guessed it. ChatGPT answers like a project manager, secretary, and patient mentor all rolled into one. Straightforward, as if bouncing from rework-tracking strategies to flavored water philosophy is the most normal thing in the world.
- “What does comms even mean?”
- “Why would my dermatologist say lack of sun makes eczema worse?”
- “What’s the opposite of top-down leadership in a business?”
- “Is there a way in Smartsheet to see all filters across all reports at once?”
- “Why does fluoride in toothpaste stir up so much controversy?”
- “Why would my iPhone block a number I’ve already saved in my contacts?”
- “What’s the best way to organize safety manuals for construction versus manufacturing?”
- “What’s the difference between product specs, design specs, and data sheets in construction?”
Random? Yes. Useful? Always. It’s like having a personal assistant who doesn’t flinch when the questions range from construction materials to skin care to snack substitutions in the same five minutes.
Then there’s my personal life. Vacation planning, for example, has been made ten times easier. I’ve asked questions like, “How many hours is it reasonable to drive with a teenager before everyone loses their sanity?” or “What’s the difference between Little Jerusalem Badlands and Little Jerusalem State Park – and why do they sound like the same thing?” ChatGPT not only gives me the answers but also helps me structure itineraries, find campgrounds, and remind me when reservations open. It’s like carrying a patient travel agent in my pocket who never gets annoyed when I change my mind for the tenth time.
At home, ChatGPT is surprisingly helpful for the small but everyday questions. Things like, “Can I count water with a flavor packet as water?” Or troubleshooting parenting challenges when my teenager decides homework is a suggestion, not a requirement. Sometimes it feels like having an older, wiser relative on call – except this one doesn’t sigh or roll their eyes when I ask about Gatorade Zero at 10 p.m.
Then, when the house is quiet, ChatGPT often turns into my personal trainer and nutritionist. I’ve asked it how to train for hiking uphill without feeling like my lungs are going to explode, how much protein I actually need after a treadmill session, and even whether I should count a Gatorade Zero packet as water. It keeps me balanced between realistic fitness goals and my dislike of things like quinoa and kale, reminding me that yes, cottage cheese really can be a hero food.
And somewhere in there, I’ll randomly ask, “What’s the healthiest toothpaste for gums? Without whitening.” Because why not?
That’s the beauty of it. ChatGPT doesn’t care if I’m switching from business strategy to vacation routes to personal philosophy to iPhone troubleshooting. It just rolls with me. No eye-rolls, no “That’s a dumb question,” no sighs. Just answers, ideas, and sometimes a gentle reminder to breathe.
So yes, “me and ChatGPT” might sound like an odd pair, but at this point, it’s part of the rhythm of my life. My work runs smoother, my vacations are planned, and even my toothpaste decisions are validated. It’s like having a secretary, mentor, counselor, and travel guide all in one – but one that lives in a little chat window.
And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.
The cover image was created by ChatGPT–5 using the Image Generator GPT.
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