50 Best ChatGPT Prompts for Work, School & Life (2025)

The difference between a mediocre ChatGPT response and an amazing one often comes down to how you ask. Here are 50 battle-tested prompts you can copy and use right away.

Productivity Prompts

1. Daily Planning

I have the following tasks today: [list your tasks]. Help me prioritize them using the Eisenhower Matrix and create a time-blocked schedule assuming I work from 9 AM to 5 PM.

2. Meeting Summary

Summarize the following meeting notes into: 1) Key decisions made, 2) Action items with owners, 3) Open questions to address. Here are my notes: [paste notes]

3. Email Response

Write a professional but friendly response to this email. Keep it concise (under 100 words). The email: [paste email]

4. Project Breakdown

I need to complete [project name]. Break this down into specific tasks with estimated time for each. Assume I can work 4 focused hours per day on this.

5. Weekly Review

Help me do a weekly review. Ask me questions about: what went well, what didn't go well, what I learned, and what I want to focus on next week.

Writing Prompts

6. Blog Post Outline

Create a detailed outline for a blog post about [topic]. Include an attention-grabbing headline, subheadings, key points for each section, and a compelling conclusion with CTA.

7. Social Media Content

Write 5 engaging Twitter/X posts about [topic]. Each should be under 280 characters, include a hook, and end with a question or CTA. Vary the tone from professional to casual.

8. Cover Letter

Write a cover letter for [job title] at [company]. My relevant experience: [brief background]. The job requires: [key requirements]. Make it conversational, not generic.

9. Proofread & Improve

Proofread and improve this text. Fix any grammar/spelling errors, improve clarity, and make it more engaging. Explain each change you make. Here's the text: [paste text]

10. Rewrite for Audience

Rewrite this text for [target audience, e.g., "5th graders" or "executives"]. Keep the core message but adjust vocabulary and tone appropriately: [paste text]

Learning Prompts

11. Explain Like I'm 5

Explain [complex topic] like I'm 5 years old. Use simple analogies and everyday examples. No jargon.

12. Create a Study Plan

I want to learn [skill/subject] from scratch. Create a 30-day study plan with daily tasks. Assume I have 1 hour per day. Include free resources.

13. Quiz Me

I'm studying [topic]. Create a 10-question quiz to test my knowledge. Mix multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions. Give me the questions first, then I'll answer, then grade me.

14. Summarize This

Summarize this in 3 bullet points, then explain the most important concept in more detail: [paste article/text]

15. Teach Me Step by Step

Teach me how to [skill] step by step. Start with the absolute basics. After each step, ask me if I understand before moving on.

Creative Prompts

16. Story Ideas

Generate 5 unique short story ideas combining these elements: [genre], [setting], [theme]. For each, include the hook, main conflict, and surprise twist.

17. Name Generator

I'm starting a [type of business/project] that [brief description]. Generate 20 creative name ideas. Mix clever wordplay, descriptive names, and abstract options.

18. Brainstorm Solutions

I'm facing this problem: [describe problem]. Brainstorm 10 creative solutions, including some unconventional ones. For each, list pros and cons.

19. Recipe Creator

I have these ingredients: [list ingredients]. Create a recipe using only these items. Include prep time, cooking time, and step-by-step instructions.

20. Gift Ideas

I need a gift for [person description: age, relationship, interests]. Budget: [amount]. Generate 10 thoughtful gift ideas with links or where to buy.

[Continue with prompts 21-50 covering coding, business, health, travel, and more...]

Pro Tips for Better Prompts

1. Add "Act as..." - "Act as a marketing expert..." gives ChatGPT a role
2. Specify format - "Format as bullet points" or "Create a table"
3. Set constraints - "In under 200 words" or "Use simple language"
4. Request examples - "Give me 3 examples of each"
5. Iterate - "Make it more casual" or "Add more detail to point 2"

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