How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Life When I’m Burnt Out and Broke
How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Life When I’m Burnt Out and BrokeI’m not gonna lie – I’m in my burnout era. Life be lifing, my to-do list is violent, and my brain? Currently on airplane mode.2 min read·Just now--I don’t have time for 90-day planners, seven-step routines, or productivity bros yelling “rise and grind” before sunrise.But you know what I do have?AI. And vibes.That’s it. That’s the whole system.Here’s how I use ChatGPT (aka my free digital assistant with no attitude) to keep my life semi-together – even when I’m running on cortisol and iced coffee.⸻I Ask It What to Do When My Brain Won’t BrainI literally open ChatGPT and say:“Can you turn this messy list into 3 priorities I can actually do today without crying?”It works every time.It’s like having a calm friend who isn’t judging your meltdown.Lazy Girl AI Hack: I use this Prompt Pack I made when I don’t even have the energy to type. Just copy, paste, and boom – life feels 10% more manageable.2. I Use AI to Plan My Whole Week in 3 MinutesMeal plan? Done.Grocery list? It writes it for me.To-do list? Sorted by urgency, mood, and energy level.If my life is a chaotic browser with 27 tabs open… ChatGPT is the one who just says “girl, breathe” and closes the right ones for me.⸻3. It Helps Me Make Money (Low-Key Side Hustle Mode)AI helped me create and sell a $5 product in like… one day.If you’re broke and overwhelmed but still want passive income? This right here is the cheat code.I’m not a designer. I’m not techy. I’m just tired and resourceful. And it’s working.4. I Journal With It Instead of Trauma-Dumping on My FriendsWhen I’m spiraling but don’t want advice? I type:“Can you be my journal and just ask me reflective questions without fixing anything?”It’s weirdly therapeutic.No judgment. No “have you tried yoga?” Just space to process and breathe.⸻5. I Let AI Create My Daily Rituals (Because I Can’t Remember Anything)I told it:“Give me a 5-minute daily reset ritual for when I feel like I’m falling apart.”Now I have one. I even had it write me a bedtime affirmation.You don’t need a $200 course. You need a free robot bestie with a calm tone.⸻Final ThoughtsAI isn’t a magic fix. But it is like having a second brain – one that doesn’t short-circuit when you look at a sink full of dishes and instantly dissociate.If you’re burnt out, broke, and still trying your best?Start small. Let AI do the heavy lifting.And if you need prompts to get you started, I made this for you:Lazy Girl AI Prompt Pack Vol. 1It’s simple, helpful, and designed for people like us – people who are trying to live, heal, grow, and still pay the damn bills.