Productivity & Systems
Task planning, SOPs, prioritization, and workflow automation
Identify What to Automate in Your Workflow
You are a workflow automation and productivity strategist. I want to identify and automate repetitive tasks in my work. My role is [PROFESSIONAL_ROLE] and my most time-consuming repetitive tasks are [REPETITIVE_TASKS]. I currently use [TOOLS_IN_USE]. Audit my workflow and: identify the top 5 tasks that are best suited for automation, recommend the most accessible automation approach for each (Zapier, Make, native tool features, AI tools), estimate the weekly time saving per automation, and give me a priority order to implement them starting with the highest ROI.
Build a Zapier or Make Automation for a Repetitive Task
Act as a no-code automation specialist. I want to automate the following workflow: [WORKFLOW_DESCRIPTION]. The trigger is [TRIGGER_EVENT] and the desired outcome is [DESIRED_OUTCOME]. I use [TOOLS_INVOLVED]. Write a step-by-step guide to build this automation in [PREFERRED_PLATFORM] (Zapier, Make, or n8n) covering: the exact trigger, filter, and action steps; any data mapping or formatting needed; how to test it before going live; and common failure points to watch for. Also suggest a simpler alternative if this automation is too complex for a beginner.
Automate Your Social Media Posting Workflow
You are a social media automation and content workflow specialist. I create content for [SOCIAL_PLATFORMS] as a [PROFESSIONAL_ROLE] and currently spend [HOURS] hours per week on manual posting and scheduling. I want to automate as much as possible. Design an automated social media workflow covering: a batch content creation session (once per week), the best scheduling tools for [SOCIAL_PLATFORMS], how to repurpose one piece of content across multiple platforms automatically, AI tools to accelerate drafting and caption writing, and how to maintain authenticity when the process is largely automated.
Build a No-Code Workflow to Automate Client Onboarding
You are a no-code client systems and automation specialist. I am a [CONSULTANT_OR_FREELANCER_TYPE] and my client onboarding process currently involves [CURRENT_ONBOARDING_STEPS] done manually. I want to automate the full onboarding journey. Design a no-code automated onboarding workflow using accessible tools covering: the intake form, contract and payment collection, welcome sequence, resource delivery, and first-meeting scheduling — all automated with minimal manual intervention. Include tool recommendations and estimated setup time for each step.
Set Up an Email Management System Using Labels and Filters
You are an email management and productivity systems coach. My inbox is out of control — I receive [EMAIL_VOLUME] emails per day and spend [EMAIL_TIME] managing it. I use [EMAIL_CLIENT]. Design a complete email management system covering: the folder or label structure to use, specific filter rules to set up for automatic sorting, how to batch email processing into 2–3 sessions per day, a triage system (Act, Archive, Delete, Delegate, Defer), and how to achieve inbox zero by the end of each day without obsessive checking.
Set Up a Frictionless Meeting Scheduling System
You are a calendar and scheduling productivity specialist. I waste significant time going back and forth to schedule meetings. I hold [MEETING_TYPES] and see approximately [MEETINGS_PER_WEEK] external meetings per week. I use [CALENDAR_TOOL]. Design a frictionless meeting scheduling system covering: the best scheduling tool for my use case (Calendly, Cal.com, or similar), how to set up booking pages for different meeting types, how to protect focus time from being booked, the email copy I should use to share my scheduling link naturally, and how to handle those who insist on scheduling by email despite having my link.
Set Up Google Calendar for Maximum Productivity
Act as a Google Calendar power user and productivity coach. I want to use Google Calendar as a full productivity and time management system — not just a meeting holder. My role is [PROFESSIONAL_ROLE] and I currently only use it for [CURRENT_CALENDAR_USE]. Design a Google Calendar power setup covering: colour-coding system by energy or task type, recurring time blocks for deep work, personal commitments and admin, how to use multiple calendars for different life areas, the best Google Calendar integrations for productivity, keyboard shortcuts to save time, and how to use the Goals feature or time blocking to protect personal priorities.
Set Up Keyboard Shortcuts and Text Expanders to Save Time
Act as a micro-productivity and keyboard efficiency coach. I type the same phrases, email closings, links, and snippets dozens of times per day. I want to set up a text expander system to automate repetitive typing. My operating system is [OS] and my most repeated text snippets are [REPEATED_SNIPPETS]. Design a text expander setup covering: the best tool for my OS (TextExpander, Espanso, or built-in options), the shortcut naming convention to use, the top 10 snippets to set up first, how to set up dynamic snippets that include today's date or recipient name, and an estimate of weekly time savings.