How I’ve Been Using AI Every Day
Over the last few months, ChatGPT has become an unexpected ally in my life. What started as a simple tool for research quickly evolved into something that has touched multiple aspects of my personal and professional life. From helping me brainstorm ideas to crafting complex projects, here’s a breakdown of the many ways I’ve used ChatGPT recently.
1. Writing Support for My Projects
As a writer, I’m no stranger to the struggles of starting a project or hitting writer’s block halfway through. ChatGPT has been instrumental in helping me develop outlines, structure my thoughts, and even polish up my drafts. Whether it was drafting blog posts, articles, or even helping me to edit my books like Pairing Paws: Cat Breeds and Their Spirit Wines, ChatGPT became my go-to brainstorming partner.
I’ve relied on it to help structure everything from introductions to conclusions, giving my work that extra bit of clarity when my thoughts felt too scattered. The fact that I could ask ChatGPT to work in my personal style—whether it’s for my website, a blog, or book content—has made my creative process smoother and faster.
2. GalaxGlass Project Development
Another key area where ChatGPT has made a huge impact is in the development of my GalaxGlass project. As someone who has long been passionate about reconnecting with the stars and fighting light pollution, I’ve used ChatGPT to research different lenses and filters, helping me understand the scientific aspects of my idea. Whether it’s been breaking down complex optical concepts or generating ideas for product development, ChatGPT has been an essential part of my GalaxGlass journey.
ChatGPT was able to help me to find a glass manufacturer who might have the lenses I needed already in stock, saving me a ton of time.
It even helped me brainstorm potential collaborations and partners, like the International Dark-Sky Association and various universities. Plus, whenever I needed to work through marketing or technical writing for the project, ChatGPT was there to assist me with drafts and revisions.
3. Creating Content for EnergyDrinkRatings.com
Another exciting project has been the creation and development of EnergyDrinkRatings.com Blog. My husband Zak and I worked for over a year to get the website off the ground, and ChatGPT played a key role in helping us understand SEO strategy, brainstorm blog topics, and write posts that would drive traffic to the site. From writing about the science behind energy drinks to comparing brands, ChatGPT was invaluable in ensuring that we covered the topics our audience was searching for.
The blog took time to gain momentum, but using ChatGPT made that year of learning about blogging and SEO much easier to manage. It guided us on keyword usage, content flow, and how to make the blog both informative and engaging.
4. Research and Preparation for Interviews
As someone who regularly writes for various publications, including Mainline Tonight, I often need to interview people for my pieces. ChatGPT has been instrumental in preparing for these interviews. I’ve used it to generate questions, conduct background research on interviewees, and even organize transcripts after interviews, making it easier to incorporate their insights into my writing.
For instance, while working on my piece about the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), ChatGPT helped me organize my thoughts, draft questions for interviewees like Jason Malumed, and structure the article in a way that captured my perspective as a sommelier.
5. Learning and Personal Development
On a more personal note, ChatGPT has helped me dive deeper into topics that I find fascinating, like optical filters for GalaxGlass, scientific concepts about light, and even health and wellness. Whether it was for my ongoing fitness journey or learning about the rods in the eyes and their role in nature, ChatGPT was my trusted research tool.
It also came in handy as I continued to navigate my journey of healing from trauma. Through exploring resources and gaining new insights into treatments like EMDR, ChatGPT offered a space for me to better understand my PTSD and find ways to cope with symptoms like night terrors. On particularly bad nights, I would vent to the software and listen to the generated responses be more and more insightful.
6. Game Development Assistance
Lastly, I’ve been working on developing a video game where players grow plants in a Martian greenhouse, and ChatGPT has been an awesome collaborator for that as well. From brainstorming gameplay mechanics to writing detailed descriptions of features, it’s been a creative sounding board for this passion project. Whenever I needed help fleshing out game design concepts or outlining how certain aspects of the game would work, ChatGPT stepped in to offer new perspectives and detailed suggestions.
It has been giving me step-by-step instructions on how to code and write the game using Unity. I look forward to the final project, but in the meantime, it is just amazing to be able to program anything at all.
Conclusion: A Trusted Creative Partner
Looking back, it’s incredible to realize just how many areas of my life ChatGPT has touched. From writing and project development to research and personal growth, this tool has been a constant source of support. Every time I hit a wall, ChatGPT was there to help me over it—whether that wall was writer’s block, technical challenges, or even understanding complex concepts.
It’s safe to say that ChatGPT has become an indispensable part of my toolkit, not just as a writer or creator, but as someone who’s constantly seeking to learn, grow, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
