Use These AI Prompts to Save Time This Week

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Time is currency. But AI can be your secret assistant—if you know what to ask. The problem? Most people don’t. In this week’s Remarkable Monday, I’m not just telling you to use AI. I’m giving you the exact prompts I use to streamline work, clarify priorities, and reclaim focus.

Whether you’re leading a team, managing a business, or trying to get through your to-do list without losing your mind, these prompts are designed to help you get more done with less stress. Copy, paste, tweak—and watch how much further you get this week.

Why AI-Driven Productivity Isn’t Optional Anymore

You don’t have to be a tech expert to benefit from AI. But you do have to be intentional.

According to a 2024 study by McKinsey, professionals who used AI to automate admin tasks and plan their weeks saved an average of 5 to 10 hours per week. The key wasn’t access—it was usage. They had better prompts. Better questions. And better systems for acting on the answers.

Here are 10 you can start using right now.

1. Daily Planning Prompt

Act as a productivity coach. Based on the following tasks, suggest a prioritized plan for my day that balances deep work and quick wins.
(Insert your task list.)

2. Email Drafting Prompt

Write a concise and friendly email to [insert name/role] about [insert topic]. Keep it under 150 words and include a clear CTA.

3. Meeting Summary Prompt

Summarize this transcript into a meeting recap with action items, decisions made, and follow-ups by name.
(Upload transcript or copy-paste notes.)

4. Weekly Review Prompt

Based on this week’s calendar, help me reflect: What should I prioritize next week?(Insert calendar data or image)

5. Brainstorming Prompt

Give me 10 creative ideas for [content/project/marketing strategy] that are low-cost but high-impact.

6. Delegation Helper Prompt

Help me turn these tasks into SOPs so I can delegate them. Use bullet points and include tools or links if helpful.

7. Writing Support Prompt

Rewrite the following paragraph to make it more clear, persuasive, and action-oriented for [target audience].

8. Decision-Making Prompt

I’m torn between [Option A] and [Option B]. Ask me 5 questions to help clarify my thinking and recommend the best path.

9. Focus Block Setup Prompt

I have 90 minutes of quiet time. Help me structure this block to make the most progress on [project]. Break it into 3 stages.

10. End-of-Day Wind Down Prompt

Act as a mindful coach. Help me reflect on today’s wins, losses, and lessons. Keep it positive and under 100 words. (Insert a brief review of the day)

Final Thought

Reframe the idea of productivity meaning that you simply do more; true productivity means doing what matters more effectively. AI can’t live your life for you. But it can make your life a little lighter if you give it the right instructions.

So this week, experiment. Start with one or two prompts. Save the ones that work. Build a system around them.

You don’t have to use AI for everything. However, by leveraging it as a tool, you create space for the things only you can do.

If you are reading this far…

I hope this message finds you well. I’m sharing from my heart in hopes that you will be inspired to unearth and live out your God-given purpose. Hopefully, something I said resonated. I would love to hear from you if so. Please feel free to reach out to me on social media. FYI: I’m mostly active on Instagram these days. If you were forwarded this message, you can subscribe here to receive thoughts like this directly in your inbox. And don’t forget to check out the latest episode of my podcast, ConvoRoom with Mark Allen Patterson.

See you next week,