Running a business solo means doing it all. You’re serving clients, creating content, managing tech, and handling every decision in between. So it’s no surprise it can feel scattered and exhausting.

But what if you could get a little breathing room?
And what if the tools you’re already using actually reduced your workload?

Meet ChatGPT Tasks: Your Quiet, Reliable Assistant

There’s a feature inside ChatGPT that can help. It’s called Tasks, and it’s available with ChatGPT Plus. So, think of it as a quiet, reliable assistant. It handles the repetitive parts of your business without needing reminders or direction every day.

Here’s how it works. You create a task once and set the schedule. Then ChatGPT delivers the results automatically, by push notification or email, exactly when you need them.

You can set up to 5 active tasks, each with a different purpose.
To create additional tasks, first open the one you already made and look for “view chat” in the top right corner. That will then take you to the setup area where all your tasks live.

Once you’ve handled the repetitive tasks, it’s easier to stay focused, clear, and connected to the work that matters most.

3 Ideas to Get You Started with Automation

1. Consistent Content Inspiration

Challenge: Keeping track of content ideas, deadlines, and drafts for various platforms.

Task: Schedule regular prompts to generate content ideas, outlines, or even draft snippets.

Example Prompt: “Every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00 AM, provide me with content support:”

• “Generate 5 engaging title options for a blog post about [topic].”
• “Outline a 3-part carousel post for Instagram about [topic].”
• “Draft a short social media post promoting my upcoming [event] on [platform].”

2. Daily Dose of Encouragement

Challenge: Combating self-doubt and staying motivated, especially in the face of tech challenges.

Task: Schedule daily affirmations or reflections.

Example Prompt: “Every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00 AM, provide one of the following:”

• “A motivational quote from a respected figure (e.g., Maya Angelou, Brené Brown) related to perseverance and self-belief.”
• “A prompt for a short journaling exercise focused on acknowledging my unique strengths and accomplishments.”
• “A reminder of a specific positive client outcome and the impact of my work.”

3. Stay Informed with Quick Research

Challenge: Keeping up with industry trends, competitor activities, or new tools without getting lost in information overload.

Task: Schedule regular, concise research summaries on specific topics.

Example Prompt: “Every weekday at 10:00 AM, provide me with a brief summary (no more than 5 bullet points) on one of the following. Rotate through the topics each day:”

• “Latest marketing trends relevant to [Industry/Niche], focusing on strategies that feel authentic and not overly tech-heavy.”
• “Updates on [Competitor A]’s social media activity this week, highlighting their engagement strategies and content themes.”
• “New tools or resources that could simplify [a specific task], with a focus on ease of use.”
• “Summarize a recent article or blog post about [a topic you are interested in, e.g., storytelling in business, building online community].”

Focus on What Matters Most (Skip the Custom GPT for Now)

So you don’t have to keep all the moving pieces in your head.

Let ChatGPT handle the little things so you can focus on the work that matters most. Try setting up just one task this week and see how it feels.