5 life-admin ChatGPT templates

Fill-in-the-blank prompts for everyday tasks like meal planning, trip organizing, gift finding, buying decisions, and tackling procrastination.

🤖 Works with: ChatGPT

The Prompt

Copy and paste — replace anything in [brackets].

1. The Fridge-to-Meals - cook with what you already have
I want to cook with what I already have. Here's what's in my kitchen: {{list your ingredients}}. Constraints: {{diet, time, skill level, how many servings}}. Give me:
- 3 meals I can make mostly from this, ordered by how little I'd need to buy.
- The few extra items (if any) I'd need for each.
- Rough time and simple steps. No fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

2. The Trip Planner - realistic, not an exhausting itinerary
Plan a realistic trip for me. WHERE / WHEN: {{destination and dates or length}} Who's going: {{people, ages, interests}} Budget + pace: {{tight or comfortable, packed or relaxed}} Give me:
- A day-by-day outline that isn't overpacked - leave breathing room.
- The 2-3 things actually worth prioritizing, and one overrated thing to skip.
- Practical notes: getting around, where to base myself, one local tip. Realistic over idealized. I'd rather do less and enjoy it.

3. The Gift Finder - for when you're drawing a blank
Help me find a good gift. WHO IT'S FOR: {{relationship, age, their interests and personality}} OCCASION + BUDGET: {{what and how much}} What they already have or don't want: {{anything to avoid}} Give me:
- 5 gift ideas across price points, each with why it fits THIS person.
- One safe option and one more thoughtful, unexpected one.
- Skip generic filler - no "a nice candle" unless it genuinely fits them.

4. The Buying Decision - stop overthinking a purchase
Help me decide what to buy. WHAT I NEED: {{the product and how I'll use it}} OPTIONS I'm considering: {{list them, or ask you to suggest some}} What matters to me: {{price, durability, features, whatever}} Give me:
- A short, honest comparison of the options on what I care about.
- The one I should get for MY use - and who should get a different one.
- The spec or feature people overpay for that I probably don't need.
- What to actually check before buying.

5. The Reset - tackle the thing you've been avoiding
Help me tackle something I've been putting off: {{the messy space, task, or backlog}}. Give me:
- The smallest first step I can start in 5 minutes.
- A simple order to work through it so I don't get overwhelmed.
- One rule to keep it from piling up again. Keep it realistic - I have {{time available}}, not a whole free weekend.

What it’s good for

Simplify everyday life decisions and tasks by providing structured templates for meal planning, trip organizing, gift finding, purchasing choices, and overcoming procrastination.

How to use it

1. Copy the desired template into ChatGPT
2. Replace the {{variables}} with your specific details
3. Use the structured output to guide your decision or action

Curated from the community via Reddit.