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Prepare for a busy period

A crazy few weeks are coming. Get a plan to prep ahead, cut back and keep the essentials going.

Updated 17 Oct 2026

The prompt · ChatGPT

Help me prepare for a busy period.

What's coming: [e.g. exams, Christmas rush at work, a family wedding, a big deadline]
Dates: [from and to]
What normally slips when I'm busy: [e.g. meals, sleep, laundry, exercise, bills]
Who can help: [names and what they could do]

Before you start, ask me up to 3 short questions if anything important is missing. Wait for my answers.

Then:
1. A prep-ahead list for the week before (meals, admin, kids, shopping).
2. A "pause" list of things I can stop for now, without guilt.
3. A minimum daily routine to keep me going.
4. Messages to ask for help, one line each.
5. A short recovery plan for the week after.

UK English.

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A short example

Fill the blanks, then paste. e.g. exams, Christmas rush at work, a family wedding, a big deadline: a short note you already have. from and to: a short note you already have. Leave the rest of the prompt as written.

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