Episode 94: How to Use AI as Your Thinking Partner (And Why You Should!)
We all know AI can help with productivity, but what if it could help you think better, reflect deeper, and grow faster? In this episode, we’re exploring how AI can be your thinking partner for self-coaching, journaling, and mindset shifts. Forget generic chatbot responses. When used correctly, AI can provide surprising insights, challenge your thought patterns, and help you break free from limiting beliefs.
What We’ll Cover:
✔️ Why AI is more than just a productivity tool, it’s a mirror for self-growth.
✔️ How to structure AI prompts for deeper breakthroughs (and avoid surface-level responses).
✔️ The surprising ways AI can reframe your thoughts and shift your perspective in real time.
✔️ How to use AI for journaling, self-reflection, and coaching yourself through challenges.
✔️ Why AI isn’t replacing human wisdom, it’s helping you access your own faster.
If you’ve ever journaled, overthought a decision, or wished for a new perspective, this episode is for you.
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Journaling Prompt:
What would change if I trusted that whatever I decide next is exactly right for me?
BONUS AI PROMPTS:
Copy these prompts and paste them into ChatGPT.
Remember, the more context you provide about yourself and your situation, the more robust results you’ll receive. I walk you through how to do this in my free Reimagine Your Life guide.
Unlocking the Root Cause Prompt
When you feel stuck, it's usually not the surface problem, it's something deeper. This prompt helps uncover it.
Prompt:
"I feel stuck in [insert situation]. Every time I try to move forward, I [describe the pattern or challenge]. If I were coaching a close friend who was experiencing this, I might say [write a compassionate, encouraging statement]. Now, from an unbiased perspective, what might be the real underlying belief or fear keeping me from moving forward? Offer me a reframe that helps shift my perspective and an action step to take today."
Why it works:
It separates your emotions from the situation, helping you see it more objectively.
It activates self-compassion, which reduces resistance to change.
It moves you into action instead of just overthinking.
Future Self Breakthrough Prompt
We often limit ourselves based on who we’ve been. This prompt helps you step into the version of yourself who has already figured it out.
Prompt:
"Imagine it’s one year from today, and I have fully embraced my potential. I have achieved [describe a goal, mindset, or lifestyle shift]. Looking back at where I am now, what were the three most important mindset shifts or actions I took to get here? What advice does my future self have for me today as I stand at this crossroads?"
Why it works:
It bypasses limiting beliefs by shifting your perspective into the future.
It reminds you that growth happens incrementally, not overnight.
It helps you take the first step toward your ideal self.
Fear vs. Intuition Clarity Prompt
Fear and intuition can feel similar. This prompt helps distinguish between them so you can make aligned choices.
Prompt:
"I’m facing a decision about [insert decision or challenge]. My gut reaction is [describe initial thoughts]. Part of me feels [describe the fear, hesitation, or resistance], and part of me feels [describe any excitement, curiosity, or pull]. If I were to separate fear from intuition, what might each be telling me? Based on this, what is the most aligned action I could take next?"
Why it works:
It creates space between fear and intuition, making it easier to trust yourself.
It helps you reframe hesitation as insight instead of a reason to stop.
It builds self-trust by guiding you to an action step that feels aligned.
