50 Prompt Cards — Baby Steps with Gigi

Week 1

Say Hello First

Your very first conversation

Copy & paste thisI'm brand new to AI. Explain what you can help me with, like you're talking to a friend over coffee.

Make it yoursI could use help with ___. Before you answer, tell me how you'd approach it.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWhat is one small thing I could ask you today that would save me 10 minutes?

Gigi's tipThere is no wrong way to start. Just type.

Week 2

Talk Like You Talk

Plain words work better than fancy ones

Copy & paste thisI'm going to explain something messily. Don't judge my wording, just tell me what you think I mean.

Make it yoursHere's my situation with ___, written badly. Say it back to me clearly in one paragraph.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisIf my question was confusing, ask me one question back instead of guessing.

Gigi's tipYou don't need magic words. You need honest ones.

Week 3

Keep Your Secrets Secret

The most important habit you'll learn

Copy & paste thisBefore I share anything, remind me what I should never paste in: passwords, account numbers, SSN, or medical records.

Make it yoursI want help with ___, but I've left out names and numbers. Tell me what else I should hold back.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisDo not save anything from this conversation to memory. Treat it as one-time only.

Gigi's tipIf you'd shred it on paper, don't paste it in a chat.

Week 4

What Not To Save

Memory is handy — but you're the gatekeeper

Copy & paste thisShow me everything you currently remember about me, in a simple list.

Make it yoursNever store anything about ___ in your memory. Confirm you understand.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisForget what I told you earlier. Remove it from memory and tell me it's gone.

Gigi's tipEven if you tell it something private, you can tell it to forget.

Week 5

Better Questions

A good question does half the work

Copy & paste thisHere's my question. Before you answer, rewrite it into a better question and show me both.

Make it yoursI want help with ___. Ask me what you need to know before you answer.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisGive me 3 versions of this question: a quick one, a thorough one, and a creative one.

Gigi's tipAsk it to improve your question. It's the fastest upgrade there is.

Week 6

Explain It Like I'm New

Never nod along to something you don't understand

Copy & paste thisI still don't get it. Try again using a kitchen or garden comparison.

Make it yoursExplain ___ to me like I'm smart but have never heard of it. No jargon.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisGive me the one sentence I'd need to explain this to a friend.

Gigi's tipConfused is not a failing grade. It's a follow-up question.

Week 7

The Undo Button

You can always ask for a do-over

Copy & paste thisThat's not what I wanted. Try again, and this time keep it half as long.

Make it yoursYour answer about ___ missed the mark. Ask me what I actually meant.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisMake it warmer and less formal. Read it back like a real person would say it.

Gigi's tipFirst answers are drafts, not verdicts.

Week 8

Your Morning Helper

Start the day with a plan, not a panic

Copy & paste thisHere's everything on my plate today. Sort it into Do First, Do Later, and Let It Go.

Make it yoursToday I have to deal with ___. Give me a 3-step plan I could finish before lunch.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisI have 20 minutes and low energy. What's the one thing worth doing?

Gigi's tipThree things done beats ten things listed.

Week 9

The Hard Message

For the one you keep not sending

Copy & paste thisHere's a draft I'm nervous about. Tell me how it will land before I send it.

Make it yoursHelp me write a kind but firm message about ___. Short, and I only apologize once.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisGive me 3 versions: gentle, direct, and professional. I'll pick.

Gigi's tipWrite it angry, send it kind. Let AI do the middle step.

Week 10

Sound Like Yourself

Teach it your voice once, use it forever

Copy & paste thisHere are 3 things I've written. Describe my writing style so you can match it later.

Make it yoursWrite about ___ in my voice: warm, a little funny, short sentences.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisRead this back and tell me if it sounds like me or like a robot.

Gigi's tipAI should sound like you on a good day, not like a stranger.

Week 11

Double-Check It

Trust, but verify

Copy & paste thisHow confident are you in that answer? Tell me what you might be wrong about.

Make it yoursYou just told me about ___. What could be out of date, and how do I check it myself?✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisArgue the opposite of what you just told me, as strongly as you can.

Gigi's tipAI can be confidently wrong. Ask it to show its doubts.

Week 12

The Grocery Brain

Small wins add up fastest

Copy & paste thisHere's what's in my fridge. Give me 3 dinners I can make without shopping.

Make it yoursI'm cooking for ___ this week. Give me 3 simple meals and one short grocery list.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisTurn this recipe into half portions and tell me the new cook time.

Gigi's tipStart with the boring stuff. That's where the time hides.

Week 13

Ask For Steps

Big things get small when you number them

Copy & paste thisGive me only step 1. Wait for me to say done before you give me step 2.

Make it yoursBreak ___ into numbered steps a beginner could follow. Assume I know nothing.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisI'm stuck on step 3. Explain just that part a different way.

Gigi's tipOne step at a time is the whole point of baby steps.

Week 14

Safe Sharing

How to get help without giving too much

Copy & paste thisIs there anything in what I just pasted that I should not have shared?

Make it yoursI want help with ___. Before I paste anything, tell me what to leave out.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisReview this but ignore any names, addresses, or account numbers.

Gigi's tipAsk it to flag what you overshared. It will tell you.

Week 15

The Memory Rule

Just because you can save it doesn't mean you should

Copy & paste thisSomeone else uses this computer. Don't save personal details from this chat.

Make it yoursRemember only this about me: ___. Nothing else, ever.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisList what you'd save from this conversation and let me approve each item first.

Gigi's tipLet it remember your coffee order, not your bank.

Week 16

Read This For Me

Long documents, short answers

Copy & paste thisSummarize this in 5 bullet points, then tell me the one thing I should worry about.

Make it yoursHere's a document about ___. What is it actually asking me to agree to?✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisPull out every date, deadline, and dollar amount into a simple list.

Gigi's tipNever sign something you had to skim.

Week 17

Plan A Getaway

The fun kind of homework

Copy & paste thisGive me a packing list for this trip, weather included, nothing I won't use.

Make it yoursPlan 4 days in ___ for someone who walks slowly and loves food. Include rest time.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWhat's one thing tourists always miss here that locals love?

Gigi's tipTell it your pace. It'll plan for the real you.

Week 18

The Kind Editor

Feedback without the sting

Copy & paste thisTell me 2 things that work and 1 thing to fix. In that order.

Make it yoursEdit what I wrote about ___ for clarity only. Don't change my personality.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisFind the sentence I'm hiding behind and say it plainly.

Gigi's tipAsk for the good news first. You'll actually hear the rest.

Week 19

Say No To Scams

Your new second opinion

Copy & paste thisHere's a message I got. Does it look like a scam? Name the red flags exactly.

Make it yoursSomeone contacted me about ___. Walk me through what to check before I reply.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWrite me a short script for hanging up on a pushy caller without feeling rude.

Gigi's tipWhen in doubt, screenshot it and ask before you click.

Week 20

The Weekly Brief

Sunday night, sorted

Copy & paste thisWhat did I say I'd do last week that I haven't mentioned since?

Make it yoursThis week I'm juggling ___. Give me a one-page brief: what's coming, what's late.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisGive me one thing to look forward to this week and put it on a day.

Gigi's tipA calendar tells you when. A brief tells you what matters.

Week 21

Learn Something New

A patient teacher who never sighs

Copy & paste thisQuiz me on what we covered. 5 questions, easy to hard.

Make it yoursTeach me ___ in 10 minutes a day for one week. Give me day 1 only.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisI got that wrong. Explain why, then give me a similar question.

Gigi's tipThe best tutor is the one that never gets tired of you.

Week 22

Write The Card

For birthdays, sympathy, and thank-yous

Copy & paste thisTurn these 3 facts into a thank-you note that sounds like me.

Make it yoursHelp me write a card for someone going through ___. Four sentences, warm, not corny.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisI need to say sorry for their loss. Keep it simple and human.

Gigi's tipAI gives you the first line. Your heart does the rest.

Week 23

Walk In Prepared

For appointments and meetings that matter

Copy & paste thisExplain this term in plain words. I'm not asking for advice, just the meaning.

Make it yoursI have an appointment about ___. Write me 5 short questions to bring with me.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisHelp me organize what's been happening into a clear timeline I can hand over.

Gigi's tipAI helps you ask better. The professional still answers.

Week 24

One Idea, Ten Posts

Say it once, share it everywhere

Copy & paste thisTake my long post and make 3 versions: one line, one paragraph, one story.

Make it yoursTurn my one idea about ___ into 10 short posts, each with a different angle.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWhich of these would get the kindest replies, and why?

Gigi's tipYou already have enough ideas. You need more angles.

Week 25

Fix My Caption

For when the picture's ready but the words aren't

Copy & paste thisMake this caption sound like me, not like an ad.

Make it yoursHere's a photo of ___. Write 3 captions: sweet, funny, and short.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisAdd 5 hashtags that real people actually use, not spammy ones.

Gigi's tipThe best caption sounds like you talking, not selling.

Week 26

The Honest Mirror

Ask it to tell you the truth

Copy & paste thisWhat's the kind but honest thing a good friend would say to me right now?

Make it yoursBased on what I've told you about ___, what am I avoiding?✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisTell me one blind spot in my plan. Just one, and be specific.

Gigi's tipAsk for honesty and it will give it. Ask when you're ready.

Week 27

Untangle A Mess

For the problem that's been sitting there

Copy & paste thisWhat's the smallest decision I could make today that unblocks the rest?

Make it yoursHere's my whole messy situation with ___. Sort it into facts, feelings, and decisions.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisList what's actually in my control here, and what isn't.

Gigi's tipMost problems are three small problems wearing a trench coat.

Week 28

Set It And Forget It

Let it do the same thing every week

Copy & paste thisWhat do I do every single week that a helper could do for me?

Make it yoursI do ___ over and over. Turn it into a checklist I can reuse forever.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWrite me one instruction I can paste every Monday to get the same result.

Gigi's tipIf you've done it three times, it's a recipe now.

Week 29

The Two-Minute Cleanup

Tidying without willpower

Copy & paste thisHere are my 30 unread subject lines. Sort them into Reply, Read Later, and Delete.

Make it yoursHelp me decide what earns a spot in my ___ and what doesn't. Give me 3 rules.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWrite me 3 polite one-line replies I can reuse for common messages.

Gigi's tipYou don't have an inbox problem. You have a sorting problem.

Week 30

Privacy Spring Clean

Once a season, check what it knows

Copy & paste thisShow me my saved memories. I'll tell you which ones to delete.

Make it yoursDelete every memory you have about ___ and confirm it's gone.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisFrom now on, ask me before you save anything at all.

Gigi's tipPut it on the calendar. First of the season, clean the memory.

Week 31

Practice The Hard Talk

Rehearse before it's real

Copy & paste thisI froze. Give me 3 sentences I could have said instead.

Make it yoursI need to talk to someone about ___. Play them and push back like they would.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisHow do I say this without making them defensive?

Gigi's tipPracticing isn't fake. It's how everything hard gets easier.

Week 32

Make It Fun

Permission to play

Copy & paste thisWrite a limerick about my dog and his terrible manners.

Make it yoursWrite something silly about ___ that would actually make me laugh today.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisInvent a ridiculous holiday for today and tell me how to celebrate it.

Gigi's tipPlaying with it is how you get good at it.

Week 33

Before You Buy

A researcher who doesn't get commission

Copy & paste thisWhat questions should I ask before buying this? What do sellers hope I forget?

Make it yoursCompare my options for ___ in a simple table: cost, effort, and best for who.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisGive me the honest downside of the one I'm leaning toward.

Gigi's tipAsk what the salesperson won't volunteer.

Week 34

The Story Keeper

Save the ones worth keeping

Copy & paste thisI'll tell you a family story. Write it the way I'd want my grandkids to read it.

Make it yoursAsk me 10 questions about ___ that I've never thought to write down.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisTurn these scattered memories into one page I could print and frame.

Gigi's tipThe stories nobody wrote down are the ones we lose.

Week 35

The Thing You Keep Meaning To Start

Small business, side project, big idea

Copy & paste thisAsk me questions until you can describe who this is really for.

Make it yoursDescribe ___ in one sentence someone could repeat at a party.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWhat's the smallest version of this I could start this month?

Gigi's tipStart smaller than feels serious. That's the trick.

Week 36

Handle The Complaint

Turn a bad moment around

Copy & paste thisRewrite my defensive reply into a calm one. Same facts, better tone.

Make it yoursSomeone's unhappy about ___. Help me reply so they feel heard, without over-promising.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisDo they want an apology, a fix, or just to be listened to?

Gigi's tipMost complaints are a request to be taken seriously.

Week 37

The Follow-Up Move

One phrase that doubles the value

Copy & paste thisNow do that again, but better. Tell me what you improved.

Make it yoursOn the subject of ___, what did you leave out because you assumed I wouldn't want it?✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisGive me the next 3 questions I should be asking you about this.

Gigi's tipThe second answer is almost always the good one.

Week 38

When It Gets It Wrong

Not a crisis. Just a correction.

Copy & paste thisYou made that up. Tell me which parts you're actually sure about.

Make it yoursYour answer about ___ was wrong. Here's the correct information — redo it.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisStop guessing. If you don't know, say you don't know.

Gigi's tipSaying 'that's wrong' is a normal part of the conversation.

Week 39

Figure It Out Yourself

Before you call someone

Copy & paste thisWhat tools do I need, and what could I borrow instead of buy?

Make it yoursExplain how to ___ step by step, and tell me when to stop and call a pro.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWhat's the most common mistake first-timers make on this?

Gigi's tipKnowing when to stop is a skill too.

Week 40

The Gift Finder

For the person who has everything

Copy & paste thisThey said they don't want anything. What do people like this actually appreciate?

Make it yoursThe person I'm shopping for loves ___. Five ideas under $50, no clichés.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisTurn this gift into a small experience instead of an object.

Gigi's tipDescribe the person, not the price range.

Week 41

Guard The Front Door

Logins, passwords, and good habits

Copy & paste thisExplain two-factor authentication in plain words and why I should turn it on.

Make it yoursI'm worried about ___ being hacked. What's the first thing to do today?✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisHelp me build a way to remember passwords that isn't a sticky note.

Gigi's tipAsk it how to be safe. Never paste the password itself.

Week 42

Say It Shorter

The most useful edit there is

Copy & paste thisSay this in one sentence a busy person would actually read.

Make it yoursCut what I wrote about ___ in half. Keep the point, lose the padding.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWhich words here am I using to sound smart instead of clear?

Gigi's tipIf you can delete a word and keep the meaning, delete it.

Week 43

Host It Without The Headache

Gatherings, big and small

Copy & paste thisGive me a day-before and day-of checklist so I'm not cooking when guests arrive.

Make it yoursI'm hosting ___. Give me a menu, a timeline, and what I can make ahead.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisOne guest is gluten-free and one hates seafood. Fix my menu.

Gigi's tipA timeline is the difference between hosting and surviving.

Week 44

Explain The Fine Print

Understanding, not advice

Copy & paste thisExplain this fee on my statement. Don't tell me what to do, just what it is.

Make it yoursExplain ___ in plain English, then tell me what question to ask a professional.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisTurn these categories into a simple picture of where it all goes.

Gigi's tipAI can explain the words. A licensed human gives the advice.

Week 45

Two Sides Of It

Think it through before you decide

Copy & paste thisWho would disagree with me here, and what's their strongest point?

Make it yoursI'm deciding whether to ___. Give me the best case for and the best case against.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisIf I do nothing, what happens in six months?

Gigi's tipAsk for the other side before you're committed to your own.

Week 46

Your Own Cheat Sheet

Build a helper that already knows you

Copy & paste thisAsk me 10 questions, then write a short profile of me I can paste into any new chat.

Make it yoursAdd to my profile: what matters most to me right now is ___. Keep answers short.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWhat should I leave OUT of this profile for privacy reasons?

Gigi's tipTell it who you are once. Reuse it forever.

Week 47

Long Chat, Fresh Start

When the conversation gets tangled

Copy & paste thisWe've gone in circles. Restate the actual question we're trying to answer.

Make it yoursSummarize everything we decided about ___ so I can paste it into a new chat.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisGive me a clean handoff note: what we tried, what worked, what's next.

Gigi's tipStarting fresh with a summary beats scrolling forever.

Week 48

Make Something Real

From idea to a thing you can hold

Copy & paste thisMake me a simple checklist I can stick on the fridge.

Make it yoursTurn my idea about ___ into a one-page handout I could print today.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisTurn this into a short script I could read out loud in 60 seconds.

Gigi's tipFinished and imperfect beats perfect and imaginary.

Week 49

Teach Someone Else

The fastest way to know you've got it

Copy & paste thisWhat are the 3 things I'd want a total beginner to know on day one?

Make it yoursHelp me explain AI to someone who's nervous about ___. Two minutes, no hype.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisWrite me a short, kind answer for 'isn't that cheating?'

Gigi's tipYou learn it twice when you hand it to someone else.

Week 50

Look How Far

One year of baby steps

Copy & paste thisHere's what I've learned this year. Help me see how much has actually changed.

Make it yoursA year ago I was nervous about ___. Help me see how far that's come.✎ Fill in the blank with whatever's on your plate — work, family, stress, rest, money, a decision.

Copy & paste thisSet me one small goal for next year. Something I'd enjoy, not endure.

Gigi's tipFifty small steps is a very long way. Well done.