Wk42-Use AI to Solve Pain Points
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I’ve turned to AI many times when I’ve been stuck—organizing my time, drafting an uncomfortable email, or rethinking a workflow that isn’t working. Sometimes we get so buried in projects that we forget we can ask for help. AI can be that sounding board when you need a quick push forward.
Habit of the week:
Wk42-Use AI to Solve Pain Points
Notice where you’re struggling in your business this week. It might be time management, a tricky client situation, or a recurring workflow issue. Describe it to an AI tool and see what kind of response you get. Use it to move forward.
Why it matters:
Running a business often means living in your own head. But you don’t have to figure everything out alone. AI can help you think through problems, spark new ideas, and offer perspectives you might overlook. Whether it’s improving a broken process, writing a better message, or spotting what’s slowing you down, sometimes just describing the problem is enough to uncover your own solution.
Quick Start Guide:
- Notice what feels hard this week and write it down.
- Describe that challenge to ChatGPT or another AI tool.
- Ask for suggestions, fresh perspectives, or next steps.
- Try one suggestion and refine or discard what doesn’t fit.
Cami's Tips
- Create a time on your monthly calendar to solve pain points with AI
- Save useful prompts or responses for future reference.
- Create a custom GPT to save time retyping context for your business.
- When motivation dips, describe how you feel and ask AI for a pep talk.
Routine Checkpoint:
Remember, ask yourself, where could you save 10 minutes this week with a little help?
What's Your Take?
How have you used AI beyond writing emails or code? What problem did it help you solve? Share your insights with the community using #WebDesignerHabits and keep the conversation going.
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about the author
Cami MacNamara is a web designer and owner of WebCami LLC, a Seattle-based agency since 2002. She created Web Designer Habits to help solopreneurs build smarter systems, stay productive, and run a business that works for them.