Why do people install AI tools but never use them?

Because relying on memory and willpower is unreliable. By incorporating AI into existing daily routines, such as morning planning, overcoming work obstacles, and evening wrap-ups, it becomes a truly indispensable tool.

How can you make AI a meaningful part of your daily life?

Integrate it into your daily routine, start by letting AI handle a task that's been a daily headache, and treat it as an always-available assistant rather than a formal tool that's only used on special occasions.

What daily tasks can AI help with?

AI can help prioritize tasks and set direction in the morning, provide starting points and ideas when faced with work obstacles, assist with research by searching and framing data, and aid in organizing notes and drafting messages in the evening.

Is it a good idea to fully automate your life with AI all at once?

Not recommended. Start by letting AI handle one daily task that's been a pain point, and once you experience the benefits, you'll naturally want to expand its role. Remember, AI is meant to be a supportive tool, not the main decision-maker – you should still be in charge of making judgments and decisions.

How AI Changed My Life When I Incorporated It Into My Daily Routine

While many people praise the usefulness of AI, there's a huge gap between finding it "useful" and actually using it every day. I'm sharing how I successfully integrated AI into my daily schedule, making it a game-changer in my life rather than just another forgotten app.

Many people install a bunch of AI tools, only to forget about them after three days. I used to be like that, until I did one thing: incorporate AI into my daily routine. Not "use it when I think of it," but "use it at this specific time every day." This small change turned AI from "an occasional toy" to "a real assistant that helps me". I'd like to share how I collaborate with AI every day.

Morning: Using AI to Set the Day's Direction

Before starting work, I spend five minutes chatting with ChatGPT: I give it my tasks for the day and ask it to help me prioritize and identify the most important ones. It helps me make sense of a chaotic to-do list, much faster than if I were to think about it on my own. Sometimes, I also ask it "what should I pay attention to in today's meeting".

During Work: Handing Over Stuck Points to AI

When I'm stuck while writing, can't think of ideas, or don't know how to phrase something better - these "stuck points" I no longer try to force through, I just ask AI. It gives me a starting point or a few directions, and I go from "zero" to "revision", saving a lot of time staring blankly. The key is to treat it like a colleague I can ask anytime, rather than a tool that requires formalities.

Research: Asking AI to Search First, Then Diving Deeper

When I need to quickly understand a new topic, I first use Perplexity to get a sourced summary, establish a basic framework, and then decide whether to dive deeper. This is much more efficient than trying to find a needle in a haystack from the start.

Evening: Using AI to Review and Wrap Up

Before finishing work, I ask AI to help me organize my scattered notes into key points or draft responses to messages I need to send. Letting it handle the miscellaneous tasks at the end of the day allows me to leave work on time.

Three Things I've Learned

Fixed time slots are more reliable than willpower: By incorporating AI into existing habits (morning planning, work obstacles, evening wrap-up), it actually gets used, rather than being installed and forgotten.
Start with one pain point: Don't try to AI-ify your entire life at once. Choose one thing that bothers you every day, let AI take care of it, and you'll naturally expand its use after tasting the benefits.
AI is a deputy, not the main actor: It helps me get started, organize, and accelerate, but decisions and judgments are still mine to make. It gives me more time and energy to focus on what's truly important.

If you've also installed a bunch of AI tools but aren't using them, try incorporating one into your daily routine tomorrow. Once the habit is formed, you'll find that it really can make a difference in your life. For further reading: Using AI to gain 2 extra hours every day, The tools that truly stayed in my workflow.

In a nutshell: The gap between finding AI useful and using it every day can be bridged by incorporating AI into your daily fixed time slots - morning planning, work obstacles, evening wrap-up. Start with one pain point, and it will truly change your life.

Sources

Compiled from the editorial team's actual usage experience.