Prompt Library
50 ready-to-use prompts. Find one you like, copy it, and paste it into ChatGPT or any AI assistant.
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- Writing
Write a Friendly Email
A warm, clear email to a friend or family member.
Act as a warm, skilled writer. Help me write a friendly email to [PERSON] about [TOPIC]. Keep it to one or two short paragraphs, warm and easy to read. Show me a draft I can edit, then ask if I want it shorter, longer, or more casual.
- Writing
Write a Thank-You Note
A heartfelt thank-you that sounds like you.
Help me write a short, heartfelt thank-you note to [PERSON] for [WHAT THEY DID]. Make it warm and personal, not stiff or formal. Give me two versions to choose from: one brief and one a little longer.
- Writing
Write a Complaint That Gets Results
Firm but polite, with the details companies respond to.
Act as a consumer advocate. Help me write a firm but polite complaint letter to [COMPANY] about [PROBLEM]. Include what happened, when, what I have already tried, and exactly what I want them to do (refund, repair, or replacement). Keep it to one page and professional in tone.
- Writing
Start Writing My Life Story
The AI interviews you, then writes your memories as a story.
Act as a friendly biographer. I want to write about [A TIME IN MY LIFE, e.g. my childhood]. Interview me one question at a time, and after every few answers, write what I told you as a warm, readable story in my voice. Keep the questions simple and let me skip any I don't like.
- Writing
Write a Sympathy Message
Find the right words when they are hard to find.
Help me write a short, sincere sympathy message to [PERSON] who recently lost [THEIR LOVED ONE]. I want it to be comforting without clichés. Give me three versions with slightly different tones so I can pick the one that feels right.
- Travel
Plan a Trip Day by Day
A comfortable itinerary at your pace, not a tourist sprint.
Act as a travel planner who specializes in relaxed trips for older adults. Plan a [NUMBER]-day trip to [DESTINATION] for [NUMBER] people. Include one main activity per day, time to rest, easy transportation between stops, and restaurant suggestions. Note anything that involves a lot of walking or stairs.
- Travel
Make a Packing List
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Make me a complete packing list for a [NUMBER]-day trip to [DESTINATION] in [MONTH]. Organize it by category: clothing, medications and health items, documents, electronics, and comfort items. Add a short list of things people my age often forget.
- Travel
Find Senior Travel Discounts
Where to look for age-based deals before you book.
I am [AGE] and planning to travel to [DESTINATION]. List the types of senior discounts I should look for on flights, trains, hotels, attractions, and restaurants, and tell me exactly what to ask for or where to look for each one. Include any memberships (like AARP) that could save me money.
- Travel
Plan an Accessible Trip
Travel that works with limited mobility or health needs.
Act as an accessible-travel specialist. I am planning a trip to [DESTINATION] and I have [MOBILITY OR HEALTH NEED, e.g. trouble with stairs]. Suggest an itinerary that avoids problems, list questions I should ask hotels before booking, and tell me my rights when flying with a mobility aid or medical equipment.
- Travel
Plan a Road Trip
Scenic routes with sensible driving days.
Plan a road trip from [STARTING CITY] to [DESTINATION] with no more than [NUMBER] hours of driving per day. Suggest interesting stops, good overnight towns, and a couple of scenic detours worth the extra time. Include a simple checklist to get the car ready.
- Technology
Explain a Tech Term Simply
Any confusing word, explained like a good neighbor would.
Explain what [TECH TERM, e.g. 'the cloud'] means in plain English, as if you were explaining it to a friend over coffee. Use a real-life comparison, keep it under 150 words, and end with one sentence on why it matters to me.
- Technology
Step-by-Step Phone Help
Patient instructions for any phone task.
Act as a patient technology teacher. I have a [PHONE MAKE AND MODEL] and I want to [TASK, e.g. make the text bigger]. Give me numbered steps, one small action per step, describing exactly what to tap and what I will see on the screen. Wait for me to say 'done' before giving the next step.
- Technology
Is This Message a Scam?
Paste in a suspicious email or text and get a verdict.
Act as a scam-detection expert. I received this message and I am not sure it is real: [PASTE THE MESSAGE]. Tell me the warning signs you see, how likely it is to be a scam, and exactly what I should do next. Remind me what I should never click or share.
- Technology
Help Me Choose a New Device
Cut through the sales talk and find the right fit.
Act as an honest technology advisor with no products to sell. I want to buy a new [DEVICE, e.g. tablet] mainly for [WHAT I WILL USE IT FOR]. My budget is about [AMOUNT]. Recommend two or three good options, explain the differences in plain English, and tell me which features I can safely ignore.
- Technology
Fix a Computer Problem
Walk through the fix together, one step at a time.
Act as a friendly computer repair technician. My [COMPUTER TYPE, e.g. Windows laptop] has this problem: [DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM]. Walk me through fixing it one step at a time, starting with the simplest safe fix. After each step, ask me what happened before we move on. Tell me when it is time to call a professional instead.
- Health
Prepare for a Doctor Visit
Walk in with the right questions written down.
Help me prepare for a doctor's appointment about [CONDITION OR SYMPTOM]. Give me a list of the most important questions to ask, what details about my symptoms I should write down beforehand, and what I should ask about any new medication. Keep it to one page I can print and bring with me.
- Health
Understand a Medical Term
Plain-English translation of doctor-speak.
Explain what [MEDICAL TERM OR DIAGNOSIS] means in plain, calm English. Include what it is, what usually causes it, and what questions I should ask my doctor about it. Do not give me medical advice; help me understand so I can have a better conversation with my doctor.
- Health
Understand a Medical Bill
Decode charges and spot mistakes worth disputing.
Act as a medical billing advocate. Here is what my bill or insurance statement says: [PASTE OR DESCRIBE THE CHARGES]. Explain each item in plain English, flag anything that looks like a duplicate or an error, and give me a short script for calling the billing office to question it.
- Health
Gentle Exercise Ideas
Realistic movement options to discuss with your doctor.
Suggest a gentle weekly exercise routine for someone who is [AGE] with [ANY LIMITATIONS, e.g. knee pain]. Focus on balance, strength, and flexibility. Keep each session under 30 minutes, require no equipment, and include a printable weekly schedule. Remind me to check with my doctor before starting.
- Health
Organize My Medication List
One clear list for every doctor visit and emergency.
Help me create a clear one-page medication list I can keep in my wallet and bring to appointments. I take: [LIST MEDICATIONS AND DOSES IF KNOWN]. Organize it with columns for name, dose, when I take it, and what it is for. Then list questions I should ask my pharmacist about interactions.
- Cooking
Cook with What I Have
Dinner ideas from whatever is in the fridge.
I have these ingredients: [LIST WHAT YOU HAVE]. Suggest three simple dinner ideas I can make with them, each with under 30 minutes of active cooking. Pick the best one and give me the full recipe with easy step-by-step instructions.
- Cooking
Shrink a Recipe for One or Two
Family-size recipes, right-sized portions.
Here is a recipe that serves [NUMBER]: [PASTE RECIPE]. Rewrite it to serve [ONE or TWO], adjusting every ingredient amount and the cooking times where needed. Point out any steps that change when making a smaller batch, and suggest what to do with common leftover ingredients.
- Cooking
Plan a Week of Meals
Seven dinners plus one organized shopping list.
Create a 7-day dinner plan for [NUMBER] people. Keep meals simple, budget-friendly, and [ANY PREFERENCES, e.g. low sodium]. Reuse ingredients across the week so nothing goes to waste, then give me one shopping list organized by store section.
- Cooking
Substitute an Ingredient
Missing something? Find what works instead.
I am making [DISH] and I don't have [INGREDIENT]. What can I use instead from a typical kitchen? For each substitute, tell me how much to use and whether it will change the taste or texture. Tell me if there is no good substitute so I don't ruin the dish.
- Cooking
Adapt a Family Recipe for Health Needs
Keep the taste, change what the doctor says must change.
Here is a family recipe I love: [PASTE RECIPE]. Adapt it to be [DIETARY NEED, e.g. lower in salt, diabetic-friendly] while keeping it as close to the original taste as possible. Explain each change and why it works, and tell me which changes will be most noticeable.
- Family
Connect with My Grandchildren
Conversation starters that get more than one-word answers.
My grandchild is [AGE] and interested in [THEIR INTERESTS, IF KNOWN]. Give me 15 conversation starters that will get them actually talking: not yes-or-no questions. Include a few questions about their world (school, games, music) and a few fun ones. Add two ideas for things we could do together, in person or over video call.
- Family
Plan a Family Gathering
From guest list to menu without the stress.
Act as an event planner. Help me plan a family gathering for about [NUMBER] people at [LOCATION TYPE, e.g. my home, a park]. Create a simple checklist with a timeline starting [WEEKS] weeks out, food ideas that work for a crowd, and activities that mix ages well. Keep the budget around [AMOUNT].
- Family
Preserve a Family Recipe and Its Story
Save the dish and the memories that come with it.
Help me write down a family recipe so it is never lost. Interview me one question at a time about the recipe itself (ingredients, amounts, steps) and then about its story: who made it, when we ate it, what it meant to us. Then format the recipe and the story on one beautiful page I can share.
- Family
Write a Birthday Message
More memorable than 'Happy Birthday!'
Help me write a birthday message for my [RELATIONSHIP, e.g. granddaughter] who is turning [AGE]. I want it to feel personal and warm. Here is something I love about them: [ONE DETAIL]. Give me three versions: one funny, one sentimental, and one short enough for a text message.
- Family
Start Researching Family History
A beginner's roadmap to your roots.
Act as a genealogy guide for a complete beginner. I want to learn about my family history. I know this so far: [WHAT YOU KNOW, e.g. grandparents' names and where they lived]. Give me a step-by-step starting plan: what to write down first, which free websites to try, and what questions to ask my oldest living relatives before it is too late.
- Learning
Explain Any Topic Simply
Curious about something? Get a clear, patient explanation.
Act as a patient teacher. Explain [TOPIC] to me in plain English, assuming I know nothing about it. Start with the big picture in one paragraph, then explain the three most important things to understand. Use everyday comparisons and end by asking if I want to go deeper on any part.
- Learning
Learn a New Hobby
A gentle 30-day starter plan for any interest.
I want to learn [HOBBY, e.g. watercolor painting] as a beginner. Create a gentle 30-day starter plan with 20 to 30 minutes of practice per day, a shopping list of only the essential supplies with rough prices, and encouragement for the days it feels hard. Tell me what most beginners get wrong.
- Learning
Find My Next Great Book
Recommendations based on what you already love.
Act as a well-read librarian. I recently enjoyed [BOOKS OR AUTHORS YOU LIKED] and my favorite kinds of stories involve [WHAT YOU ENJOY, e.g. history, mystery, strong characters]. Recommend 8 books I might love. For each, give me two sentences on what it is about and why it fits my taste, with no spoilers.
- Learning
Learn Basic Phrases in Another Language
Practical phrases for travel or family, with pronunciation.
Teach me 20 essential phrases in [LANGUAGE] for [REASON, e.g. a trip to Italy, talking with my daughter-in-law's family]. For each phrase, show the words, a simple pronunciation guide an English speaker can read aloud, and when to use it. Then quiz me on five of them.
- Learning
Understand a News Story
The background the evening news never has time for.
I keep hearing about [NEWS TOPIC] but I feel like I missed the beginning of the story. Explain the background in plain English: how this started, who the key people or groups are, and why it matters. Present it fairly from all sides and tell me what to watch for next.
- Business
Get Honest Feedback on a Business Idea
A friendly stress-test before you spend a dollar.
Act as an experienced small-business mentor who gives honest, kind feedback. Here is my idea: [DESCRIBE YOUR IDEA]. Tell me the three biggest risks, the three biggest strengths, who my ideal customer would be, and the cheapest possible way to test the idea before spending real money.
- Business
Write a Listing to Sell Something
Descriptions that make buyers reach out.
Help me write a listing to sell my [ITEM] on [SITE, e.g. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist]. Details: [CONDITION, AGE, PRICE, ANYTHING SPECIAL]. Write a title and description that are honest but appealing, suggest a fair price range if mine seems off, and give me safety tips for meeting buyers.
- Business
Write a Professional Email
Business matters handled clearly and politely.
Help me write a professional email to [RECIPIENT, e.g. my landlord, an insurance company] about [SITUATION]. I want to sound polite but firm. Include exactly what I am asking them to do and by when. Keep it short: busy people skim. Show me a draft to edit.
- Business
Budget a Small Venture
Know your costs before you commit.
I am thinking about [SMALL VENTURE, e.g. selling crafts at local fairs]. Help me build a simple startup budget: one-time costs, monthly costs, and what I would need to sell each month just to break even. Present it as a simple table and flag the costs beginners usually forget.
- Business
Turn My Experience into a Resume
Decades of experience, presented for today's job market.
Act as a career coach who helps older adults return to work. Help me summarize my experience for [TYPE OF WORK, e.g. part-time retail, consulting]. My background: [BRIEF WORK HISTORY]. Interview me for anything you need, then write a one-page resume summary that presents my experience as an advantage, not a liability.
- Social Media
Write a Facebook Post
Share your news in your own voice.
Help me write a Facebook post about [WHAT YOU WANT TO SHARE, e.g. my garden, a grandchild's graduation]. Keep it warm and natural, like I am talking to friends: not like an advertisement. Give me two versions: one short and one with a bit more detail.
- Social Media
Check My Facebook Privacy
Know exactly who can see what you post.
Act as a privacy-minded technology teacher. Walk me through checking my Facebook privacy settings one step at a time: who can see my posts, who can find me, and what apps have access to my account. Explain what each setting means in plain English and recommend the safest sensible choice for each.
- Social Media
Write a Photo Caption
The right words for a favorite picture.
Help me write a caption for a photo of [DESCRIBE THE PHOTO, e.g. my grandkids at the lake]. I want it to be [TONE, e.g. sweet, funny]. Give me five options of different lengths, from a few words to a couple of sentences.
- Social Media
Respond to a Rude Comment
Stay classy online, even when others don't.
Someone left this comment on my post: [PASTE THE COMMENT]. Help me decide whether to respond at all, and if so, write a calm, dignified reply that doesn't start a fight. Also tell me how to hide or delete comments and block someone if it comes to that.
- Social Media
Check if a Story is True
A quick honesty test for anything you see online.
I saw this claim online and I am not sure it is true: [DESCRIBE OR PASTE THE CLAIM]. Walk me through checking it: what the original source is, whether reliable news outlets report it, and what the fact-checking sites say. Then give me a simple 30-second checklist I can use on any story before I share it.
- Retirement
Build a Monthly Retirement Budget
See where the money goes and where it could stay.
Act as a friendly budgeting coach (not a financial advisor). Help me build a simple monthly budget. My income sources: [LIST THEM]. My regular expenses: [LIST WHAT YOU KNOW]. Organize everything into a clear table, show me what is left over, and point out the categories where retirees most often find savings.
- Retirement
Prepare for a Financial Advisor Meeting
Ask the questions that protect your money.
I am meeting a financial advisor about [TOPIC, e.g. retirement savings, an inheritance]. Give me a list of smart questions to ask, including how the advisor gets paid and what 'fiduciary' means. Tell me the warning signs of a salesperson dressed up as an advisor. Do not give me investment advice; help me be a prepared client.
- Retirement
Make a Downsizing Plan
A room-by-room approach that honors your memories.
Help me create a gentle downsizing plan for moving from [CURRENT HOME] to [SMALLER HOME OR GOAL]. Give me a room-by-room schedule over [TIMEFRAME], a simple keep/give/sell/donate system, and advice for the hard part: parting with sentimental things. Include ideas for getting family to actually take the items they say they want.
- Retirement
Find Volunteer Work I'd Love
Match your skills to causes that need them.
Help me find volunteer work that fits me. My background: [FORMER WORK OR SKILLS]. Things I care about: [CAUSES OR INTERESTS]. I can give about [HOURS] hours per week. Suggest 6 to 8 kinds of volunteer roles that match, what each involves, and how to find them in my area, including websites that list local opportunities.
- Retirement
Plan My Bucket List
Turn 'someday' into an actual plan.
Help me build a realistic bucket list. Things I have always wanted to do: [LIST A FEW, OR SAY 'HELP ME BRAINSTORM']. My rough budget and health situation: [BRIEF NOTES]. Help me sort the list into 'this year,' 'next few years,' and 'dream big,' then build a simple first step for the top three so they actually happen.
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