How to Make ChatGPT Your FREE Life Coach - Stephen Brown
If you’re reading this you likely fall into one of two camps: you’re already sold on the benefits of AI and will give this a try straight after reading, or you’re still wary about AI and are wondering why everyone has forgotten about what happened with Skynet…Well, fear not, by the end of this blog post, you’ll have all the information you need to turn your friendly AI chatbot (like Gemini, or ChatGPT) into your very own FREE AI Life Coach!
I previously explored leveraging ChatGPT for personal growth, but their new voice chat feature is a game changer. Let’s dive in and see how to use this for self-improvement, with a healthy dose of reality (because a robot therapist isn’t quite there… yet).
The Role of ChatGPT as a Life Coach
First things first: ChatGPT can’t replace a real-life coach. For all its incredible functionality, it’s still a relatively blunt instrument in comparison. It can’t read body language, give you time and space to think, or the constructive challenges that you’d get from a good coach.
That’s not to say it doesn’t have its uses, however! If you imagine a spectrum of self-reflection tools; on one end you have journaling; on the other, life coaching. ChatGPT is a lot closer to the journaling side of things but with an interactive twist. In fact, it can be useful to think of it as a fancy, interactive form of journaling.
Tips for Getting the Best Out of ChatGPT
In my two weeks of testing the voice chat function, it did some things amazingly well. As a life coach and psychologist, here are some insights and tips on how to get the best out of your new pocket coach:
- My personal tip: Treat your ChatGPT Life Coach as an experiment at the beginning and try a few different prompts – keep tweaking until you find something that works for you.
- Here’s a prompt to get you started: “I’d like you to take on the role of my personal life coach who has 20 years’ worth of experience in their field and is an expert in human psychology. I’m seeking guidance and support in [insert specific area or topic you’d like to explore, such as personal development, relationships, career goals, etc.]. Could you please provide prompts, insights and summarise my thoughts to help me gain clarity and make progress in this area?”
Using ChatGPT for Personal Development
While ChatGPT is a great tool for clarifying thoughts or transcribing ideas, it’s not a replacement for therapy or counselling. If you’re struggling with a specific issue, please seek professional help. ChatGPT can be a powerful tool for personal development, especially if you struggle with traditional journaling. It won’t replace human coaching, but it’s a valuable addition to your self-improvement toolbox.
Final Thoughts on ChatGPT as a Life Coach
Is it a panacea? No. Does it replace traditional human coaching? No. But is it a really useful tool that has the potential to develop even further? Definitely. Have you tried it? Share your experience in the comments below!
