9 Game-Changing ChatGPT-5 Prompts for Productivity

Want to get more done in less time? As multi-tasking humans juggling it all, the idea of getting more time back in the day is exciting. With improvements to everything from reasoning to personality, ChatGPT-5 makes it easier to work smarter, not harder.

Here are my favorite productivity prompts that turn ChatGPT-5 into the perfect assistant for taming your to-do list, to cleaning up your files. This is how I put ChatGPT to work for my busiest days.

1. Get just the facts

Prompt: “Summarize this for me like I’m on a deadline.”

This is a prompt I use all the time because I simply do not have time to read or listen to everything. Whether it’s a transcript or an email, simply paste the text you want summarized or upload a transcript, and ChatGPT will do the rest. You can even ask it for the main aspects detailed for you with helpful bullet points.

2. Prioritize tasks

Prompt: “Convert the following notes into a prioritized to-do list using labels like ‘Urgent’, ‘Important’, or ‘Low Priority.’”

I often go to ChatGPT and dump all my to-dos, tasks, and thoughts into the chat box. From there, it turns my messy thoughts into clear, actionable steps to help prioritize my tasks. This is also a great support when I need help time-blocking to avoid over-extending my calendar.

4. Fast communication

Prompt: “Draft this email in 60 seconds or less.”