ChatGPT Prompt to Follow the Zen to Done (ZTD) Approach

What This Prompt Does:

👉 Helps you understand and apply the ZTD system in a personalized, easy-to-follow format.

👉 Translates complex productivity theory into clear daily habits you can implement right away.

👉 Provides customized action plans based on your lifestyle, goals, and struggles.

👉 Creates a visual, structured workflow that links all habits for a holistic productivity system.

Tips

👉 Fill in the brackets [like this] with specific, real-life details — the more context you provide, the more useful and accurate your plan will be.

👉 Ask ChatGPT to generate a summary table or visual map at the end for quick daily reference.

👉 If you’re new to ZTD, request a “beginner-friendly version” of each habit to start small.

👉 Revisit the prompt every few weeks and update your inputs as your habits evolve.

How to Use This Prompt?

👉 Copy the entire prompt above.

👉 Open ChatGPT and paste it into a new chat.

👉 Replace the bracketed sections under “Information About Me” with your own details.

👉 Press Enter and let ChatGPT generate your personalized Zen to Done productivity plan.

👉 Review the plan and ask follow-up questions such as:

• “Give me a morning routine version of this plan.”
• “Create a 7-day ZTD habit challenge from this.”
• “Turn this into a printable habit tracker.”