6 Efficiency-Boosting ChatGPT Prompts for Your Best-Ever Holiday Gatherings

The virtue of generative artificial intelligence is to save humans time and effort, but as humans, we often don’t know where to start. After all, you’re looking at a blank page whether you begin a project with a Google document, a chat box, or even pen and paper!

However, using ChatGPT to formulate efficient holiday plans can be done in 3 simple steps. We've broken down the process into an easy-to-remember framework: contextualize, assign, and define. By applying these steps, you’ll be able to pull off your best-ever holiday gatherings—with time to spare for wassailing!

How To Build an Efficient Prompt in 3 Steps

Step 1: Contextualize. Because machine learning works by extracting vast amounts of data by keyword or concept, a good generative AI prompt largely resembles that of a good search engine query. That means your starting prompt should be succinct and specific—like a Google search, but written in a conversational tone.

Step 2: Assign. To create your desired result, an AI chatbot like ChatGPT should understand its role in production. Don’t stop at describing what you want done; describe how you want your virtual assistant to think.

Step 3: Define. How do you want the result to be delivered? What format is best suited for this project? Answer those questions in your prompt to define not only the format, but the structure as well.

6 Efficiency-Boosting ChatGPT Prompts for Your Best-Ever Holiday Gatherings

Now that you know the basics of how to position a generative AI prompt for optimal efficiency, you can turn even your most ambitious holiday plans into a reality in less time than ever. We’ve compiled 6 festive scenarios with corresponding prompts designed to demonstrate how.

1. Plan a multi-course dinner for family and friends. 🍲

Step 1: Contextualize

“Hi! I’m hosting a multi-course dinner for family and friends as a show of gratitude this holiday season.”

Step 2: Assign

“What foods would a sous chef recommend to complement a cozy, rustic Christmas theme? How many courses should I serve to achieve an elevated feel, keeping in mind my limited oven space and time limit of 4 hours?”

Step 3: Define

“Create a pre-work and cooking schedule grouped by hours and tasks. Be sure to prioritize efficiency by combining tasks that can be done in parallel, and build in some buffer time, just in case.”

2. Create a custom gift exchange game for my corporate holiday party. 🎁

Step 1: Contextualize

“Hello there! Can you help me create a unique gift exchange game for my office holiday party?”

Step 2: Assign

“From the perspective of a professional party planner with experience in corporate events, help me create an activity that’s easy, inclusive, and entertaining.”

Step 3: Define

“I want to encourage collaboration and laughter with the game, so it should be formatted simply with no more than 3 rules or directives, and have a silly element.”

3. Create a bulk-buy shopping plan to help me save time and money. 🛍️

Step 1: Contextualize

“Hi! I need help creating and executing a bulk-buy plan to purchase Christmas presents for as many people on my list as possible at once.”

Step 2: Assign

“How would a professional shopper buy presents for multiple demographics in a way that allows me to make 1 big trip? What are some categories of gifts that everyone likes?”

Step 3: Define

“Create a table of 15-20 gifts for all the people on my gift list, organized by cost and type. Limit the items to one retailer, or one category.”

Help me maximize the impact of my outdoor Christmas lights. 🎄

Step 1: Contextualize

“Hello! Without buying all-new Christmas lights, how can I maximize the impact of the ones I have outside my house?”

Step 2: Assign

“What would a contractor do to make sure every light was visible on my 5-by-5-foot front porch? Where should they be placed for optimal curb appeal on my 2-story home?”

Step 3: Define

“Illustrate the lights' placement using visual terms rather than technical ones, and give me some tips on how to outdo my neighbor with the same square footage.”

How do I keep my house guests entertained without overscheduling them? 🗓️

Step 1: Contextualize

“I have people staying with me for a week over the holidays and need help keeping them entertained during the day without overdoing it.”

Step 2: Assign

“What are some concierge tips for things to do in my hometown that don’t require a lot of time or effort? Only consider activities at locations that will be open over the holidays.”

Step 3: Define

“Generate an itinerary for my guests for the week featuring real activities in my location, but written in the style of a chic Parisian hotel event flyer.”

Generate my own signature seasonal cookie recipe to bring to every function. 🍪

Step 1: Contextualize

“Hey there! I want to create a Christmas cookie recipe that’s particularly memorable and unique to me.”

Step 2: Assign

“What are some signature cookie recipes used by famous bakers? Choose varieties with elements that can be visually appealing, too (like candied orange).”

Step 3: Define

“Create a recipe that’s simple, easy to assemble, and as original as possible while still producing reliable results. Add a fun fact about one of the ingredients that I can share at parties.”

Keeping It Real

Remember, AI runs on human data. Open the dialogue as you would with a real-life human coworker for best results—friendly greeting and all. Plus, conversational speak helps your own internal programming (i.e., your brain) generate ideas, too!

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Happy Holidays from all of us at Fullstack Academy!