This template was created by Mark Samples for the Skillshare course, “Essential ChatGPT Hygiene.”
💡 Instructions: Duplicate this page into your own Notion workspace. Fill out the sections below as you complete the class!
These are the habits I use daily (or often!) to stay organized, reduce friction, and get better results from ChatGPT.
| ✅ | Habit | Why I Use It |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Use Custom Instructions | Helps ChatGPT act more like me from the start |
| ☐ | Start a Fresh Chat When Needed | Prevents confusion and reduces hallucinations |
| ☐ | Rename Chats with Purpose | Makes it easy to find and reuse past ideas |
| ☐ | Clean Up My Memory Monthly | Keeps ChatGPT sharp and relevant |
| ☐ | Use Temporary Chat | Great for private or experimental topics |
| ☐ | Organize with Projects | Keeps long-term work tidy and focused |
| ☐ | Save My Best Prompts in a Vault | So I never reinvent the wheel |
👉 Pick your top 3–5 and delete the rest—or replace with your own.
List 1–3 of your favorite prompts that consistently get good results.
Example:
“Rewrite this in a more engaging tone using the SUCCESs model.”
“Ask me anything you need before answering.”
“Summarize this article in plain English and give me 3 tweet ideas.”
Naming Formula:
Example:
“Goal + Format” → “Workshop Plan – Creative Deep Work”
Project Structure:
(Optional – if you’re using the Projects feature)
Example: I use one Project per client or per major creative focus.
Memory Management Routine:
I review saved memories on the last Friday of every month, clean out anything stale, and consolidate where needed.