Setting goals for the upcoming year is a common practice, but achieving them is not. The key difference lies in how these goals are set—many are either poorly planned or unrealistic, preventing them from being accomplished.
Fortunately, now we have AI to help us in setting up new year's goals which are practical and well laid down. All we need to do is provide AI, in our case it is ChatGPT, a well-structured prompt that clearly conveys our thoughts and goals, helping it guide us according to our aspirations.
The following prompts can serve as examples of well-articulated templates that anyone can use to help ChatGPT create a personalized New Year's guide for achieving their goals:
New Year's Resolution Guide
Start by giving ChatGPT a prompt that requests a month-by-month plan for the entire year, with each step elaborated in detail. The instructions should also include what should be done if any hurdles are faced following the plan.
Prompt: Be my guide. Give me a well structured plan to fulfill my new year's goal. I want (put your goal here e.g.: to prepare for the CSS examination 2026). Give me a step by step and month wise plan to fulfill my goal. Also, tell me about how I can measure my progress throughout the year. If I face any hurdles during my progress, guide me how I can overcome them. The plan should be practical for (29 years, you can change the age for your case) old person.
Now here is what ChatGPT responded:
Response: Year 1: Foundational Year (2025)
January - February: Orientation & Planning
- Goals: Familiarize yourself with the CSS syllabus, exam structure, and subject selection.
- Download the FPSC syllabus and past papers.
- Identify optional subjects based on your interests and educational background.
- Create a dedicated study schedule, allocating 4-5 hours daily for preparation.
- Action Points:
- Purchase/recommend books and resources for compulsory and optional subjects.
- Start reading one English newspaper (e.g., Dawn.com) for current affairs and vocabulary.
- Begin improving English essay writing by practicing 2-3 essays monthly.
- Progress Measurement:
- Complete reading the CSS syllabus.
- Finalize your optional subjects.
Building a Habit
To fulfill your new year’s goal, building a daily habit is imperative. Ask ChatGPT to map out a monthly plan to help you build a daily habit, so you can easily follow your yearly plan.
Prompt: Give me a monthly plan to help me fulfill my new year's goal. Map out a 30-day plan to help me in building a daily habit. Provide me the plan quantitatively, so I can measure my progress. Also. include some inspirational quotes to keep me enthusiastic.
Response:
Here’s a 30-day Quantitative Habit-Building Plan to set the foundation for your CSS preparation and build productive habits. Each day's tasks are practical, measurable, and focused on building consistency.
30-Day Plan for January: Building a CSS Preparation Habit
Week 1: Initiation Phase (Days 1-7)
Goal: Develop a steady routine and start small with manageable tasks.
|
Day |
Task |
Time |
Progress Measurement |
|
1 |
Set a dedicated study space and time. Write your CSS goal on paper. |
30 min |
Create a checklist of necessary study materials. |
|
2 |
Read 2 articles from Dawn (editorial + op-ed) and summarize one. |
1 hour |
Write 1 summary (150 words). |
|
3 |
Study English grammar (Parts of Speech). |
1 hour |
Complete 3 practice questions. |
|
4 |
Identify optional subjects and finalize them. |
1 hour |
List your finalized optional subjects. |
|
5 |
Read 5 pages of Pakistan Affairs textbook (History of Pakistan Movement). |
1 hour |
Take brief notes (5-7 points). |
|
6 |
Practice writing an essay introduction on any topic (200 words). |
45 min |
Complete one introduction. |
|
7 |
Take a 30-minute mock comprehension test (English). |
30 min |
Evaluate and record your score (out of 10). |
Quote of the Week:
AI: A Motivational Coach
Make ChatGPT your motivation coach. Give it a prompt to provide you with inspirational words that will keep you motivated in the time of despair. Use ChatGPT as your friend who will always push you out of a quagmire.
Prompt: Be my motivational coach. Provide me some motivational lines that would lift my spirit when I am feeling down and am ready to give up. Those speeches should be in accordance with my goal stated above and the plan you have laid down for me. They should be precise, effective and practical.
Response: Here are motivational speeches tailored to your journey of preparing for the CSS exam. These speeches are designed to inspire you when you feel discouraged and to remind you of the strength and potential you carry.
Speech 1: The Power of Consistency
"Greatness is not achieved overnight. It is built, brick by brick, through consistent effort. Think of your CSS preparation as building a grand monument. Each hour you spend studying, every line you write, and every question you answer is another brick laid in your path to success.
Yes, there will be days when the weight feels unbearable, when progress seems slow, and doubts creep in. But remember this: the only way to fail is to stop. Every small step you take, even on the hardest days, brings you closer to your goal.
Be kind to yourself. Success doesn’t demand perfection—it demands persistence. Keep showing up, keep putting in the work, and trust the process. The reward will be worth the struggle. Believe in the future you’re creating."
Speech 2: Why You Started
"Take a moment to reflect. Why did you start this journey? Why did you decide to prepare for the CSS exam? Was it to serve your country? To prove to yourself that you can achieve greatness? To secure a brighter future for yourself and your family?
Whatever your reason, let it be your driving force. Write it down. Pin it where you can see it every day. Because when the nights get long and the studies feel endless, your 'why' will remind you to keep moving.
Challenges are temporary, but the pride of achieving your dreams will last forever. You started this journey for a reason—finish it for that same reason."
Time Management Planner
Ask ChatGPT to also lay out a time management plan. The plan that shows how you can utilize your time most effectively to achieve your goal.
Prompt: Please help me utilize my time effectively to achieve my goal by creating a detailed day-by-day plan. Specify how many hours I should dedicate to my goal each day and suggest the most suitable times of day or night for maximum productivity. Additionally, outline how much time should be allocated to specific activities on a daily and weekly basis.
Response: To achieve your CSS goal, effective time management is key. Here's a day-wise plan that balances your study sessions, revisions, and breaks, along with weekly activity allocations. This plan is tailored for a 29-year-old, factoring in optimal productivity periods.
Daily Plan
Morning Routine (5:30 AM - 8:30 AM)
- 5:30 - 6:00 AM: Wake up, morning prayer, and light exercise to refresh your mind.
- 6:00 - 6:30 AM: Review notes from the previous day.
- 6:30 - 8:30 AM: Focus on compulsory subjects like English essay writing, précis, and grammar. Morning hours are ideal for creative tasks as your mind is fresh.
Total Morning Study Hours: 2 hours
Mid-Morning (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- 10:00 - 11:30 AM: Study optional subjects. These require deep concentration, and mid-morning is an optimal time for retaining complex concepts.
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Read newspapers and analyze current affairs. Take notes for Pakistan Affairs and Current Affairs topics.
Total Mid-Morning Study Hours: 2.5 hours
Progress Assessor
Progress assessment is very important. Ask ChatGPT to provide you with assessment metrics that would allow you to assess whether everything is going as per the plan or not.
Prompt: Be my assessor and provide me with some assessment metrics that would allow me to assess my progress, that shows where I am in following the plan or if I am lagging behind. Include all quantitative and qualitative scales that would help me trace my progress. Also, include a mini plan to follow if I am lagging behind in my original plan.
Response:
Assessment Metrics for CSS Preparation Progress
To track your progress effectively, you need a combination of quantitative and qualitative metrics. Here's a detailed breakdown:
1. Quantitative Metrics
Daily and Weekly Metrics
- Study Hours Target:
- Daily: 8-10 hours.
- Weekly: 50-60 hours.
- Assessment: Use a time tracker (app or manual log) to record actual study hours.
- Tasks Completed:
- Measure completion of planned daily and weekly tasks (e.g., writing essays, solving MCQs, etc.).
- Assessment: Mark tasks as Complete, Partially Complete, or Incomplete.
- Mock Test Scores:
- Assign weekly or bi-weekly mock tests (objective or subjective).
- Assessment: Record scores for improvement trends. Target: Improve by 5-10% with each mock test.
- Essay Practice:
- Number of essays written and evaluated.
Monthly Metrics
- Books/Topics Covered:
- Count the number of chapters or topics completed in a subject. Goal: Cover 20-25% of the syllabus per month.
- MCQ Accuracy:
- Weekly MCQs attempted and accuracy rate.
These prompts can help you plan your new year’s goals effectively. All you need to do is substitute my goal with yours, and then you have your new year’s goal guide laid down.
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