ChatGPT has introduced a major update: you can now schedule tasks!
If you often feel mentally drained trying to keep track of birthdays, deadlines, taxes, and everything else, this update might be exactly what you need.
Studies show that our brains aren’t great at retaining information over time. In fact, research says we forget about 56% of what we learn within an hour, 66% by the end of the day, and an overwhelming 75% within six days. It’s no wonder we struggle to keep track of details without a reliable system of reminders.
But it’s not just about memory—it’s also about peace of mind. With this update, you can let go of that constant worry: “Did I miss something important?”
Let’s dive into how this new feature can help simplify life for doctors, both in their demanding work and personal lives.
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How ChatGPT Tasks Work
Scheduled tasks in ChatGPT are a new feature that allows users to automate reminders and activities. Here’s a friendly breakdown of the key points:
What Are Scheduled Tasks?
You can set ChatGPT to perform tasks later, either at specific times or on a recurring basis. This means you can schedule reminders or prompts without being online. Once a task is completed, you’ll receive notifications via push alerts or emails.
How to Set Up a Task
- Click on your profile icon and select “Tasks” from the menu.
- You can choose suggested tasks or create your own by asking ChatGPT directly.
- For example, say “Remind me about my mom’s birthday on August 13th.”
- You can adjust notification settings in the app to ensure you receive updates about your tasks.
- Click on your profile > Settings > Notifications
- To modify or pause a task, click on the three dots next to it in the Tasks menu.
- You can change the name, instructions, and schedule of any task easily.
Important Information
- You can have up to 10 active tasks at a time. If you hit this limit, you’ll need to pause or delete some before creating new ones.
- As this feature is still in beta, some functionalities like voice chats and file uploads aren’t available yet.
- This feature is currently rolling out for Plus, Pro, and Team plan users on various platforms, with plans for broader access in the future.
- Scheduled tasks are available on ChatGPT for Web, iOS, Android, and macOS.
Uses Outside of Medicine
- Financial Management: Instead of manually sifting through market trends, imagine scheduling a daily task for ChatGPT to monitor the S&P 500 or specific stocks. It could deliver timely updates straight to your inbox while you’re busy saving lives.
- For example, “Track Tesla and Apple stock prices daily at 7 AM and send me a brief summary.“
- Personal Goals: Ever wanted to learn a new language or play an instrument but struggled to maintain consistency? Set ChatGPT to deliver a short Spanish vocabulary quiz or a piano chord progression every evening.
- For instance, “Send me a 5-minute Spanish lesson at 8 PM daily.”
- Workout Plans: Think of ChatGPT as your virtual fitness coach.
- Schedule it to provide personalized routines like, “Create a 30-minute strength training workout for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.” It can even track your progress by prompting you to log reps and weights.
- Remember Important Dates: Of course, there are some stuff you should never forget.
- Set recurring tasks like, “Remind me about my spouse’s birthday two weeks in advance and suggest gift ideas.“
- Home Management: A clean home is a happy home!
- Schedule tasks such as, “Remind me to change the air filters every three months,” or “Add monthly pest control to my to-do list.” These small automations ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.
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Conclusion
For doctors, time is the most valuable resource. ChatGPT’s scheduled tasks offer a way to reclaim it, turning the chaos of daily life into manageable routines. However, the key to all this is consistency.
So whenever that reminder pops up, let’s do our best to not ignore it. It takes action!
Now, go ahead—set that daily workout reminder, automate your financial updates, or finally start that book. Your future self will thank you for embracing a tool that helps you live a life with less worries both inside and outside medicine.
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Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on available public data and may not be entirely accurate or up-to-date. It’s recommended to contact the respective companies/individuals for detailed information on features, pricing, and availability.
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Peter Kim, MD is the founder of Passive Income MD, the creator of Passive Real Estate Academy, and offers weekly education through his Monday podcast, the Passive Income MD Podcast. Join our community at the Passive Income Doc Facebook Group.
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