Prompt examples for Ask modeElite

Here are prompt examples with questions about how the app’s features work. Use them when you’re not sure how to use a specific feature, how to organize your tasks, or how to apply filters to quickly find the tasks you need. Ask mode is a good fit for this kind of help — the assistant explains things without touching your data.

Simple prompt examples

1. How do tags work in the app?
2. How do I create a new project?
3. How do I track progress on a project?
4. How do I view task statistics?
5. How do I assign a task to someone else?

More detailed prompt examples

1. I have tasks across different projects, but I’m not sure how to organize them. Explain the difference between a project and a section, and when to use each.
2. How can I organize my tasks by priority so I don’t forget urgent items? Is there a way in the app to flag or sort by importance?

Here are prompt examples for working more effectively and managing your energy. Use them when you need time-management advice, when you’re feeling burned out, or when you want to boost your productivity. The assistant shares practical tips that help you work smarter, not just harder.

Simple prompt examples

1. How do I plan a productive day?
2. How do I set priorities between tasks?
3. When’s the best time to tackle hard tasks?

More detailed prompt examples

1. I have a problem with procrastination. I put off hard tasks, and then I’m left with little time. What practical tips can help me get started faster and stop putting things off?
2. I work from home and have a hard time switching between work and personal life. How do I set priorities between work and personal tasks the right way? How do I structure my evening after work so I can actually rest?

Here are prompt examples for planning your work across different time horizons. Use these prompts when you need help with strategic planning, when your schedule feels chaotic, or when you want to make sure you’re moving in the right direction.

1. I’m working on three big projects at the same time, and I don’t know how to split my time across the week. Help me plan the week so I make progress on each project and get everything done.
2. I have a yearly goal to improve my programming skills. How do I break this big goal into quarterly milestones? How do I make it realistic and achievable?
3. I’m juggling a personal project, my responsibilities at work, and trying to learn something new all at once. How do I balance several projects of different sizes without losing track? Suggest a structure for planning my day that helps me give attention to everything.

Here are prompt examples focused on popular task- and time-management methods. Use these prompts when you want to adopt a new method, when you need help choosing the right system, or when you want to better understand how a specific approach works in practice.

1. What is the SMART method?
2. I’ve heard about GTD, Pomodoro, and Kanban. How do I pick the method that fits me? What are the differences between them and when should I use each?
3. I want to try the Kanban method in my work. Explain how it works in more detail, how to set it up in the app, and how it’ll help me manage my tasks better.

Here are prompt examples for building creativity, recipes for cozy downtime, ideas for hobbies and leisure, and interesting facts. Use them when you need help with creative thinking, when you want to pick up a new hobby, or when you just need some inspiration and ideas for everyday life.

1. I’m stuck on the design for my project and don’t know how to move forward. What unconventional approaches are there for solving this? Maybe there are tools or techniques that can help me think differently?
2. I want to find inspiration for my creative project, but I don’t know where to look. What sources of inspiration and techniques can you suggest?
3. My daily routine bores me. Suggest creative ideas for making ordinary tasks more interesting and inspiring.

1. Suggest a simple, quick 30-minute healthy dinner I can cook while working from home. Include a shopping checklist of what I need to buy.
2. I want to set up a cozy movie night at home. Suggest a movie or show, 1.5–2 hours long, that doesn’t take much active thinking but is still fun.
3. I have chicken, tomatoes, cheese, and pasta. Suggest 3 simple recipes I can make quickly with these ingredients.
4. Friends are coming over for the evening. What ideas for entertainment and games can you suggest to make it a fun time together?

Here are prompt examples for growing as both a professional and a person. Use these prompts when you want to start learning something new, when you need help picking resources, or when you want to speed up your growth.

1. How do I start learning a new skill?
2. I want to learn Python, but I’m a complete beginner in programming. How do I get started? Where do I begin, what resources should I use, and how do I structure my learning?
3. I’ve taken a few courses and feel like I know the material, but I’m afraid I’ll forget it. How can I lock in what I’ve learned? I’ve heard teaching others helps. How does that work?