5 Ways to Use AI to Reduce Your Mental Load & Decision Fatigue
By now, you are likely familiar with the most common talking points regarding the rising popularity of AI platforms. Much has been said of AI’s potential to disrupt and reshape how we conduct business entirely. However, we must keep in mind that this technology is still in its infancy. For all the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, we have yet to fully comprehend its utility and capabilities.
While ChatGPT may be able to pass the bar exam, it may not be able to provide accurate lyrics to a popular song (speaking from experience). Similarly, while AI-generated art may be lush and detailed, the artificial human beings in that piece often possess six fingers and three rows of teeth. In short, AI technology may be incredibly impressive, but it is not quite perfect as of yet.
So, how can we best utilize AI in its current form 2023? For business owners, AI platforms can provide several unique and exciting ways to reduce your workload and time spent on mundane tasks, both at the office and at home. Below are five of our favorite AI-powered time-saving strategies that you can start integrating within your daily routine right now.
1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
From bookkeeping to writing financial reports, to managing your expenses, AI platforms are equipped to help eliminate the guesswork from balancing a business’ budget. Whether you want to automate repetitive tasks such as data entry and invoice processing, or you want further information on current market trends, AI platforms can assist with both administration and analysis to help you reach your financial goals.
Although these platforms are hardly a substitute for experienced financial planners and accountants, AI tools can also provide business owners with a clear view of their financial information and highlight potential growth areas within the organization.
2. CALENDAR OPTIMIZATION
With so many tasks and responsibilities on their plate at any given time, we have seen plenty of business owners struggle to craft a productive schedule. Consider sharing your to-do list—with tasks in order of importance—with an AI platform with a request for an optimized schedule that can fit within your calendar.
Many AI platforms can also seamlessly sync with your existing calendar and other productivity tools as well as set personalized reminders and notifications. AI platforms are even capable of analyzing your work habits and patterns in order to provide greater insights on how to maximize your productivity.
3. RESEARCH AND SUMMARIES
Need a digestible summary of a complex document, law, or regulation but lack the time to comb over it yourself? AI platforms can quickly and succinctly provide summaries and analyses of these intricate materials.
However, we recommend always employing due diligence and cross-checking the information that AI provides on these topics, particularly when requesting summaries for complex and sensitive information. At the very least, AI platforms can recommend accurate sources and additional reading material on nearly every subject imaginable.
4. WRITING ASSISTANCE
For those looking to improve their written material, AI platforms can provide sample brainstorming prompts, tips on language and formatting, spelling and grammar tools, translation, and copyediting services. Feed a pre-written document into an AI platform for quick and effective proofreading or provide your own data and prompts to produce a sample report or memo. AI platforms can also generate written materials in a variety of styles in order to better communicate with specific audiences.
5. PERSONAL USE
The ability to leverage AI technology to increase productivity is not limited to just the office. Business owners are often busy enough with their day-to-day responsibilities to consider building a schedule outside of work that maximizes their free time and creates enough space for proper rest and relaxation.
Thankfully, AI can be used for meal prep and recipe suggestions, developing vacation plans, and discovering new recommendations for entertainment outside of work.
All told, AI technology is powerful and versatile enough to meet many of the needs of business owners struggling with decision fatigue and administration, both professionally and personally. But AI alone can only produce so much value for your business, especially if your organization relies heavily on a consumer-facing sales division.
Spending too much time on sales management and not enough on your role as a business owner? Get in touch with our office today to learn about how Sebastian Lane’s outsourced sales management services can help clear up your schedule and keep you focused on doing what you love.
If you are interested in outsourced sales management services for your firm, we here at Sebastian Lane can help point you in the right direction. Feel free to reach out for further information, resources, and recommendations. Call Sebastian Lane Consulting at 443-534-6783 or email us at jesse@sebastianlaneconsulting.com.