Creating Day-in-the-Life Posts with AI

Day-in-the-life posts offer authentic glimpses into your professional world, helping demystify your role and connect with your audience. They combine storytelling with practical insights about your work process.

This prompt has been tested and works effectively with leading AI models including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. You can expect consistent results across these LLMs, with each potentially offering slightly different stylistic variations.

Core Prompt Template #

Create a day-in-the-life post about my role as {YOUR_ROLE}. Write for {TARGET_AUDIENCE} highlighting {FOCUS_ASPECT}.

Structure to include:
1. Day overview:
   - Setting the scene
   - Key responsibilities
   - Unique elements
2. Timeline of {NUMBER} key moments:
   - Time stamps
   - Activities
   - Challenges
   - Decisions
3. Behind the scenes:
   - Tools used
   - Collaboration points
   - Problem-solving
4. Takeaways for readers:
   - Industry insights
   - Career tips
   - Success habits

Style: {TONE} and authentic
Length: {LENGTH}

Additional context: {ROLE_CONTEXT}

How to Use This Prompt #

Required Variables #

  • {YOUR_ROLE}: Your professional position
  • {TARGET_AUDIENCE}: Who you're sharing with
  • {FOCUS_ASPECT}: Special element to highlight
  • {NUMBER}: Key moments to share (4-6 recommended)
  • {TONE}: Casual, professional, or educational
  • {LENGTH}: Recommended 500-700 words
  • {ROLE_CONTEXT}: Relevant background info

Example Inputs #

{
  YOUR_ROLE: "Product Design Lead",
  TARGET_AUDIENCE: "aspiring designers",
  FOCUS_ASPECT: "balancing creativity and management",
  NUMBER: "5",
  TONE: "casual and transparent",
  LENGTH: "600 words",
  ROLE_CONTEXT: "Leading team of 6 designers at fintech startup"
}

Variations #

LinkedIn Timeline Post #

[Base prompt] + Format as LinkedIn post with:
- Day overview
- Key moments
- Behind scenes
- Lessons learned
- Engagement question
Maximum 1300 characters

Story Format Version #

[Base prompt] + Structure as story with:
- Morning routine
- Main challenges
- Win moments
- Team interactions
- End reflections

Video Script Version #

[Base prompt] + Format as video outline with:
- Opening hook
- Time-stamped segments
- Tool demonstrations
- Tips and tricks
- Closing insights

Tips for Best Results #

Do's #

  • Share real moments
  • Include challenges
  • Show collaboration
  • Offer practical tips
  • Be authentic

Don'ts #

  • Avoid perfectionism
  • Don't overglamorize
  • Skip mundane details
  • Avoid comparison
  • Don't humble brag

Example Output #

Here's a sample output using the LinkedIn post format:

âš¡ A Day in the Life of a Product Design Lead

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes at a fintech startup? Here's my Tuesday:

7:30 AM: Reality vs. Expectation
Plan: Peaceful design review
Reality: Production bug needs immediate UI fix
Lesson: Flexibility > Perfect schedule

9:00 AM: Design Sprint Kickoff
- 6 designers
- 3 cups of coffee
- 1 ambitious timeline
Key learning: Great ideas come from constraints

11:00 AM: The Balancing Act
Reviewing 3 projects
Mentoring 2 junior designers
Managing 1 client crisis
Tool of choice: Notion for sanity

2:00 PM: Creative Problem-Solving
Challenge: Design system conflicts
Solution: Impromptu team workshop
Result: Better than solo solution

4:00 PM: The Reality Check
- 80% of day spent in collaboration
- 20% actual designing
- 100% worth it

Key Insights for Aspiring Design Leads:
1. Your calendar is not your own
2. Teaching > Doing
3. Systems beat talent
4. Coffee is life

What I Wish I Knew Earlier:
Leadership in design is about enabling others to do their best work.

For aspiring design leads:
The role is 30% design, 70% people
And that's exactly how it should be.

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