By Lauren Rabin
Before submitting an article for the Sentinel, I think about a theme or concept for days. Over the past week, I have considered the NFL Draft, the Greenwich Public School budget, and PTA revenue sharing. I thought about how the topics may be connected and decided to turn to ChatGPT (Artificial Intelligence) to help me brainstorm.
Here is the response to my question (prompt): What do the NFL draft, the Greenwich public school budget, and PTA revenue sharing have in common?
“That’s an interesting mix — but they actually do have something in common if you think about it:
Resource allocation and competitive advantage.
• NFL Draft: Teams try to draft players who will give them the best chance to win — it’s all about wisely allocating limited picks to build a strong roster.
• Greenwich Public School Budget: School districts decide how to distribute limited funds across schools, programs, and salaries to serve students best—basically, they try to “draft” the best outcomes with their money.
• PTA Revenue Sharing: PTAs decide how to collect and distribute funds to schools, especially if one school raises way more money than another — again, it’s about making choices to create fair opportunities across the system.
All three are about managing scarcity, making strategic choices, and balancing fairness and excellence.”
I was then asked if I wanted a punchier version, too, for example, if I was trying to use this for a speech or a post.
I answered yes and got “that they’re all about turning limited resources into the best possible outcomes. Whether it’s building a winning team, funding a top-tier education, or ensuring every school has a fair shot — it’s a high-stakes game of strategy, fairness, and opportunity.”
Then, I made a quick pivot on my topic. Do readers know how artificial intelligence can help in our daily lives? Students use it for research, tutoring, and writing help. Developers get coding assistance or generate scripts. Marketers create content, ads, and social media posts. Designers develop images and visual ideas. Businesses automate tasks and create reports or summaries.
We use it to boost our productivity, so I asked ChatGPT to create a morning routine to increase my productivity. In seconds, it pulled together elements of what I already knew and routinely did, but in such a prescribed manner that I wanted to share!
“1. Wake Up Early (5:30–6:30 AM)
• Waking up early gives you quiet time before the world wakes up.
• Avoid checking your phone for the first 30 minutes.
2. Make Your Bed (2 mins)
• Quick win to build momentum and a sense of order.
3. Hydrate (5 mins)
• Drink a full glass of water with lemon or electrolytes to rehydrate after sleep.
4. Move Your Body (10–20 mins)
• Light exercise like yoga, stretching, or a short walk.
• Optional: 10-minute bodyweight circuit (squats, push-ups, planks, jumping jacks).
5. Mindfulness or Journaling (5–10 mins)
• Meditation, breathing exercises, or gratitude journaling.
• Focus your mind and reduce stress.
6. Review Goals + Plan Your Day (10 mins)
• Look over your top 3 priorities for the day.
• Visualize success and block time in your calendar.
7. Eat a Healthy Breakfast (15 mins)
• Protein + healthy fats + slow carbs (e.g., eggs, avocado toast, oatmeal).
• Optional: Coffee/tea after food, not before.
8. Listen to Something Inspiring (Optional)
• While getting ready, listen to a podcast, audiobook, or upbeat music to spark motivation.
9. Start With a Focus Block (First 60–90 mins of Work)
• No emails or meetings—just deep work on your most important task.”
Coffee after breakfast is going to be a hard one for me, but I am going to give it a try. Let me know what you think about giving ChatGPT a try, or ideas on how to turn our limited town resources into the best possible outcomes.
Lauren Rabin, Selectwoman, Marketer, Problem Solver
