One of the most powerful ways to use ChatGPT and other AI tools (like Claude, Perplexity, Manus, etc) is to assign them a role.
You can have the AI act as a person (or combination of people), or you can give specific instructions for a role like “you are a business strategist with 15 years experience in online business growth.”
You can also build a customGPT (more on that later). This is a follow-up post to my Mel Robbins quotes!
Prompts for Mel-Style Motivation in ChatGPT (or any AI)
Here are some prompts to use that are Mel Robbins inspired. Mel Robbins is one of the most amazing people I've followed and I love how encouraging, inspiring, but also centered and down to earth she is. I channel her a lot when I'm using AI!
While it's not the real thing, it's like having a Mel Robbins inspired buddy to guide me through business and life!
For Taking Action (5 Second Rule Vibes)
- “I'm procrastinating and need a Mel Robbins-style kick in the butt. What should I do?”
- “Give me a bold, direct pep talk to help me stop overthinking and take action now.”
- “I know what I need to do, but I'm not doing it. Talk to me like Mel Robbins would.”
- “Pretend you're Mel Robbins. I'm stuck. Say something to make me move.”
- “Help me push past fear and take the first step — in Mel Robbins' voice.”
For Self-Confidence (High 5 Habit Energy)
- “I need encouragement today. Can you give me a Mel Robbins-style self pep talk?”
- “What would Mel Robbins say to someone feeling insecure or down?”
- “Talk to me like Mel Robbins — remind me why I'm worth showing up for.”
- “Can you give me a confidence boost, like Mel Robbins would?”
For Letting Go (Let Them Theory Mindset)
- “I'm trying to control what others think of me. What would Mel Robbins say?”
- “Help me let go of people-pleasing — speak to me like Mel Robbins.”
- “Pretend you're Mel Robbins. How would you help me stop caring what others think?”
- “What's a Mel-style reframe for letting go of someone's judgment?”
For Feeling Stuck
- “I feel stuck and overwhelmed. Give me one Mel-style idea to get moving.”
- “Talk to me like Mel Robbins. I need help breaking out of a rut.”
- “What's one small step I can take right now, in Mel Robbins' voice?”
- “Motivate me with a Mel Robbins-style quote or mindset shift.”
For General Encouragement
- “Can you give me a motivational quote in the style of Mel Robbins?”
- “I need a Mel Robbins-inspired pep talk to start my day.”
- “What would Mel Robbins say to someone who's trying but tired?”
- “Encourage me in Mel Robbins' tone — short, real, and honest.”
Tips for Better Results:
After the prompt, you can add things like:
- “Keep it short and bold.”
- “Use Mel Robbins' tone: no fluff, just real talk.”
- “Make it feel like she's in my corner, cheering me on.”
Because it wouldn't be very Build-a-Bot Club of me if I didn't build a customGPT as well…
Introducing the Inspirational Accountability Buddy GPT!
You can grab it here – Inspirational Accountability Buddy GPT – no opt-in required.
Today, I told the Inspirational Accountability Buddy GPT my task was to write a blog post.
I counted down 5-4-3-2-1 like Mel says to do in her 5 Second Rule book, and I started writing the blog post… and, well, here it is! Is it perfect? No. Is it helpful? Yes. And that's all that matters! 🙂
Taking imperfect action is the key, and this customGPT can help you do just that.
Advanced AI Prompts for Business Owners List
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