Welcome to Consider Yourself Hugged! Click below to watch or Click here to listen to Episode 202.
*Disclaimer:
The information in this show is not intended to be therapy or to address your individual situation. It is information based on experiences, opinions, and research. If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources at the end of the show notes, or others in your area.
Welcome back! Michelle and I are diving into something that can seriously change the game when it comes to managing your daily life—AI tools that simplify, organize, and save time! Whether it's tackling your to-do list, planning meals, or even finding the perfect gift, AI can take a load off your mental plate. And no, you don’t need to be a tech expert to use it! Let’s get into it.
What We Talk About in This Episode:
💡 AI for Organization & Scheduling – How AI helps us keep up with work, life, and everything in between.
💡 AI for Home & Personal Life – From grocery shopping to fitness tracking, AI can make your daily routines smoother.
💡 AI for Smart Shopping & Decision-Making – Finding deals, budgeting, and even getting personalized gift ideas.
Some of Our Favorite AI Tools:
You can do so much just using Chat GPT and Claude. There are also other tools to help with specific tasks, so here we go! (Full disclaimer, we don't use all of these, so listen in to find out which ones we love!)
✅ For Staying Organized:
Google Assistant, Siri, Microsoft Cortana – We both use these constantly for reminders and scheduling.
Motion, Reclaim – If you're drowning in meetings, these tools help find time for your actual work.
Todoist, TickTick, Notion AI – Smart to-do lists that help prioritize what matters most.
Gmail Smart Reply, Clean Email – No more inbox overwhelm! These tools sort, declutter, and even draft quick responses.
✅ For Home & Personal Life:
Instacart AI, Kroger OptUP – Smart grocery shopping (because meal planning is not our strong suit).
Whisk & Mealime – AI-created meal plans that fit dietary needs (goodbye, dinner decision fatigue!).
Alexa & Google Home – We love these for setting reminders, playing music, and controlling smart home devices.
Rocket Money, YNAB – Budgeting and money tracking (because financial stress is so last year).
Sleep Cycle, Eight Sleep – AI-powered sleep tracking to help you wake up refreshed.
Fabulous, Fitbit AI Coach – If you need an extra push for fitness and healthy habits.
✅ For Smarter Shopping & Decisions:
Honey, Capital One Shopping – These tools hunt for coupons and discounts so you don’t have to.
Klarna, ShopSavvy – Price comparison tools to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
Gift Genie AI, Etsy AI – AI-powered gift suggestions (because finding the perfect present shouldn’t be stressful!).
✅ For Mental & Emotional Well-Being:
How We Feel App – A simple way to track your emotions and get insights on patterns.
CBT-I Coach – A great tool for anyone struggling with insomnia.
Woebot – AI-driven chatbot with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Resources & Links We Mention This WEek:
📌 AI-Powered Cheat Sheet – ChatGPT put together a quick guide to all the AI tools we talked about!
Your Challenge This Week:
💡 Pick one AI tool from this episode and try it for a week! Then let us know what you think—was it helpful? A game-changer? Meh?
Next Week's Episode:
🔜 We’re wrapping up this AI series by talking about ethics, concerns, and the big questions around AI. Is it helpful? Harmful? What’s the future of AI? We’ll break it all down.
As Always…
✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, share it with a friend, and don’t forget to subscribe!
Until next time, consider yourself hugged! 🤗
Resources We've Mentioned Before:
📱 How We Feel App – A fantastic AI-powered emotion tracker that makes it easy to check in with your feelings.
🖥️ ChatGPT & Claude – AI tools we’ve used for journaling, productivity, and even working through tough conversations.
🔍 Perplexity AI – A smart search engine that helps filter information quickly and efficiently.
📞 1-800-ChatGPT – A unique AI-driven support line (this one surprised us!).
🎤 Final Thoughts
AI isn’t here to replace us—it’s here to assist us! Whether it’s helping with organization, stress relief, or even playing a fun guessing game, AI can be a great tool when used mindfully.
So what do you think—are you excited or scared
about AI? Let us know! And don’t forget to send in your Ask the Expert questions for Jamie (he'll be with us next week!)
💬 Join the Conversation!
💭 Have you used AI for mental and emotional well-being? Organization? How do you feel about AI becoming a bigger part of daily life? Michelle and I would love to hear your thoughts!
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And next time, Consider Yourself Hugged 😘🤗
Mental Health Resources:
Michelle Kixmiller, MSN, MAE, RN, APN, PMHNP-BC
Michelle Kixmiller is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Educator. She works with children and adults with mental health needs including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Michelle served as a public school teacher and science department chair for over a decade when a family tragedy pulled her in a different direction. The death of her younger brother after a multiple year battle with depression and alcoholism led her to pursue a career in the mental health field. She went back to school to become a registered nurse graduating and gaining experience as a critical care nurse at a level 1 regional burn center prior to completing a graduate degree to become a mental health nurse practitioner. Her vision is holistic care through teamwork to create a more peaceful school environment for students and staff alike. No one should have to struggle alone. Michelle currently works full time for a non-profit community mental health center at an outpatient clinic and works PRN for an inpatient crisis stabilization unit. When not at work she loves spending time with family, traveling, watching movies (not scary ones), running (slowly), and Crossfit. Contact Michelle at Silver Lining Psychiatric Solutions, 615-378-7713 or mkixmill@gmail.com.
Tami West, PhD
Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life’s challenges.
Tami has worked in a variety of industries including healthcare, school nutrition, corporate sales, and 10 years as a public-school teacher. In 2013 she received her PhD in Human Development, studying the connections among stress, emotions, and identity.
Dr. West has spoken in 48 states across the US, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. In any given year, Tami speaks to groups with audiences consisting of anywhere from 100 to 3,000 people.
Dr. West is the author of several successful publications including three books: The Stress Club, Life Without the Monsters and Thrive. When she's not speaking or writing, you might find her with her traveling with her husband and family, reading historical fiction, or watching Big Bang Theory.
Tami connects with audiences through real experience, cutting edge research, and transparent stories – all sprinkled with humor! She will make you laugh, cry, and shine a refreshingly new light on life's challenges.
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