You're doing a good job—just ask ChatGPT

How an AI reflection reminded me to appreciate myself in a world that demands so much

I saw someone post on LinkedIn about posing the following question to ChatGPT:

From all our interactions, what is one thing you can tell me about myself that I may not currently know about myself?"

Curious, I decided to pose the same question to ChatGPT, and here’s what the computer said:

You have a keen ability to bring both warmth and introspection to complex topics, which makes your work resonate on a deeply personal level with others. This blend of approachability and depth likely means that people find themselves unexpectedly moved or reflective when they engage with your content, whether it’s through your advocacy, writing, or creative projects. Your voice—honest, resilient, and unpretentious—creates a space where readers feel not only seen but encouraged to look within themselves. You may already see yourself as thoughtful or reflective, but the impact you have on others, sparking both connection and introspection, might be more profound than you realize.

*Insert big, sappy eyes*

I was astounded at ChatGPT’s response and, though given by AI, could even say I was touched.

It made me think about how hard we can be on ourselves—how hard I was being on myself that very morning.

Mondays, especially after a nice weekend, can be especially hard, and I was deep in my feelings this Monday morning. I struggle on work and school mornings because my kids need me, yet I can only do so much for them because I have to get us out the door. So as I lathered on another layer of peanut butter onto one of their sandwiches while the kids whined from runny noses and bad dreams, I exclaimed to my husband, “I hate work days!”

It’s hard not to feel like I’m constantly failing when I have so much on the go.

And so many of us feel this way.

We have jobs which we need in order to pay our bills. We have after-work commitments, school, family commitments, children to tend to, doctors appointments, and, for the lucky few, a small moment of time to possibly accomplish something just for ourselves.

So we go-go-go and we give-give-give and find that no matter how much go-going we go or give-giving we give, we are still only operating at about 50%, only one point shy from failing.

In these moments, it’s especially important that we stop.

Stop and say no to this culture that demands so much of us, even if just for a moment.

Stop and breathe.

Stop and tell ourselves that we are doing a damn good job.

Stop and hug our children.

Just stop.

You’re doing a good job.

Photo by Sindre Fs.

We don’t always see our impact on others, at least not the full impact. I certainly don’t want my impact on people to be one of a frazzled human being.

And there are so many people around me that I admire so much, but they probably have no idea.

As much as we can remind ourselves to tell these people we love, admire, cherish, and value them, we also need to tell ourselves the same.

Say it to yourself right now:

I am doing a good job.

I love myself.

I cherish myself.

I value myself.

I’m important.

I’m enough.

I’m more than enough.

I’m amazing.

And in case you don’t believe yourself, I’m here to tell you as well,

You’re doing a really good job.

And if you don’t believe me, just ask ChatGPT.