I use the 'bird cage' prompt to keep my ChatGPT projects separate — now I can't work without it
AI I use the 'bird cage' prompt to keep my ChatGPT projects separate — now I can't work without it Features By Amanda Caswell Published 7 August 2026 I've found the simplest way to keep ChatGPT focused When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. As a power user, I've found it useful to not think for me, but alongside me to help my day run smoother.The downside is that after bouncing between so many different topics, my own thinking can start to feel cluttered. I don't always want work ideas mixing with personal projects or creative brainstorming bleeding into research for an article.That's why I started using what I call the "bird cage" prompt.
- ▪AI I use the 'bird cage' prompt to keep my ChatGPT projects separate — now I can't work without it Features By Amanda Caswell Published 7 August 2026 I've found the simplest way to keep ChatGPT focused When you purchase through links on our
- ▪As a power user, I've found it useful to not think for me, but alongside me to help my day run smoother.The downside is that after bouncing between so many different topics, my own thinking can start to feel cluttered.
- ▪I don't always want work ideas mixing with personal projects or creative brainstorming bleeding into research for an article.That's why I started using what I call the "bird cage" prompt.
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| Publication time | Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0000 |
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AI I use the 'bird cage' prompt to keep my ChatGPT projects separate — now I can't work without it Features By Amanda Caswell Published 7 August 2026 I've found the simplest way to keep ChatGPT focused When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock/Surja Sen Das Raj) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter By lunchtime, ChatGPT has usually helped me research an AI story, brainstorm ideas, answer a question from one of my kids and figure out what's for dinner.
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