When I wrote about why unsexy bills matter more, it wasn’t just a nice idea. That article was born because I had just lived it.
The plumber had already come, fixed the issue, and been paid. And what made it easier than I expected was one simple shift: I let AI help me.
If you’ve ever had to hire a plumber, you know the drill. Dozens of tabs. Conflicting reviews. Too much guesswork. I didn’t want that stress. So I asked my AI partner (ChatGPT) to do the groundwork with me.
Within minutes, I had a vetted short list — insured, reliable, well-reviewed. Instead of hours of overwhelm, I had clarity and confidence. The work got done, the bill was paid, and I had a topic for an article.
AI isn’t just a “business tool.” It’s a life tool.
Yes, it can help streamline marketing and automate systems. But it can also lighten the weight of daily life. Things like:
- Checking service providers before you book.
- Planning your errands to save time.
- Organizing tasks so they don’t pile up.
- Creating a rotating meal plan and grocery list based on your health goals and likes/dislikes.
That plumbing search wasn’t glamorous. But it showed me how many stress points in life can be softened if we let technology carry some of the load.
AI as a Partner in Reducing Decision Fatigue
Here’s the truth: most of us aren’t drowning in work, we’re drowning in decisions. What to eat. What to wear. What email to answer first. Which bill to pay today. By the time we hit the big choices — about our health, our money, or our business — we’re already exhausted.
That’s where AI can become more than a tool. It can be a partner. Not because it replaces our judgment, but because it holds space for our energy.
Think about it this way:
- At home, AI can suggest meals based on what’s in your pantry, so dinner stops being a 5 p.m. stress point.
- For health, it can help you track your goals or remind you of habits that actually support your well-being.
- In business, it can surface priorities and keep the noise out, so you focus on the actions that drive results.
Each of those uses is small on its own. But together, they build a safety net. They reduce the hundreds of micro-decisions that quietly drain us every day.
And that means when something important happens — whether it’s a client opportunity, a family milestone, or even a burst of creative energy — we actually have space to meet it.
That’s the real lesson from my plumber story. It’s not about the pipes or the bill. It’s about building a life where the little things don’t steal from the big things.
So here’s my challenge to you: pick one task this week you’d usually dread. Let AI share the load. Notice how much lighter you feel.
Because sometimes the best example of progress isn’t in a big launch. Sometimes, it’s in the everyday choices that give us back our energy.
And sometimes, it’s in the pipes in your bathroom.
If you want the backstory on why I believe these tasks matter so much, here’s where it started: https://themartiniway.com/unsexy-bills-matter-more/