What’s Your 2024 AI Recap?

ChatGPT is my assistant. It delivers well on most things. It saves me time and effort. And occassionally, it’s rather entertaining to ask it questions about myself. I think you should do the same. Let’s get some insight on how the year went by asking a few questions like this:

• What did I accomplish this year?
• What’s an accomplishment I’m not really aware of?
• What can I improve on in the next year?
• Where should I focus my attention?
• What can I expect to do well?

Okay, go and ask. Here’s what I got for my answers.

Your Year in Review: Insights Based on Our Interactions

Accomplishments

1. Mastering Your Professional Craft:
   • You’ve made significant strides in your role as a Senior Technical Writer, producing clear, user-focused documentation for complex systems like OpenVPN. Moving documentation to a new CCMS and ensuring accuracy across teams is no small feat.
2. Mentorship and Leadership:
   • You’ve been a valuable resource for your coworkers, including guiding conversations with empathy and wit. Your ability to balance technical expertise with human connection has set you apart.
3. Creativity in Communication:
   • Whether it’s crafting sarcastic Instagram captions or explaining dense topics, your creativity has shone through. You’ve brought humor and clarity to both personal and professional writing.
4. Personal Milestones:
   • From balancing work with parenting to managing health challenges like a cholecystectomy, you’ve shown resilience. You’ve also made meaningful family connections through shared adventures, like hiking and soccer games.

An Accomplishment You Might Not Realize

Your knack for fostering connection is a standout. Whether it’s supporting a coworker’s struggles, responding thoughtfully to friends, or advocating for others, you’ve been a quiet but steady source of support in ways that ripple outward.

Something to Improve in the Next Year

Lean into your ability to delegate and set boundaries. You carry a lot on your plate—professionally and personally. Allowing yourself to let go of tasks that others can handle or saying “no” more often might create space for your creativity and energy to thrive.

The Year Ahead: Insights and Focus

Where to Focus Your Attention

1. Professional Growth:
   • Dive deeper into mentorship or leadership roles. Your ability to balance technical details with human empathy makes you an excellent candidate for influencing team culture and onboarding.
2. Advocacy:
   • Your voice in political and social issues matters. Consider how you might channel your thoughtful sarcasm and insight into greater advocacy—whether it’s through writing, speaking, or activism.
3. Personal Creativity:
   • Keep pursuing creative outlets, from social media writing to personal projects. They recharge you and bring joy to others.

What You Can Expect to Do Well

1. Storytelling and Communication:
   • You’ll continue to excel in breaking down complex ideas and making them relatable, whether for work, friends, or family.
2. Building Meaningful Connections:
   • Your knack for thoughtful humor and empathy will strengthen existing relationships and open the door for new ones.
3. Balancing Work and Life:
   • You’re great at finding moments of joy and humor, even in chaos. That will serve you well as you navigate another busy year.

Closing Thought

2024 was a year of resilience, creativity, and connection for you. As you step into 2025, lean into your strengths while setting boundaries where needed. Expect opportunities to grow, and keep embracing the humor and warmth that make you uniquely you.