1. Reflect on Your Current Workflow: Think about your typical workday and the tasks you find either energizing or draining. Consider areas like:

• Communication (emails, meetings, presentations)

• Organization and Planning

• Information Gathering and Research

• Creative Tasks (writing, brainstorming)

• Self-Care and Focus

2. Brainstorm AI Tools: Based on the categories above, think about potential AI tools that could assist you. Here are some general examples to get you started:

• Communication: Generative AI for drafting emails, summarizing meeting notes, generating talking points.

• Organization: AI-powered calendar apps, task management tools with AI features.

• Research: AI-powered search engines that can quickly synthesize information.

• Creative Tasks: AI writing assistants for overcoming writer's block, AI brainstorming tools.

• Focus/Self-Care: Apps with AI features that suggest focus techniques or breaks.

3. Identify Your Needs: Which of your draining tasks could potentially be alleviated or made more efficient with AI? Which areas would you like more support in?

4. Choose One or Two Tools to Explore: Select one or two AI tools that seem most relevant to your needs. This could involve a quick online search for "AI tools for [your area of need]". Many have free trials you can utilize.  

5. Experiment and Reflect: Spend some time (e.g., 30-60 minutes) experimenting with your chosen tool(s). Try using it for a specific task you identified earlier. After your experiment, reflect on the following:

• How did using the AI tool make you feel? (e.g., more efficient, less stressed, more prepared)

• Did it save you time or energy?

• What were the benefits for you as an introvert? (e.g., reduced need for real-time interaction, helped with preparation for social tasks, facilitated independent work)

• Were there any drawbacks or limitations?

6. Share Your Insights (Optional): If you feel comfortable, consider sharing your experience with a friend, colleague, or even in the comments section of this YouTube video. Discussing your findings can help solidify your understanding and potentially inspire others.

Example Scenario:

Let's say an introvert finds preparing for team meetings draining because they feel the pressure to come up with talking points on the spot. They might choose to experiment with a generative AI tool by prompting it with the meeting agenda and asking for potential discussion points or questions they could raise. After the meeting, they would reflect on whether this preparation helped them feel more confident and less anxious about speaking up.

The Takeaway:

This activity encourages a proactive and personalized approach to embracing AI, focusing on how it can serve as a tool to support the unique needs and preferences of introverts in the workplace.