In this episode, we dig into a surprising trend from a recent Harvard Business Review article: more and more people are using AI to “organize their lives.” But does organizing digitally mean we're actually taking action in real life?

We reflect on how technology—from notebooks to planners to AI—has always promised to help us stay on track. But in our experience, clarity is only half the battle. The other half? Doing the work. We explore what AI can and can’t do when it comes to organizing, and why the emotional, human element still matters most.

In This Episode We Talk About:

• Why “organizing my life” is now one of the top AI use cases in 2025
• The difference between making a plan and making progress
• How AI tools can support, but not replace, hands-on action and emotional decision-making

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Harvard Business Review article: “How People Are Really Using Gen AI in 2025” by Marc Zao-Sanders
• AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other generative platforms
• Common organizing tools of the past (planners, Pinterest boards, magazine clippings) and what they have in common with today’s tech

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

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