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🗞️ Issue 48 // ⏱️ Read Time: 7 min

Hello 👋

Exercise more! Become fit! Strengthen your core. Gyms are packed in January, but by February, the regulars often have the place to themselves again. The top New Year's resolutions for 2024 in the UK was exercising more (48%), according to Statista. So, what about a resolution you can actually stick to? Why not focus on getting “AI fit”?

Action Plan: Building Your AI Fitness

Building your personal 2025 AI literacy program doesn’t require a gym membership, athletic wear, or even leaving your home. With small, consistent steps—what James Clear refers to as the "1% method" in Atomic Habits—you can develop the skills to incorporate AI into your daily work effortlessly. Instead of trying to become an AI expert overnight, focus on small actions that build up over time.

What Do We Mean by AI in this context?

Here, AI refers to simple, accessible AI based tools designed to make everyday tasks easier and more efficient. These include tools for drafting and summarizing, as well as creating visuals or improving written communication.

Start Small, Stay Consistent

Think of AI literacy like a fitness routine. You don’t have to become an expert overnight—just dedicate 10 minutes a day to exploring simple AI tools that integrate seamlessly into your daily tasks. These small, steady habits are easier to maintain and will lead to meaningful progress by the end of the year. ChatGPT, only two years old but already a star coach on your fitness path, can customize your personal AI fitness plan for 2025.

You can also start with a simple routine to try a new tool every week. My experience, when my team suddenly faced the same workload with a reduced headcount, it created immediate pressure to maintain productivity and standards. By strategically leveraging AI tools and streamlining our workflows, we not only sustained efficiency but also excelled, focusing on high-priority tasks and consistently surpassing our core objectives.

Beyond Tools: Build Habits, Not Just Skills

Building AI fitness isn’t just about mastering tools—it’s about integrating them into your workflow in a way that supports your goals. Start by identifying specific tasks where AI can save you time or improve outcomes. For example, if your team spends hours editing visuals or formatting presentations, experiment with AI tools like Canva or Gamma.

Once you’ve identified a few wins, expand gradually. Use AI to enhance brainstorming sessions, simplify repetitive tasks, or improve communication clarity. Remember, AI fitness is about finding what works for you and consistently applying those insights.

AI Literacy Beyond Work: Stay Informed

AI fitness isn’t just about doing—it’s about understanding. Dedicate time to staying updated on the latest trends, tools, and conversations around AI. Consider adding AI podcasts, blogs, or newsletters to your routine. Imagine looking back at your 2025 Spotify Wrapped and seeing AI podcasts among your top listens!

Some great starting points:

• Hard Fork by the New York Times: Explores technology trends, including AI’s impact on society and work.

• The Loop by Lumiera (shameless plug!), and the Lumiera Podcast Playlist: AI literacy and practical business insights.

• Exponential View by Azeem Azhar: A deep dive into AI’s role in the broader tech ecosystem- with the free plan you only get an occasional newsletter. 

Evaluate and Reflect

Growth doesn’t happen without reflection. At the end of each month, ask yourself:

• Where did AI save me time or improve outcomes?

• What felt clunky or hard to adopt?

• Which tools were most impactful, and how can I use them more?

Adjust your plan based on these insights. 

How to Make Monthly Reflection Happen?

Talk to your future self today and include nudging into your routine. 

• Set a Reminder, add a recurring calendar event at the end of each month titled “AI Reflection.” Treat it as a non-negotiable appointment.

• Pair It with Another Habit: Combine reflection with an existing routine, like your monthly team check-in or a Friday afternoon review.

• Involve Your Team: Host a short “AI Wins and Lessons” session with your team to share what worked, what didn’t, and ideas for the next month.

• Use AI to Help: Ask tools like ChatGPT to create a reflection template or summarize your usage insights from the month.

By making reflection a regular part of your routine, you ensure that your AI fitness journey stays on track and delivers meaningful results, both for you and your team.

Remember, AI literacy is a journey, not a destination.

Until next time.

Stephanie Wolf

Sharing her experiences from companies like Klarna and EY, Stephanie's monthly column will be crafted for professionals who are ready to integrate AI into their daily work beyond routine tasks like drafting emails or preparing presentations. Her articles will provide practical examples and relatable strategies to make AI a valuable tool in everyday business activities.

On behalf of Team Lumiera,

Emma - Business Strategist

Allegra - Data Specialist

Lumiera has gathered the brightest people from the technology and policy sectors to give you top-quality advice so you can navigate the new AI Era.

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