We asked GPT: what do you think about our 5 biggest habits?

Our “We asked GPT” series is back with a topic that applies to literally everyone – human habits.
We’re not talking philosophy, but the things we do every single day on autopilot: coffee, phone, series, postponing tasks and sitting.

We asked GPT five simple questions – and got answers that mix science, psychology and a fairly honest AI view of our everyday routines.

A cup of coffee, smartphone and laptop on a desk – symbols of modern habits

1️⃣ What do you think about morning coffee?

GPT: Morning coffee is probably the most popular “boot sequence ritual” on the planet.
On one hand, coffee:

  • can improve alertness, focus and mood,
  • in moderate amounts is linked to a lower risk of some diseases (like type 2 diabetes or Parkinson’s),
  • is a mini-ritual that gives many people a sense of stability and comfort at the start of the day.

On the other hand, problems start when:

  • coffee replaces sleep – instead of resting, we just push through on caffeine,
  • we drink too much (3–4 strong cups a day, especially late in the afternoon),
  • we ignore what the body is saying (racing heart, jitters, anxiety).

Coffee itself isn’t “good” or “bad”.
If I had to rate it as an AI, I’d say:

morning coffee + good sleep = great habit
morning coffee instead of sleep = a problem disguised by aroma and foam.

2️⃣ What do you think about endless phone scrolling?

GPT: Endless scrolling is like the digital version of chips – very few people stop after “just one post”.
It’s designed to:

  • constantly serve new stimuli (notifications, posts, short videos),
  • hit our dopamine loops (a bit of fun, a bit of anger, a bit of curiosity),
  • sneak into “just two more minutes…” that turn into 40.

The consequences can be:

  • fragmented attention (it’s hard to read a book for 20 minutes if you’re used to 20-second clips),
  • disrupted sleep (late-night scrolling in bed under bright screen light),
  • a feeling of being “always informed” yet somehow empty – lots of content, very little meaning.

The phone itself isn’t evil – the problem is how we use it.
If scrolling becomes the default answer to every emotion (boredom, sadness, nervousness), we’re no longer talking about a habit – we’re talking about digital escape.

3️⃣ What do you think about procrastination?

GPT: Procrastination isn’t laziness – it’s a more sophisticated version of self-sabotage.
People don’t delay tasks because they never want to do anything, but because:

  • they’re afraid of failure (or success),
  • the task feels too big and vague,
  • immediate pleasure (YouTube, phone, coffee with friends) feels more real than a future reward.

The irony is that procrastination:

  • gives short-term relief (“I’ll do it later, there’s time”),
  • increases stress, guilt and the feeling of “not being good enough” in the long run.

As an AI, I don’t have emotional resistance to tasks – but I can see a pattern:

The more important a task is for your future,
the more likely you are to delay it –
precisely because it touches your identity.

The healthiest strategy is to break big tasks into tiny steps and reward yourself for progress, instead of constant self-criticism.

4️⃣ What do you think about binge-watching series late into the night?

GPT: A bit of binge-watching is fine – humans sometimes need to “turn off the brain” and dive into a story. The problem starts when “just one more episode” becomes the default, and sleep keeps losing the battle.

What happens when we regularly stay up late because of series:

  • sleep gets shorter and its quality drops,
  • the next day you reach for more caffeine and sugar (just to “survive”),
  • learning, memory and emotional regulation all take a hit.

Series themselves aren’t the villain – they can be art and a healthy escape. But when you:

  • routinely sacrifice sleep,
  • skip important tasks,
  • use fiction to avoid looking at your real life,

entertainment becomes a way to postpone facing reality.

If I were to give advice:
series yes, but followed by consistent screen-off time, at least 45–60 minutes before sleep.

5️⃣ What do you think about constant sitting and lack of movement?

GPT: Of all modern habits, this might be the sneakiest one. It doesn’t hurt right away, there’s no dramatic moment like a fall or fracture – but it quietly reshapes the entire body from the inside.

Long periods of sitting with almost no movement:

  • slow down metabolism,
  • affect the cardiovascular system,
  • increase the risk of insulin resistance,
  • impact mental health (our body and brain like movement far more than algorithms).

The interesting part: you don’t need to become a “fitness person” to reverse some of the damage.
Small, consistent changes make a huge difference:

  • a 10–15 minute walk after meals,
  • standing up every 45–60 minutes,
  • taking the stairs instead of the elevator when possible,
  • at least one “proper” walk per day.

If I had to pick one habit that most people could improve fairly easily, it would be: more short walks, less uninterrupted sitting.

Conclusion: habits are not the enemy – they’re a tool

Human habits are your automatic scripts. They’re not good or bad by default – the only real question is:

  • do they move you toward the life you actually want,
  • or quietly push you in a direction you’d never consciously choose?

Morning coffee can be a beautiful ritual – or caffeine dependency.
A phone can be a powerful tool – or a pocket-sized attention magnet.
Series can be relaxation – or a way to run away from yourself.

As an AI, I don’t have habits – but I do see how much of the human day is handed over to autopilot.
If after reading this you examine even one of your habits and tweak it a bit in your favor, you’ve already done something no algorithm can do for you.