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October 22, 2025
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How AI and Automation Can Truly Transform Your Daily Life: A Personal Journey from Inspiration to Real Impact

For the longest time, I used to think that AI—artificial intelligence—was just a shiny thing. Something that looked good from the outside: sleek apps, cool filters, stunning generated images, and viral videos that amaze people but don’t actually change their lives.

I thought AI was something that existed in the realm of entertainment or complicated coding—something for tech professionals, not for an ordinary person like me. That perception lasted for years, until a single video changed the way I saw everything.

This is the story of how a small spark of inspiration, combined with a brilliant automation tool, made AI a real part of my everyday life—from tracking my food and calories to changing how I see daily habits. And more importantly, how AI and automation together can help anyone—not just programmers—build systems that make life easier.

1. When AI Felt Out of Reach

When I first started hearing about AI, all I saw were impressive demos. People creating stunning artwork with tools like Midjourney or generating essays with ChatGPT. It was exciting… but distant.

AI looked like something you admire, not something you use.
I didn’t see how it could affect the daily routine of a normal person—someone who doesn’t code, doesn’t work in tech, and doesn’t build products.

And to be honest, a lot of people still feel that way. AI seems magical, but also impractical.

But then I came across a video by Ahmed Bouariki. And that’s where everything started to change.

2. A Simple Video That Opened My Eyes

Ahmed Bouariki is a talented tech reviewer, and in his video, he talked about how AI helped him lose weight. Not by joining an expensive gym. Not by hiring a personal coach.

He simply took pictures of his meals, sent them to an AI, and the AI told him:

  • Whether this food was healthy or not.

  • How many calories it contained.

  • Whether it fit into his daily calorie and macronutrient goals.

Simple. Practical. Powerful.

For the first time, AI wasn’t just something distant or futuristic. It was helping a real person make real changes in his life.

3. The Power of Being Accountable

The most powerful part of Ahmed’s story wasn’t just calorie counting. It was accountability.

When someone—or something—monitors your actions, it pushes you to stay consistent. Without accountability, it’s easy to drift back into old habits.

Ahmed didn’t have to rely on willpower alone. The AI became a daily companion, gently guiding him toward better choices.

I was amazed. But I also realized something: for me to apply this idea, I needed to make it easy. If I had to spend too much time sending pictures, asking questions, and writing down data manually… I’d quit within days.

And then, as if by fate, something started appearing repeatedly in my timeline. A tool called n8n.

4. Discovering the Magic of Automation

N8N is an automation tool. If you’re familiar with Zapier, then you already understand the concept. But n8n is different:

  • It’s cheaper.

  • It’s much more flexible.

  • You can host it on your own server.

  • And most importantly, you can build powerful workflows without being a programmer.

It clicked in my head instantly.

What if I combined AI with automation?
What if I didn’t have to manually talk to AI every time I wanted to track my food?

I could just:

  1. Take a picture of my meal.

  2. AI analyzes it automatically.

  3. It calculates calories, proteins, fats, and carbs.

  4. And it saves everything in a clean database—like Notion.

No manual work. No daily friction.
Just a smooth system running quietly in the background.

5. Building My First AI + Automation Workflow

I spent days exploring the tool. I didn’t know how to code in JSON, but I could understand the logic, follow tutorials, and adapt.

Here’s what my workflow looked like:

  1. Take a photo of the meal and send it via Telegram.

  2. The photo is automatically forwarded to ChatGPT’s vision model to analyze the food.

  3. The AI estimates calories and macros.

  4. The data is structured in JSON format.

  5. The structured data is automatically saved into Notion tables.

  6. I get a daily and weekly report of everything I’ve eaten.

At the end of the day, I can open Notion and see:

  • Total calories.

  • Total protein, fat, and carbs.

  • Meal history.

  • Trends over time.

6. Why Tracking Matters

Even if you don’t take immediate steps to improve something, just tracking it creates awareness.

When I started tracking my meals:

  • I became more mindful of what I ate.

  • I noticed patterns I’d never paid attention to.

  • I naturally started making better choices—without forcing myself.

Tracking is the first step toward improvement.

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. AI and automation made tracking effortless. And when something becomes effortless, it becomes a habit.

7. The Realization: AI Isn’t Just a Tool — It’s a Lifestyle Upgrade

What amazed me the most was how natural it felt to integrate this system into my life.

I didn’t need to “use AI” consciously. I just took a picture, and everything happened behind the scenes.

It’s like having a silent personal assistant who takes care of the boring parts of life so you can focus on what matters.

And this, I realized, is the real power of AI—not the hype, not the fancy demos, but real impact on daily habits.

8. From Food to Everything Else

Once I saw how effective this system was for food tracking, a new thought emerged:

“If I can do this with food… why not with everything else?”

And the possibilities are endless. Here are just a few examples:

 Fitness & Exercise

  • Log your workouts automatically.

  • Track progress.

  • Get AI-generated recommendations for the next session.

 Sleep & Wellness

  • Sync with your smart devices.

  • Let AI analyze your sleep patterns.

  • Get personalized advice on improving your rest.

 Learning & Productivity

  • Use AI to summarize your daily reading.

  • Automate note-taking.

  • Build a smart knowledge base that grows with you.

 Business & Work

  • Automate reports and data entry.

  • Let AI analyze trends.

  • Focus on decision-making instead of manual tasks.

This is the future: AI + automation quietly working in the background, upgrading your life without overwhelming you.

9. A Lesson from the Railway Analogy

In the past, when two cities were connected by a railway, both economies grew rapidly. The connection itself created opportunity.

I realized the same principle applies to technology:

  • AI is like one city.

  • Automation is the other.

  • When you connect them, growth explodes.

AI is powerful, but without automation, it often requires your time and attention. Automation, on the other hand, is fast but dumb—it needs intelligence. Combine them, and you get a smart system that works for you.

10. Hosting My Own Server: Owning My Tools

I decided to host my own n8n server using Hostinger. This gave me:

  • Full control over my workflows.

  • No expensive subscription fees.

  • Complete privacy.

  • A feeling of ownership over my system.

I wasn’t just using someone else’s service—I built my own personal AI assistant infrastructure.

This is a major shift happening right now: AI isn’t just for big companies anymore. Anyone can build their own ecosystem.

11. Beyond Manual Work: Fully Automated Life

Before automation, I had to:

  • Take the picture.

  • Send it manually.

  • Ask AI to calculate.

  • Copy the numbers to Notion.

Now, everything happens without me lifting a finger.

Imagine this kind of seamless integration across different parts of your life. It’s like having a team of invisible assistants, all coordinated perfectly.

That’s when AI stops being a tool—and starts becoming a lifestyle.

12. When People Underestimate AI

For years, I underestimated AI because I looked at it from the wrong angle.

I focused on what it looks like, not what it can quietly do.

The biggest impact of AI often isn’t in the flashy demos, but in the boring, repetitive tasks it takes off your shoulders.

And once I saw that clearly, I started seeing AI everywhere:

  • In the way I manage my schedule.

  • How I track habits.

  • How I process information.

  • Even how I stay accountable to my goals.

13. The Rise of AI-Powered Businesses

This shift isn’t just personal. Many people around the world are building entire businesses that run on AI + automation.

For example, many YouTubers create fully automated channels:

  1. Write a script with AI.

  2. Generate voice-over and visuals.

  3. Upload automatically.

  4. Earn passive income.

It’s like having a digital printing machine that works for you while you sleep.

Of course, platforms like YouTube have started noticing the flood of AI-generated content and are tightening their policies. But the concept remains powerful: automation + intelligence = leverage.

14. AI and Automation: The New Personal Infrastructure

Think of AI and automation like your own digital infrastructure.

  • AI gives intelligence — it can understand, analyze, and respond.

  • Automation gives execution — it can perform tasks repeatedly without your involvement.

Together, they create systems that work while you don’t.

The beauty of this approach is that you don’t need to be a software engineer. You just need:

  • A bit of curiosity,

  • A few reliable tools,

  • And a vision of what you want to automate.

15. Real Use Cases You Can Build Without Coding

Here are a few practical, beginner-friendly ideas anyone can build:

 Health & Nutrition Tracker

  • Snap a photo of your food.

  • AI analyzes it.

  • Automation logs it in Notion or Google Sheets.

 Learning Companion

  • Copy any article you read.

  • AI summarizes it.

  • Automation sends it to your notes app.

 Daily Routine Automator

  • Automate your morning checklist.

  • Sync your sleep tracker.

  • Trigger tasks automatically when you wake up.

 Smart Email Assistant

  • AI reads your emails.

  • Categorizes them.

  • Automation moves them to folders or drafts replies.

 Goal Progress Dashboard

  • AI analyzes your daily logs.

  • Automation updates charts, reminders, and summaries.

All of these can be built with no advanced coding. Just tools like n8n, Notion, Telegram, and ChatGPT.

16. The Psychological Shift: From Effort to Flow

One of the most surprising benefits of building this system wasn’t technical—it was psychological.

When daily tracking became effortless, my resistance to doing it disappeared.

  • No more guilt about skipping.

  • No more friction.

  • No more starting over.

AI and automation helped me move from effort mode to flow mode.
It became a natural part of my life, not a burden.

17. Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start

Five years ago, building something like this would have required a team of developers.

Today:

  • Tools are no-code or low-code.

  • AI models are accessible to everyone.

  • Automation platforms are affordable or free.

  • Hosting your own server is easier than ever.

You don’t need a company.
You don’t need a big budget.
You just need to start.

18. A Vision for the Future

The future isn’t about AI replacing people.
It’s about people using AI as a personal infrastructure.

  • Instead of checking calories manually, AI does it.

  • Instead of entering data manually, automation does it.

  • Instead of reacting to life, you design it.

This is the quiet revolution happening right now.

19. Lessons I Learned on This Journey

  1. Start small. My entire system began with one picture of a meal.

  2. Don’t wait to become an expert. You’ll learn along the way.

  3. Automate what you repeat. If you do something more than twice a day, automate it.

  4. AI doesn’t need to be perfect. Even 80% automation saves you hours.

  5. Own your tools. Hosting your own server gives you independence.

20. Final Thoughts: Your Turn to Build

For years, I thought AI was just a showpiece—something for others. But now, it has become part of my daily life in the most practical way.

This combination of AI + automation is a superpower.
It turns simple ideas into powerful systems.
It lets you build your own personal assistant.
It saves time, energy, and mental space.

So here’s my advice to you:

  • Don’t overthink it.

  • Don’t wait for the “perfect” idea.

  • Start with something simple, like tracking your meals.

  • And watch how it grows.

Because once AI becomes part of your daily flow, everything changes.

 Tools Mentioned in This Article

  • n8n — Automation platform to connect apps and workflows.

  • ChatGPT — AI assistant for analysis and conversation.

  • Notion — Database and note-taking app for structured data.

  • Telegram — Messaging app used as an interface.

  • Hostinger — Hosting service for self-hosted workflows.

 A Final Word of Encouragement

You don’t have to be a programmer to use AI.
You don’t have to be a tech genius to automate your life.
You just need to be curious, take the first step, and let AI handle the rest.

Whether you’re trying to:

  • Get healthier,

  • Become more productive,

  • Or simply make daily tasks easier,

AI and automation can help you design a smarter, smoother life.

This is not science fiction anymore.
This is real. And it’s available to you—today.

If you enjoyed this article, consider sharing it with someone who still thinks AI is just a fancy gadget. The truth is—it’s so much more.

Written by someone who believed AI was distant… until it became part of his daily life.

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Abdulaziz Albalushi

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