Make Copilot your default!

We all have been drafting e-Mails by ourselves much longer than Copilot has been in our lives.

Word by word.

Line by line.

Typo by typo. 😂

Sticking to a new habit, going from intention to action, is challenging.

No, it is not about the challenge. It is about the gap in between.

We have to have crystal-clear why of the gap and what it consists of.

The gap consists of obstacles you may find on the way. It is about building an implementation plan which foresees the fact that the path will be tough, and things will get on your way, because building a new habit is not easy.

In Part 1, you learn about the imporance of sweeten up your Copilot goal, divide and conquer, and how to use public pledges to commit even more.

Now in part 2, we will go all the way default settings, visibility (and why it means more than just bragging), and continuity.

Tip 1: Stop deciding, start defaulting ⚙️

Habits start when we stop deciding.

So ask yourself:

• Is the Copilot app visible by default for you?
• Is it the first tool you open, or the last?
• Is the new Copilot habit I am trying to build related to the app I use the most i.e. Outlook?

Try this:

“Set it and forget it” ideas:

• Pin M365 Copilot app to your taskbar.
• Schedule daily prompts with Copilot.
• Used suggested prompts.

Tip 2: Make it visible 👀

Behavior spreads socially.

When people see others using having fun with Copilot, it feels:

✅ Fun

✅ Accepted

✅ And cool 😎

Share upward trends is not about bragging how great you are. It is about helping others to become great too!

• On your own Copilot journey. How much time did you save every week?
• Copilot usage in your organization is growing? Share it!
• Here are the most-used Copilot scenario: meeting summaries, outlook eMail drafting, and so on.

Don't wait too much to share. Start today!

Momentum matters.

Tip 3: Treat the Copilot habit as a chronic challenge 🔁

The Copilot habit is not something you acquire on January 30 and full stop.

Like sports or learning a new language:

• It requires ongoing attention
• It adapts as tools evolve
• It benefits from regular recommitment

 Progress comes from:

✅ Constant small choices.

✅ Designing better defaults.

✅ Returning to the habit, even after longer pauses.

That one reminded me about back to run every day. 🏃

AND if you notice, you keep failing to build the Copilot habit, then maybe it's time to shift your strategy.



One of the most common mistakes is people try to use AI assistances for things they rarely do. Try using Copilot for things you do on a daily basis and where you already excel, but want to get even better.