diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 4e48d5f880..c1c25df045 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -15,16 +15,16 @@ Please provide the following information:
 
 **- What I did**
 
-**- How I did it**
-
-**- How to verify it**
 
 **- Description for the changelog**
 <!--
 Write a short (one line) summary that describes the changes in this
-pull request for inclusion in the changelog:
--->
+pull request for inclusion in the changelog.
+It must be placed inside the below triple backticks section.
 
+NOTE: Only fill this section if changes introduced in this PR are user-facing.
+The PR must have a relevant impact/ label.
+-->
+```markdown changelog
 
-**- A picture of a cute animal (not mandatory but encouraged)**
-
+```