Have you ever had a brilliant idea, a burning desire to share something valuable, but then… crickets? That was me, for a long, long time. For years, the idea of consistently sharing my thoughts and insights on my blog felt like an uphill battle. I’d start something, get lost in a swirl of self-doubt, and then… nothing. Posts were sporadic, at best, and honestly, mostly nonexistent.
And you know, that’s just not how you build a business! It was frustrating, to say the least. Part of it, I’ve realized, is likely my executive function disorder, a facet of my ADHD. Getting started, especially with something that feels big and overwhelming, can be incredibly difficult. I also couldn’t afford to hire someone to help me craft my content, so I felt stuck in a loop.
Then, AI stepped onto the scene.
Like many, I was curious. I started playing around with it, and at first, I just took what it gave me. But it quickly became clear: it was… well, pretty terrible. And definitely not me. It lacked authenticity, warmth, and the unique perspective I wanted to share.
So, I shifted gears. Over the past two years, I’ve spent countless hours refining how I use AI, essentially training it to understand my brand voice. It’s been a fascinating process of going back and forth, tweaking, and refining until the output finally felt like my words, my tone, and my approach. It’s been a journey of discovery, really, about how to leverage a tool while maintaining my authentic self.
Today, I still use AI to help me write my content. It’s a key part of my process. But here’s the crucial part: I never just copy and paste. Every single post, every piece of content, goes through my hands. I make sure it’s exactly what I want to communicate, reflecting my true voice and message.
Honestly, I don’t want to rely on AI forever in the same way. So, in parallel, I’m actively practicing and refining my own writing style, building up that muscle. But for now, and for the sake of transparency, I wanted to share this part of my journey with you.
The truth is, using AI as my content assistant has been a game-changer. My business has grown significantly, and I’ve been able to share blog posts consistently, once a week, for over a year now! It’s allowed me to overcome that creative block and finally share the value I’ve always wanted to offer.
It’s about finding the tools that genuinely support your vision — and doing what works for you.
After all, what good are ideas if no one else ever gets to benefit from them?