Between coaching, consulting, parenting, and studying policy, writing can easily fall to the bottom of my list, even though it's really my first love.
I’ve always loved ideas, but the process of getting them out of my brain and onto the page hasn’t always been easy.
As someone with ADHD and dyslexia, I often struggle with executive functioning, writer’s block, and imposter syndrome. Generative AI has become a surprising ally—one that’s helped me build momentum, stay productive, and still feel like *myself* in my writing.
⚙️ How I Use AI in My Writing Process
I use tools like ChatGPT to draft initial copy for blog posts, workshop materials, emails, and more. I’ll often start by giving a few prompts about the message I want to get across or the audience I’m writing for. The AI helps me generate that first messy draft—the hardest part for my brain to start on its own.
Any time I have an idea, rather than just jotting it down on a piece of paper (that, let's be honest, I'm going to lose), I throw it into the ChatGPT or Gemini app on my phone. Later, I copy those to a draft post in Blogger. Turns out it's very motivating for me to see I have 5-6 ideas already started when I sit down to work on my blog (which I have scheduled to do for an hour per week).
Once I have that draft, I go through it in short bursts of focus, editing and reshaping the content until it sounds like me. I cut what doesn’t work, change the tone, and add details from my personal experience. It becomes *my voice,* just with a head start.
🧠 Why It Works for My Brain
- Reduces executive functioning barriers – I don’t have to start from a blank page.
- Combats imposter syndrome – Seeing my ideas take shape quickly builds confidence. ChatGPT formats them to look engaging and professional rather than basic and juvenile.
- Manages energy and attention – I can write in small, focused editing sessions rather than long blocks of time.
- Supports my unique communication style – I still do the thinking and voice work; the AI just helps me scaffold it.
Instead of feeling frozen or behind, I feel like I have a writing partner who works at my pace and helps me iterate without judgment.
🛠️ It’s Still *My* Work
Using AI doesn’t mean I’m handing over my voice or ideas. It means I have a tool that works *with* my brain instead of against it. Each post goes through my review, reflection, and rewording. That’s where the value lives—and where I reclaim my voice with clarity and confidence.
📅 Real Life, Real Tools
So, yeah, when you read my blog, I've been using AI. It fits my real, busy life. It’s not a shortcut. It’s a support. Just like I use timers, sticky notes, and shared calendars to stay organized, I use AI to help me keep showing up as a communicator, creator, and coach. Done is better than perfect.
And honestly? It's been a game-changer.
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