How to Effortlessly Write Blogs Using Voice Notes
My morning routine has become one of the most impactful and significant things I've developed over the last year. It helps me redirect my energy, focus, and attention on myself before I start my workday—before I open my laptop, before I even speak to another human.
It’s a time when my thoughts become clear. I can sort my list of priorities, separate what actually needs to get done from the random mental clutter, and set the tone for my day. For me, that includes stretching, meditating, and repeating affirmations. But lately, I’ve added something else: writing a blog.
How? By simply using my voice recording app.
The Power of Speaking Your Blogs into Existence
If you’ve ever sat down to “write” a blog and immediately felt stuck, this trick is for you. Instead of forcing yourself to type, just start talking. We all have a voice recording app (if you’re on iPhone, it’s built right in). Open it up, hit record, and speak like you’re talking to a potential client, a friend, or even just your future self.
You don’t have to get it perfect. You don’t even have to start over if you stumble. Just talk. Ramble if you need to. Pretend you’re the host of the most brilliant podcast in the world, and this is your next big idea.
You can use this technique to:
Share client case studies
Reflect on things you wish you had done differently
Sort out new business ideas
Capture insights from your daily experiences
It’s like journaling, but without the pressure of physically writing. Just let your ideas flow.
Turning Your Voice Notes into a Blog (In Minutes)
Once you’ve recorded your thoughts, here’s how to turn them into a blog:
Export your voice recording as an MP3 and send it to yourself via AirDrop (if you're on Mac) or email.
Use AI to help refine your words. If you prefer, transcribe the audio first using a transcription tool, or you can input the recording into ChatGPT and ask it to turn your voice note into a blog.
Edit and personalize. AI will give you a great starting point, but you’ll want to tweak it to sound like you. Keep your personality in it!
Why This Works (Especially for Lifestyle-Focused Entrepreneurs)
As small business owners who prioritize lifestyle, we don’t always have the luxury of sitting at a desk for hours brainstorming content. Creativity doesn’t happen on demand—it happens in motion, in moments of reflection, or while doing everyday activities.
Maybe your best ideas come:
On your morning walk
While driving to the grocery store
During a quiet coffee break
That’s the beauty of this method. Instead of forcing creativity in front of a blank screen, you capture it when it naturally flows. Then, by the time you sit down at your desk, your blog is practically done.
Try It for a Week
I challenge you to try this every day for a week. Each morning, or during any downtime, record a short voice note with a blog idea. By the end of the week, you’ll have a collection of content ready to go.
This is how I integrate my morning routine with my content creation, and it’s made blogging feel effortless. Give it a shot—you might be surprised at how easily the words flow when you stop overthinking and just start talking.