Voice Notes vs. Writer’s Block: My Secret Weapon!

It’s February 29th, the rare day that only pops up every four years. Not much out of the ordinary is happening today, and honestly, I’m not even sure this day scientifically counts (don’t quote me on that!). But you know what does count? The fact that I’m writing this blog post right now captures a little memory of this specific day.

Four years ago, I was in a new city, starting fresh. Back then, the future seemed clear—marriage, kids, the whole shebang. But life, as it does, had other plans.

Owning a website and writing blogs? Never in a million years! The thought never even crossed my mind. But hey, that’s the beauty of life, right? It throws you curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs turn into unexpected passions.

Fast forward to today, and who knows what the next four years hold? I honestly have no clue. Writing? Maybe. Something else entirely? Maybe that too. But one thing’s for sure: if I’m still around and doing something interesting, I’ll definitely be documenting it here on the blog.

Speaking of documentation, the real reason I’m writing this is to share a tip that’s helped me overcome writer’s block. I used to struggle mightily, going round and round in my head, tossing out ideas as irrelevant before even getting them on paper (or, in this case, the screen).

First, I tried keeping a diary, jotting down things I wanted to write. But, let’s be honest, sometimes even that felt like too much effort. I discovered the magic of voice notes! It turns out I’m much better at capturing my thoughts by speaking than by typing. I’d chat with myself on WhatsApp (my close friends know I’m a voice note person!). It’s just so much easier and more efficient!

The final piece of the puzzle? Transcribing those voice notes using the magic of Windows + H in a document. It types out everything I say, and suddenly, those once-discarded ideas are flowing freely. It’s like having a mini personal assistant! This method has been a game-changer, and I hope it might help someone else out there too.

So, there you have it—a random February 29th reflection and a bonus tip for anyone struggling with writer’s block.

Cheers!

Happy writing (or talking)!

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