Let’s be real. Most days I don’t have two hours to sit down and write a perfectly polished blog post. If you’ve ever tried writing content with a toddler (or a cat) on your lap, a half-drunk coffee somewhere under a pile of laundry, and a brain that feels like it’s buffering… this one’s for you.
This is my “lazy girl” blog workflow. It’s the exact 30-minute routine I use when I want to publish a post without spiraling into perfectionism. If you’ve ever said “I should blog more, but I just don’t have time,” this is your permission slip to do it differently.
Because yes, you can blog consistently, show up with value, and grow your visibility. You don’t need a full afternoon to make it happen.
Why I Needed a Lazy Blogging Routine
Life is full. Business, kids, and coffee that’s never hot.
I used to think writing blog posts had to mean a three-hour deep work session, a fancy SEO checklist, and at least two rewrites. But then life got… life-y. And honestly? My business couldn’t wait for a quiet house and full creative energy.
I’ve forever been saying I’ll do it when life slows down. Things will get easier when the kids are grown. But, time has a way, ya know. No matter how long I waited, I never found more of it. The quiet, spacious moments I imagined? They always managed to fill up with something else.
So I created a workflow that works for me. One that honors how messy, real-life mompreneur energy actually looks.
Perfectionism was the real blog killer
Let’s talk about the real reason blogging often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Perfectionism. I’d sit down to “write a quick post” and suddenly I was two hours deep in thesaurus tabs and second-guessing every sentence.
Spoiler alert: done is better than dazzling.
What My 30-Minute Blog Post Workflow Looks Like
Here’s the full breakdown of my lazy blog workflow. Every step keeps you moving, not stuck editing one sentence over and over.
Step 1 (5 min): Drop the idea in a note or doc
Anytime an idea hits – during a walk, while cooking, mid-scroll – I jot it into my notes app or Google Doc. No pressure to write it all out. Just a working title or quick sentence about what it could cover, a topic, anything.
Bonus tip: I keep a “lazy blog ideas” doc open in my bookmarks bar so it’s always one click away.
Step 2 (10 min): Brain dump into a rough outline
Grab your idea and jot down:
- A rough intro
- Two or three key points
- A one-line takeaway or CTA
This is not about sounding fancy. This is about momentum.
Step 3 (5 min): Feed the outline into ChatGPT (or my custom bot, PixiePost)
Copy and paste that outline and say something like:
“Turn this into a casual, 600-word blog post in my voice. Use short paragraphs and bullet points.”
Boom. Draft done.
Step 4 (5 min): Quick edit for tone and voice
Skim the draft and make fast tweaks:
- Add a personal anecdote or side comment
- Fix any awkward lines
- Make sure it sounds like you
Think of it like editing a friend’s email, not grading a paper.
Step 5 (5 min): Format in WordPress and hit schedule
Add headings, make it skimmable, and hit schedule. Done and done.
If you’ve got time, toss in some internal links or create a quick graphic in Canva. If not? Publish it anyway.
Real Talk: Why This Works (Even If You Feel “Lazy”)
Done is better than perfect
When you publish something, you’re building momentum. And truthfully? Your audience doesn’t need your post to be perfect. They need it to be helpful, honest, and human.
It builds consistency without burnout
This workflow keeps me showing up. Not because I force myself to blog weekly, but because the barrier is low enough to show up even on a C+ energy day. And that adds up.
Quick Note (Because I Gotta Be Honest)
Disclaimer: It wasn’t this easy when I started.
I’ve created custom ChatGPTs that actually understand my tone, my business, and my ideal client. It took time. I’ve gone back and forth with my bots to get content that sounds more like me and less like… well, a robot that’s read too many marketing blogs.
So if you’re thinking, “I’ll just pop into ChatGPT and get a ready-to-publish post in five minutes,” hold up. There’s some pre-work involved. But don’t worry – I’m working on something behind the scenes that’ll walk you through the full process start to finish.
No official announcement yet, but it’s coming. And it’s made for you.
What to Try If You Only Have 30 Minutes
A prompt that works every time
If you don’t know what to write, try this:
“One thing I wish more [your audience] knew about [your topic] is…”
That’s it. Start there. Write how you’d explain it to a friend.
Pre-set blog outlines to save even more time
Keep two or three blog skeletons ready:
- “Five things I learned about [topic]”
- “How I [solved a problem] without [common pain point]”
- “What I wish I knew before [milestone or launch]”
Rotate these each month and you’ll never feel like you’re starting from scratch.
Final Thoughts for the Lazy Girl Blogger
You don’t have to hustle to be consistent
You’re allowed to take shortcuts. To make it easier. To write blog posts that are helpful but imperfect.
Give yourself permission to write “good enough” posts
Here’s the truth. Blogging is beneficial for your business. A B-minus blog post that gets published will always outperform the A-plus draft that never leaves your Google Docs.
If blogging has felt like too much lately, start here. Try this lazy blog workflow, set a timer, and write like no one’s watching. Don’t stress over the SEO, just publish.
And if you’re curious about how AI can actually save you time without sounding like a robot, grab this freebie. I break it down step by step.
