Feel like everyone’s getting help from AI tools and you’re just… watching?
Been there.
You hear folks going on about ChatGPT, Midjourney, Notion AI, and you’re like, “Cool, but how do I actually use these without pulling my hair out?”
This guide will show you how to actually use AI tools like a pro. No big words. No tech talk. Just real stuff that works.
Why Should You Even Care About AI Tools?
Let’s keep it simple.
AI tools save time.
Like, hours.
They help you:
- Write stuff (emails, blogs, Insta captions)
- Make visuals (posters, thumbnails, cool-looking content)
- Plan your week, organise chaos, think clearly
And the best bit? You don’t need to be “techie.”
You just need to know where to click and what to ask.
ChatGPT – Your AI Writing Sidekick
I use ChatGPT every day.
Not just to answer questions.
But to help me write when I’m tired or stuck.
Here’s how it helps:
- Instagram captions – quick, catchy, no headache
- Emails – formal or chill, it nails both
- Blog outlines – saves you hours planning
- Scripts – for videos, podcasts, whatever
Example Prompt:
“Write a blog intro on why skincare matters, make it fun and punchy.”
Tips to get better output:
- Be clear about what you want
- Give some context (your brand, tone, who it’s for)
- Ask it to rewrite stuff till it sounds right
Midjourney – Words In, Images Out
Now, visuals.
You want cool images but you can’t draw.
Midjourney fixes that.
Type a few words and boom — you get 4 options.
But yeah, it runs on Discord. That’s weird at first.
Here’s the fast-start guide:
- Sign up for Discord
- Join the Midjourney server
- Jump into a newbie channel
- Type
/imagine+ your idea
Example Prompt:
/imagine a young woman running through a field at sunset with birds flying overhead
In 30 seconds, you get images.
Click to upscale, tweak, or download.
What I use it for:
- YouTube thumbnails
- Product mockups
- Ads that stand out
️ Bonus AI Tools I Actually Use
These aren’t just fancy names.
These tools help me work faster and think less:
- Notion AI – Turns brain-dump notes into clean plans
- Canva Magic Write – Makes Canva even easier. Use it for copy ideas.
- Descript – Edit your voice or video like text. It’s scary good.
- Hemingway + Grammarly – Makes writing clearer, tighter, less waffle
You Don’t Need to Know It All — Just Start
Most people are scared to even try.
“I’ll mess it up.”
Yeah, so what?
That’s how you learn.
Try this challenge:
- Open ChatGPT. Ask it to write your next LinkedIn post.
- Go to Midjourney. Make a visual for that post.
- Share it.
You’re already ahead of 90% of people.
✅ Real-World Uses That Save Me Time
Want examples?
- Content calendars: I ask ChatGPT to plan 30 days of content.
- Product names: I use AI to brainstorm new names with meaning.
- Visual branding: I test logo ideas in Midjourney before hiring a designer.
All of this used to take me days.
Now? Maybe an hour total.
Wrap Up — How to Use AI Tools Like a Pro
If you skipped the whole thing (no offence), here’s your cheat sheet:
- ChatGPT: Writing, planning, saving brainpower
- Midjourney: Fast image creation from simple prompts
- Canva AI / Notion AI: Organise and create content faster
- Start slow. Try things. Don’t be scared.
No one’s a pro at the beginning.
But once you start using AI tools like a pro — from ChatGPT to Midjourney —
you’ll wonder how you ever worked without them.
