A Day in My Practice Routine

I want to give you a real look at what my daily practice actually looks like—especially if you’re just starting out like me.

Morning Practice (7:40 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.)

I usually start my day around 7:40 a.m.

In this first session, I focus mainly on speed building. For about an hour, I’m not worrying about typing everything out or being perfect—I’m simply training my ear and voice to keep up with faster dictation.

After that, I shift into accuracy practice. This is where I slow things down a bit and focus on getting it right.

To wrap up my morning session, I’ll do a quick one-minute type-up, just to stay familiar with the process.

Right now, I’m not fully in software yet. I’m still in that stage where I:

• Dictate

• Listen back

• Type everything into Word

So if you’re in that same place—you’re not behind. I’m right there with you.

Evening Practice (Around 5:30–6:00 p.m.)

If I don’t have class, I come back in the evening for a longer session.

This is when I follow more of a full practice routine, like the 3-hour structure.

I go back into:

• Speed building (pushing above my current speed)

• Accuracy work

• Review and correction

At the end, I complete a final test.

Even though it’s called a “five-minute take,” it actually takes me about an hour and a half to complete because:

• I have to dictate it

• Type it out

• Review it

• Then send it to my instructor

So it’s definitely more than just five minutes—it’s a full process.

Where I Am Right Now

I’m still growing. I’m still learning. I’m not at the finish line yet.

But I’m showing up every day, doing the work, and trusting that progress is happening—even when it feels slow.

If you’re just starting out, I hope this gives you a realistic picture of what the journey can look like.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep going.

Faith Reflection

There are days when progress feels slow… when it seems like I should be further along by now.

But I’m reminded that growth doesn’t always happen all at once—it happens in the quiet, consistent moments.

“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.” — Proverbs 22:29 (ESV)

Every practice session matters. Every repetition counts. And every step forward—no matter how small—is preparing me for where God is taking me.