Facing a few weeks of limited mobility after my carpal tunnel surgery has made me rethink a lot of my daily routines. Typing? Scrolling? Even basic tasks like texting or managing blog posts?
Luckily, there’s tech for that. And today, I’m sharing a few tools that are making one-handed life a whole lot easier.
🖐️ Devices & Apps I’m Relying On:
✨ Voice-to-Text (iPhone & Google Docs)
Dictating my thoughts instead of typing them has been a total game-changer. It’s not perfect—but it’s way faster (and less stressful) than pecking at the keyboard letter by letter.
✨ WordPress App (Mobile Posting)
Managing my blog from my phone or tablet has made it possible to keep things running smoothly with just a few taps. Scheduling posts, editing drafts, checking comments—it’s all doable without needing two hands.
✨ Shortcut Buttons (Accessibility Settings)
Setting up custom shortcuts for actions like “Scroll Down” or “Back to Home” reduces the number of swipes and stretches I need to make.
✨ Wireless Mouse with Large Buttons
Even using my iMac, having a wireless mouse (with an easy-click design) helps a lot. It’s easier than fussing with a trackpad one-handed—and less frustrating, too.
✨ ChatGPT for Blog Posts and Images
Teaming up with ChatGPT to generate customized blog posts and post images has made the creative side much easier and more consistent. It saves time, keeps my voice strong and focused, and lets me stay connected with my audience even when physically typing is harder.
🌿 A New Kind of Productivity
Slowing down hasn’t meant stopping. It’s meant adapting, streamlining, and giving myself permission to be creative in a different way.
I’m learning that flexibility isn’t just a survival skill—it’s a superpower.
✨ Final Thought:
There’s more than one way to get things done. And sometimes the most powerful tool you have… is the willingness to try a new approach.
—
Mell
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