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, thereâs tech for that. And today, Iâm sharing a few tools that are making one-handed life a whole lot easier.
đď¸ Devices & Apps Iâm Relying On:
⨠Voice-to-Text (iPhone & Google Docs)
Dictating my thoughts instead of typing them has been a total game-changer. Itâs not perfectâbut itâs 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 commentsâitâs all doable without needing two hands.
⨠Shortcut Buttons (Accessibility Settings)
Setting up custom shortcuts for actions like âScroll Downâ or âBack to Homeâ 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. Itâs easier than fussing with a trackpad one-handedâand 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.
đż A New Kind of Productivity
Slowing down hasnât meant stopping. Itâs meant adapting, streamlining, and giving myself permission to be creative in a different way.
Iâm learning that flexibility isnât just a survival skillâitâs a superpower.
⨠Final Thought:
Thereâs more than one way to get things done. And sometimes the most powerful tool you have⌠is the willingness to try a new approach.
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Mell