Skip to main content

Hump Day Reflections: Surgery, ADHD, and Staying Productive in Recovery

 

Happy Hump Day, y’all! 🐪✨ Tomorrow morning, I’ll be heading into surgery (a hysterectomy, if we’re being discreet), and while I know it’s necessary, I can’t help but feel a little nervous. What’s waiting for me on the other side? How bad will the pain be? How will my ADHD handle the fact that I have to sit still for a while?

The Battle Between Recovery and Restlessness

For those of us with ADHD, the idea of forced rest is torture. I’m the type to jump into action at the drop of a dime, especially when it comes to running my business. While my full-time job provides benefits for this kind of situation, Moodsips Customs relies entirely on me—my creativity, my hustle, and my ability to make things happen fast. But for the next few weeks, my only job is to rest and heal.

But let’s be real, “resting” doesn’t mean I’ll be doing nothing. 😂

My Post-Surgery Productivity Plan (From Bed, Of Course!)

Since I won’t be able to work on custom tumblers or vinyl designs right away, I’m shifting my focus to things I can do while snuggled up in bed, surrounded by snacks, gadgets, and family. Here’s the plan:

💻 Marketing & Social Media – Now’s the perfect time to build up my online presence, engage with my audience, and push my brand further. If you’re not following me yet, now’s the time!
📢 Website
📍 LinkedIn
🐦 Twitter

📚 Learning & Growing – I’ll be diving into business books and YouTube tutorials to level up my skills. Whether it’s new crafting techniques or marketing strategies, I’d love your suggestions! Drop your favorite books or online classes in the comments!

🍿 Binge-Watching & Brainstorming – ADHD hyperfocus means I’ll probably get lost in a rabbit hole of creative ideas. New product designs? New business strategies? Who knows, but I’ll be ready to roll when I’m back on my feet!

The Takeaway

Recovery is a forced pause, but it doesn’t have to be a setback. Taking care of yourself is taking care of your business. Burnout can be just as damaging as an illness, so if your body tells you to slow down, listen.

Now tell me—what’s your favorite way to stay productive when you have to take it easy? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇🏽✨

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Presidential Creativity: Leaders Who Overcame the Obstacles

Happy President’s Day!  Ever wondered what some of our past presidents would be like if they had a creative business or a blog? Turns out, quite a few of them had artistic passions, learning challenges, and even traits that align with ADHD! JFK: The ADHD Icon Before It Had a Name John F. Kennedy was known for his high energy, quick thinking, and ability to hyperfocus —all classic ADHD traits. He thrived under pressure and had an incredible ability to switch gears quickly. If he were alive today, he’d probably be the guy impulsively buying 14 different types of resin molds at 2 AM because he just had to try them all. 😆 FDR: The Original Blogger? Franklin D. Roosevelt wasn’t just a president —he was also a writer. He penned articles, speeches, and letters that kept the country motivated during tough times. If blogging had been a thing in the 1930s, you know FDR would’ve had a daily motivational blog with deep reflections, leadership advice, and probably some witty sarcasm. LBJ ...
Post a Comment
Read more

From Pandemic Hobby to Moodsips Customs: How I Turned a Random Craft into a Business

 You know how people say, "Find what you love and make money doing it"? Yeah, I didn’t plan on that happening. But here we are. Let me tell you how I accidentally turned my crafty quarantine boredom into Moodsips Customs, LLC. It all started during the pandemic when we were all stuck inside, losing track of time and binge-watching way too many shows. In a desperate attempt to keep my sanity, I decided to try resin art. No real reason—just something new to keep me from online shopping myself into debt. So, I made myself a rolling tray with an Aries logo on it (because, obviously, Aries energy is unmatched). It was just for me, something cool to have around the house. But then, I made the crucial mistake of posting it on Facebook. Next thing I knew, people were sliding into my DMs asking where they could get one. Friends, family, random internet strangers—everyone wanted a custom tray. And they were willing to pay. At first, I was just charging for supplies, but then I realize...
Post a Comment
Read more

Sunday Setup: This Week’s Business Goals

  Happy Sunday, y’all! ☕️✨ A new week is right around the corner, and I’m setting my intentions early. This week, I’m focusing on two key goals that will help Moodsips Customs grow and keep things moving forward. Goal #1: Boost Email List Sign-Ups 📩 My email list is the VIP section of Moodsips Customs. It’s where I drop exclusive deals, early access to new products, and behind-the-scenes updates. This week, I’m pushing hard to get more subscribers by: ✅ Promoting my email sign-up on social media ✅ Adding more incentives (Who doesn’t love a discount? 👀) ✅ Making sure my website www.moodsipscustoms.com highlights the benefits of signing up Not on the list yet? Fix that now! Sign up here and get all the perks. 🎉 Goal #2: Increase Product Visibility Through SEO 🔍 I want more people finding my custom drinkware, vinyl designs, and gifts when they search online. That means doubling down on SEO-friendly content by: ✅ Using high-ranking crafting and ADHD keywords in my blog p...
Post a Comment
Read more