Have you ever thought about how to deal with the challenges associated with injuring yourself in a minor accident? Frankly, I was ill-prepared for these challenges when I had to deal with them.

 

Here’s How I Injured Myself

On Friday, June 11, I fell and broke two bones in my right wrist when I was walking my dogs at a park near my home. They wanted to play with a dog they saw on the trail and broke away from me, knocking me over in the process.

My husband, Bruce, took me to the local emergency room after I got home with the dogs. (In case you were wondering, I managed to drive myself and the dogs home with one hand.) I got tremendous care from all the staff there and was sent home with my lower arm in a splint.

My daughter, Anne, took me to a follow-up appointment at the orthopedic department on Thursday. I was happy to learn that my surgery was scheduled for Monday the 21st. The surgery will be done on an outpatient basis and will take a couple of hours.

 

Here’s How to Stay Positive When Dealing With Challenges

  • Pace yourself. Be realistic about what you can accomplish in any given day.
  • Celebrate your achievements, whether they are personal or professional. For instance, I was able to prepare and execute a meeting of one of my Toastmasters clubs, while only being able to type with my left hand.
  • Stay positive. Be grateful for the people in your life who provide extra assistance.
  • Adjust your schedule to include necessary downtime that may be required to fully recover from whatever circumstances you’re in.
  • Stay in touch with those who are concerned about you through phone calls, emails, social media direct messages, and text messages.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. For instance, I’m dictating this blog post to my daughter, Anne, who is editing it as well.

 

Making Adjustments In My Social Media Routines

Now is a good time for me to repurpose blog posts, so I can keep sharing valuable content on my website and on social media. I can also comment on and share others’ social media posts. It’s helpful for me to share my experience with you, but I am frustrated with the situation. I am someone who has always been purposely busy, so having to slow down is hard.

 

About Joyce

Joyce Feustel helps people, especially those age 55 and up, to become more effective using social media, especially LinkedIn and Facebook. She works with business owners, business development professionals, business consultants, job seekers, and more – ranging from entrepreneurs to people in large corporations. Find her at www.boomerssocialmediatutor.com.