Week 2: Working with a broken ankle
I don’t know how to recap the week. Was it good or bad? I don’t know. I worked quite a bit, sometimes too much, and launched a new website I’m proud of. But, overall, I was down this week. Mostly because I was supposed to be at a conference in Orlando, and I didn’t get to go. Realizing that I’m not even halfway through this experience is hard to accept. However, I know a positive attitude will help me heal better than having a shitty one will.
What did I learn about working with a broken ankle in week two?
Don’t overdo it.
I did this twice this week. I started with a strict 30 minutes at work, 30 minutes with my leg above my heart. By day two, this was tossed to the wayside, and I sometimes sat with my foot down for long periods. It was not good, even without a broken ankle. Self-inflicted pressure to get things done made stepping away from the desk hard. I paid for it at night with a throbbing foot.
Take new business calls.
I spoke to four people needing web design. Two of them will end up working out. I was upfront with them that I’m recovering from an accident and won’t be available in person for some time. It was exciting to get new inquiries when things seemed quiet. Opportunities are always out there. Those that aren’t going to work out won’t be things I feel bad for not pursuing.
Say NO.
I’ve needed to work on this for quite some time. I had a past client reach out with a small project. I had to say no. At the moment, I am too busy with my current workload to take on a small job for someone I haven’t worked with in a while. I was somewhat sad but also proud of myself for knowing my limits. I plan to keep this up for the rest of my recovery.
Stay educated.
My body might be out of commission, but my brain is working overtime. Instead of watching too many Star Trek reruns (yes, I’ve been doing that), I’m trying to keep my business skills sharp and listen to good books. Right now, I’m listening to Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz. He was the keynote at the Recurring Revenue Retreat that I missed out on. I always have a pad of paper with me in my knee scooter basket to write down ideas on. I also start a new training with Troy Dean next week and the WP Elevation crowd.
Be patient with healing.
Things hurt more this week than they did last week. The swelling is subsiding, and all the pain is coming through. I’m keeping a gratitude journal so I don’t allow this to freak me out and to keep my eye on the prize—a NO SURGERY NEEDED prognosis at my next trip to the doctor in a week.
Keep moving.
It’s tempting to ask for help with everything, but I’m trying to do as much as possible because I hate sitting around. I can empty the dishwasher, wash my hair in the sink, clean up around the house, and order things like mad on Amazon.
I’ve got two weeks down with six to eight weeks to go.
WebCami is still open for business.
Week 3: https://webcamicafe.com/week-3-working-with-a-broken-ankle/
