This week threw me a curveball, and honestly, it was frustrating. One moment, I was feeling like a champion, hitting my boxing workouts with full force. The next, I had a hurt thumb, and suddenly, everything slowed down. My writing goals took a hit—literally. It’s crazy how one small injury can throw off an entire workflow. Typing at 92 WPM to struggling at 32 WPM is a whole different kind of pain, one that’s less about physical discomfort and more about patience.
Writing Challenges and Progress
The biggest impact of my injury has been on my weekly short story schedule. Falling behind by three stories isn’t exactly the progress I wanted. But instead of dwelling on the backlog, I’m shifting my focus. Writing is a long game, and minor setbacks don’t define the overall journey. I’ll get caught up, even if it takes a bit longer. The important thing is that I’m still moving forward.
On a brighter note, I’ve dived back into two books that are almost finished. Revisiting these stories has been a wild trip down memory lane. It’s like catching up with old friends—characters I know intimately but haven’t spent time with in a while. Reading through them has given me fresh motivation to get them done this year. I know how close I am, and that alone is pushing me forward.
It’s interesting to see how my writing has evolved. There are parts I love, moments that make me cringe, and sections where I just shake my head at past choices. But that’s the beauty of revising and finishing projects. There’s always an opportunity to refine, elevate, and bring out the best in a story.
Personal Productivity Wins
Despite my writing setback, I’ve been feeling a lot more in control of my personal productivity. I’ve been refining my workflow, staying on task, and experimenting with different tools to optimize how I track ideas and notes. One concept I’ve been playing with is the idea of a commonplace notebook. The problem? I don’t want to carry seven million notebooks with me everywhere I go. The solution? I haven’t quite figured it out yet.
I’m toying with digital alternatives, trying out a mix of apps that allow both typed and handwritten notes. There’s something about handwriting that makes information stick differently, but I also love the convenience of having everything searchable in a digital format. I have a feeling this will be one of those things I change my mind on a dozen times before I find a system that works. Maybe by next week, I’ll have thrown the whole idea out the window. We’ll see.
What I do know is that my ability to focus has improved dramatically. Whether it’s the structured daily planning or just being in a better headspace, I’m getting things done without feeling overwhelmed. That’s a huge win.
Fitness: Adapting to Injury
Fitness has been another major focus for me. Before hurting my thumb, I was absolutely crushing my workouts. It’s been one of the most rewarding parts of my routine—seeing progress, feeling stronger, and pushing past limits. Then, boom—setback.
It’s easy to get discouraged when an injury happens, especially when you’re in a solid rhythm. But instead of letting it derail me, I’m adjusting. Sure, I can’t go all out in boxing right now, and some exercises are off-limits, but that doesn’t mean progress stops. I’ve been modifying workouts, focusing on what I can do rather than what I can’t. That mindset shift makes all the difference.
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from fitness (and life in general) is that consistency matters more than perfection. You don’t need to be at 100% every single day. You just need to show up, do what you can, and keep moving forward. And that’s exactly what I’m doing.
Looking Ahead
So, what’s next? Catching up on writing, continuing to refine my productivity systems, and staying consistent in fitness—injury or not. I know I won’t always have perfect weeks, but the important thing is that I don’t let setbacks turn into excuses. Progress is progress, no matter how slow it feels.
If anything, this week has been a reminder that adaptability is key. Plans don’t always go as expected, but adjusting and finding ways to keep moving forward is what makes the difference. I might be writing slower right now, but I’m still writing. My short stories may be behind schedule, but they’re not abandoned. My workouts have changed, but they haven’t stopped. And that’s what matters.
Here’s to another week of pushing forward—thumb injury and all.
How was your week? Did you hit any roadblocks, and how did you handle them? Let’s keep each other accountable!
