📜Brain Fried? Post This.

Hey, it’s Dr. Marcella.

In today’s issue:

• What to post when you’re running on caffeine and fumes
  

• 3 “lifeline” post types that work when your brain is fried
  

• AI prompts to help you show up even when you have nothing to post

P.S. This afternoon, I’m going live to show you how to finally post with confidence — and make content that actually sells.

I’m hosting a free live webinar:
From Invisible to In-Demand: How to (finally!) Create Social Media Posts that Sell Using AI (No copywriting or tech skills needed.)

We go live at 2 pm EST (11 am PST). Register for the webinar here before it fills up:
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PROMPT OF THE WEEK

When Your Brain is Toast

Here’s a prompt you can use to still show up:

"Write a short, relatable social media post for a small business owner who’s feeling burnt out but still trying to show up for their audience. Make it honest, empathetic, and end with a simple reminder that it’s okay to be human."

Use this prompt when you’re too tired to write but still want to connect. It works because it’s real — and real sells.

BEHIND THE PROMPT

Stop Posting and Praying for Sales

If you’re still guessing what to post, trying to sell online and getting crickets in return…
You need this.

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BEYOND THE SCROLL

What to Post When You’re Tired, Stuck, or Just Over It

Let’s talk about that moment — the one where you're sitting at your laptop, phone in hand, with exactly zero inspiration.

You know you “should” post today.
You haven’t shown up in a few days.
You told yourself you were going to batch content, schedule things, be that person.

But life happened.
Clients needed you.
Family needed you.
And now you’re here, 7:42 p.m., trying to whip something up before the algorithm forgets you exist.

I’ve been there more times than I can count.
And if you’re reading this, I’d bet my best mug that you have too.

Here’s what I want you to know:

💡 You don’t have to post perfect. You just have to post something that feels true.

And believe it or not, some of your most powerful posts — the ones that connect, get comments, and even convert — are born from the days you feel like you've got nothing left in the tank.

Why?

Because when you're over it, tired, stretched too thin to pretend… that’s often when your realest content shows up.

You don’t need to be “on” — you just need to be honest

We’ve all been fed the lie that content has to be:

• Valuable
  

• Beautiful
  

• Consistent
  

• Strategic
  

• SEO-optimized
  

• Hashtag-happy
  

• And also fun, educational, inspirational, AND sales-driven… all at once.
  

Exhausted yet?

Here’s the truth no one tells you:

🔥 Some of the most engaging posts online are also the simplest.

The posts that say:

• “I didn’t feel like posting today. So here’s a picture of my coffee and a thought I can’t stop thinking about.”
  

• “If you’re building a business and crying in your car between client calls, I see you.”
  

• “Here’s a peek at something I’m working on. No filter. Just trying to figure it out as I go.”
  

When you post like that — stripped down, real, not trying so hard — you build something more powerful than an aesthetic feed: trust.

And trust is what actually sells.

The 3 types of posts that still work when you don’t want to post at all

If you’re in the “I should post today but I have no brain cells left” zone, try one of these:

1. “IYKYK” Posts — Quiet Content that Creates Belonging

These are posts that make your audience feel like they’re part of an inside joke or shared struggle.

No long caption. No big setup. Just something that says:
“You’re not alone. I get it.”

Examples:

• A photo of your messy desk with the caption “Entrepreneur chic.”
  

• A reel of your five open tabs with trending audio and a caption that reads, “Just another day running my empire 😵‍💫”
  

• A quick text post: “Who else scheduled a post at 11:59 p.m. just to say you posted today? 🙋🏾‍♀️”
  

These posts are low-effort but high-connection.

Prompt to use:
 “Write a short post that uses humor or empathy to connect with overwhelmed business owners who feel behind on content.”

2. “Lazy Genius” Behind-the-Scenes

You don’t have to have something finished or polished to share it.
People love to see what you’re working on — even when it’s messy.

Try:

• A screenshot of your draft caption (typos and all)
  

• A quick selfie with the caption: “Trying to look confident while writing tomorrow’s email 🙃”
  

• A 10-second video showing your desktop with a voiceover: “This is what content creation looks like when you’re half asleep.”
  

These kinds of posts humanize you. They also show that you’re doing the work — even when it’s not perfect.

Prompt to use:
 “Write a casual caption that describes what I’m working on today, using humor and honesty. Include a soft CTA if relevant.”

3. “I’ve Been There” Truth Drop

Sometimes, all your audience needs is to hear the truth from someone who’s been where they are.

This kind of post doesn’t need a long story or polished narrative.
Just speak plainly. Open a wound — and offer a little healing.

Example starters:

• “Here’s what I wish someone told me when I started…”
  

• “This week was rough. But here’s what I learned…”
  

• “Not a win, not a loss. Just a reminder that progress isn’t always pretty.”
  

Prompt to use:
“Write a one-paragraph Instagram post that begins with: ‘Here’s what I wish someone told me when I started…’ Make it real and encouraging.”

How AI can help you write these when you don’t want to think

If you're already drained, staring at a blinking cursor, don’t try to write from scratch.

Ask AI to help you start.

Not finish.
Just start.

Feed it one of the prompts above.
Or even say something as simple as: “Write a short caption for Instagram based on the idea: I’m tired but still showing up.”

It’s like having a writing buddy who never sleeps and doesn’t judge you when you’re in sweatpants and winging it.

And we all have days like that. It’s okay. AI can help you still show up and get sales.

SCROLL-STOPPING TAKEAWAY

You’re allowed to be tired.
You’re allowed to not have the perfect post.
You’re allowed to show up messy and still make magic happen.

Today’s your chance to learn how to do that — with a little help from AI.

Hopefully I’ll see you there 💻❤️

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SCROLL TO THE END

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See ya next week!

Dr. Marcella Wilson

P.S. - With all the time I saved using AI last week, I watched Echo Valley on Apple+. Cuz it was raining outside and I just wanted to cuddle on the couch, eat comfort food and watch a dark, intense thriller. This did not disappoint.

You seen it yet?