So we've now reached the stage of purging.
We moved so quickly that the purge that SHOULD HAVE happened before we left and paid to move stuff didn't happen and everything got boxed up. So now we're going through each box with a terrifying will to remove clutter. Papers being sent to the shred pile, some things to be scanned (I will have a little something for subscribers!) and some things to be "organized" well, I hope.
We have company coming for the holidays so we need to be getting this done. (along with putting up pictures, a few more curtains, and getting the last few pages out).
Happy Christmas Week! (And solstice too!)
You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
