There's a saying I like to share with my mentees - actually, there are two different versions of the same sentiment - about how we feel about our days on the record. Both are indicative of understanding that sometimes you're ON FIRE and doing great and other days you're just not feeling it and it feels like your fingers or your tongue (depending on your method) just don't/doesn't belong to you.
The trick is to realize that every day is a new day and just because one day was one way doesn't mean the next day you're on the record you'll have the same experience. And you can always take something away from these days. I'll do a video of this tomorrow so we can talk about my suggestions for this.
But for now, the sayings are:
1. Some days you're the pigeon; some days, you're the statue.
2. Some days you're the windshield; some days you're the bug.
And one of my favorite lines of pop culture iconoclasm is:
Han Solo: "Great, kid. Don't get cocky."
Because, from another episode in the StarWars universe, "There's always a bigger fish."
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!
