The time change threw me off - really badly - I'm a night owl so pushing my late nights to be later throws my mornings off. I tried to go to bed early last night... but then I woke up TOO EARLY. I'll get there.
Had some fun stuff over the past two days:
Committee meeting (yay, chamber!)
Invitation to present at a career fair (also connected to chamber contacts)
Picked up my truck from the shop so my brakes are all fixed
Got a call to cover a day up in Ashe County (pretty drive)
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I've been playing with my updated fee schedule, which includes that pesky little cancellation fee for same-day cancellation (we talked about this in our Zoom).
I feel so accomplished today! Hopefully I'll get my clock working right in the next few days.
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!
