The shooting day was this weekend and it was ALL DAY. It drained me. I was good ALL DAY - because I do have stamina, but when we were done, well, I was done too!
Seven Chapters in Beyond 225 have been shot to video. Now it's in the editor's hands. I still have other chapters to do, but they're via slide deck so I will be responsible for those recordings.
I actually did yesterday the thing that I preach - I took a down day. I wanted to rest and recuperate from the stress of not only spending the day in front of the camera but also the cumulative stress from the preparations. It worked like a charm. Now I'm back in the saddle! Let's go attack this Monday!
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!
