When you have to buckle down, how do you do it? I shower with my yummy products, dress in my most comfy stuff and get ready to produce the pages.
Add to it that the technology we're using is going to be INSTANTANEOUS - as in I'll be with the reporter IN HER FILE, editing as she's writing, well, I need to be comfy AND ready to deal with stress.
So today I'm in the comfiest of outfits (down to the soft house socks) and have prepped myself so that once the start time hits, I'm ready to edit behind my amazing writer client.
This is the goal, gang - to be able to produce realtime in the moment such that by the end of the day, you can send the FINAL transcript within hours - but you need a good team to do it and the tech to make it seamless.
Connection Magic Shared Editing, RealTeam - whatever you're working with, learn how to use it as an editor AND as a writer! Challenge yourself (and stay comfy 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!
