So I'm sitting here today at 2:00 p.m. and have done very little in the way of work. Watched a video or two, responded to some emails, did some things around the house.
I have about 250 pages in queue. Another 300 in the transcription lineup (literally transcribing interviews for my NC IIC hearing this spring). But I can't get motivated.
This is the perennial question for reporters and scopists: Do you take a day off to NOT work or do you work even a minimal amount daily?
Today, I'll probably shoot for about 50 pages to edit. Nothing is DUE TOMORROW so I have time, but I don't want to bury myself too badly b/c now my clients are starting to get busy.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! And another Monday. I'm still dragging with the time change so I'm starting later in the day than normal. But I'm excited to start a new week with so many projects, a trip to convention, some consulting gigs, some volunteering. I think that's what I love so much about what we do, y'all. Every day, every week, every month can be an adventure! Ain't it grand? (Now I just need to find time for a nap)
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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?!
