Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut - doing the same thing over and over again? While many aspects of this profession do offer variety, there are certain times when we feel like we're just running on the treadmill, doing the same thing over and over again.
If you find yourself there, consider pitting yourself against your computer and working on your brief forms and macros. By creating ways to increase your accuracy in output, you're beginning to leave the same-old, same-old behind and in getting better at making that realtime as pretty as can be.
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!
