I know I'm a convention junkie, but how do we manage our work around a convention?! Intense calendaring, y'all. Hopefully you're prepaid most of your convention expenses and have a little in reserve so you don't feel like you HAVE TO WORK in the run-up before convention.
I will often take several days (or even a week, if I can) off calendar prior to leaving for convention so that I can get everything delivered, all the errands run, et cetera.
The last thing I want to be doing while at convention is stressing over deadlines. We're there to mingle, to make contacts, to learn, to have a little down time.
Make your plans and do your best to ensure you have a carefree and fun convention experience!
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?!
