What a weekend! Some of you tested and are now anxious about getting your results. Take a moment, though, and reflect on just what a momentous journey you've been on and you're at the turning point - time to exit one chapter and move on to the next.
It's okay to stop for a minute. Take the time to stop, to do things for yourself, maybe reconnect with people with whom you've lost touch because of all the practice you've done, or just take a nap!
This is a very stressful career and you've earned a bit of a break. The results will come.
Also... in my world, I'm "changing" a bit - working on a new user profile. I'm ready to try something new to be "better" and work "smarter, not harder" by letting the software do the heavy lifting. It's not going to be easy, but I know it will be rewarding.
It's always a good time to do a little introspection and reevaluation.
Breathe a bit.
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!
