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.
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?!
Snow days (days, plural).
The prep was good, the outcome was better than we expected, and we are so thankful.
1099 NEC time is around the corner - and I managed to get mine done early.
Happy New Year! I'm excited about what this year will bring. My word of the year is "manifest" (as the verb) and I'm going to start this year by sharing our profession with people who may have never even thought about what it is we do. Perhaps will inspire someone to share this career path with a friend, family member, colleague who is looking for a new direction, something that is a trade, something that will bring a sense of accomplishment.
I'm ready to move down this path. Are you?! Let's all make 2026 amazing!
