As we go through life, we'll definitely encounter many disappointments - and if you're in a court reporting program, you can feel it especially keenly - but we need to not wallow in our disappointment.
Give yourself a minute or two... or a few days... and then dust yourself off and redirect your disappointment into action. Evaluate what caused it - is it something you can actually affect? If so, make strides to do so; is it something you had no control over? Perhaps let it go and chalk it up to something that wasn't meant to be.
We are the ones who have the power over our own direction and emotions - but sometimes we forget this.
Move forward, y'all, with purpose.
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!
