Do you know how many hours a week you actually work? How much on reporting? scoping? proofing? admin? volunteering? and the big one "online"?
I think most of us think of a workweek as 40 hours but in this profession, is it really?
I use a great time tracker called "Toggl" - this is NOT A PAID PROMOTION but simply a user saying how helpful it is to be able to visualize my productivity in terms of hours, colors, and percentages.
Consider adding a time tracker in addition to your Pomodoro method to increase and track what you're doing and for how long!
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!
