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!
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!
