The holidays can be brutal for court reporters — transcript overload, family drama, grief, financial stress, and the pressure to be “festive” when you’re barely holding it together. This guide offers real strategies for surviving December without drowning: boundaries, triage systems, emotional self-care, and expectations that won’t break you. You don’t need a perfect holiday. You need a kind one — and you deserve that peace.
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Beneath the Surface – The Hidden Burnout Crisis in Court Reporting
Burnout in court reporting isn’t about long hours—it’s about how those hours feel. When reporters lose psychological safety, recognition, or autonomy, exhaustion turns into disengagement. The real burnout triggers aren’t visible on the surface—they’re cultural, ethical, and emotional. Until agencies and courts address those invisible causes, the profession will keep losing its best reporters beneath the surface.
Beneath the Surface – The Hidden Burnout Crisis in Court Reporting
Burnout in court reporting isn’t about long hours—it’s about how those hours feel. When reporters lose psychological safety, recognition, or autonomy, exhaustion turns into disengagement. The real burnout triggers aren’t visible on the surface—they’re cultural, ethical, and emotional. Until agencies and courts address those invisible causes, the profession will keep losing its best reporters beneath the surface.
The Dreaded “C” Word – Myths and Truths About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Court reporters fear the “Big C” — carpal tunnel — as if it means the end of their career. But with today’s minimally invasive procedures and a focus on inflammation control, recovery and return to work are absolutely possible. My story proves it: I went from nerve damage and disability to pain-free reporting again. Carpal tunnel isn’t career-ending — it’s a wake-up call.
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