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Photo by Pisit Heng on Unsplash One of the most daunting aspects of being a court reporter is what you don’t know. Knowing words is imperative.   Understanding the subject matter and applying the [...]

Photo by Hans Vivek on Unsplash Would you like some relief from the often overused and sore court reporting muscle areas? There’s no better investment than a foam roller. Foam rollers can vary in [...]

It was in a business class I took in high school that I first learned of court reporting. We were taught shorthand, and I was very fast and I loved being able to capture spoken words. Then, I did [...]

Have you got a sore lower back? If so, here’s why: Lower cross syndrome is an imbalance that can cause dysfunction, pain and an over-arching of the low back. It is a combination of weak [...]

In a profession where you literally learn something new every day, you would think there would be no need for continuing education. Yet each of my certifications, the RPR – Registered [...]

As a court reporter or someone who spends their day mostly sitting, do you ever wonder why your upper back, neck and shoulders ache? Largely due to poor posture and long hours of sitting, it’s [...]

Nutrition, hydration and exercise are key to maintaining a healthy life. Taking good care of yourself and prioritizing your health is both rewarding and fun. Let’s talk about nutrition. The [...]

A good start to any deposition is what you bring with you. Your machine, machine charger, a multi-plug-in extension cord, your laptop, laptop charger, machine-to-laptop cord, thumb drives, cell [...]