Message #67934

[mashley]

I cannot type fast.  After years of courses, I finally realized it's due to ADD.  So I came up with shortcuts- if there's a standard type of letter- make a template to use. I always format as I go along, so I may take longer to produce a letter or document, but it's ready to go out, normally no editing needed when I'm done.  I also use a notebook- a physical reminder I can carry around to jot down notes.

I remember being overwhelmed in a job, leaving a message for the senior paralegal I reported to, telling her I was not up to the tasks, it wasn't fair to the company to have to wait for me to learn.  She called me back, said I was crazy, if the company, and more importantly, if she didn't believe I had the skills, I wouldn't have the job.

Take a deep breath, make your to do list, and work your way down.

Good luck!