After a year of uncertainties, fear, confusion, isolation, and staying home due to the COVID-19 restrictions, many of us are more than ready to dive into the summer vacation. But how prepared are we to take a break from our responsibilities and give ourselves a... The post Are you ready for summer vacation? appeared first on NAJIT.

As Mother’s Day approaches, I find myself remembering my last day of training before I became a professional court interpreter. Part of my training (and the part I enjoyed the most) was sitting in courtrooms observing court procedures. “I am starving,” I thought, ready to... The post Mother’s Love Never Dies appeared first on NAJIT.

It’s been one year since the WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic. Vaccinations bring hope that the virus can become less of a threat and we can get back to what we consider “normal.” However, we, the world, and our profession have changed. We need to... The post Preparing for the “New Normal” appeared first on NAJIT.

“I am going to make something special for dinner tonight,” announced my mom on a cold February morning during one of her visits in the United States. I wasn’t sure what she meant because anything my mom made was impressive. Cooking was my mom’s love... The post The Lesson from my Kitchen appeared first on NAJIT.

“We are what we practice” –said Dr. Shauna’s Shapiro in her famous TEDx talk. Whether we realize it or not, we result from what we choose to do every day, our belief system, the cultural roots we inherit from our ancestors, and customs we adopt... The post How Rituals and Traditions Make Us Who We Are appeared first on NAJIT.

I am not a big fan of Halloween, but I appreciate spooky decorations, creative costumes, and chilling activities at this time of the year. Their purpose is to stimulate anxiety, fear, and tension for fun and entertainment. Halloween can be fun and enjoyable, and the... The post How to Reduce Stress in the Demanding World of Interpreting and Translating appeared first on NAJIT.

Summer's here. Kids are on vacation, but how about us? What can we do to enjoy the summer while respecting safety guidelines? Urszula has a few suggestions.

When self-care is a routine it becomes second nature and helps balance the surprises life throws our way. Once again, Urszula offers us some guidance.