{"id":16842,"date":"2021-03-31T09:47:38","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T06:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hubgets.com\/blog\/?p=16842"},"modified":"2021-05-17T16:16:57","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T13:16:57","slug":"the-productivity-box-curious-case-handwriting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hubgets.com\/blog\/the-productivity-box-curious-case-handwriting\/","title":{"rendered":"The Productivity Box: The (Curious) Case for Handwriting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When was the last time, you wrote something by hand rather than typing it on a keyboard or mobile device? In our fast-paced, digital work culture, it can feel like handwriting has become a lost art. Writing by hand is often seen as tedious and inefficient compared to the ease and convenience of typing. Yet, there are many cognitive benefits associated with putting an actual pen to paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this edition of the monthly Productivity Box series, we?re exploring the pen case<\/em> \ud83d\ude42 Let’s find out together why the pen may be mightier than the keyboard when it comes to brain development, retention, and overall function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might surprise you to learn just how useful and impactful of a skill handwriting can be to help you boost your work performance. Like all the other enablers we found during our getaways from the Productivity Box<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handwriting activates certain neural pathways that typing does not<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that the simple action of handwriting can sharpen your mind. That?s because the fluid three-finger strokes of manual dexterity activate the brain?s frontal and central lobes. These lobes control the learning processes, explains Frontiers in Psychology<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the basic movement of controlling a pen transmits sensory-motor data to the brain which strengthens your neural pathways. This makes it easier to both learn and recall essential information. Researchers call that deep encoding<\/em> which, as they point out, helps ingrain whatever you write into long-term memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And this reminds me of what my mother has always told me. The same thing I’m frequently repeating to my kids these days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write it down and you’ll learn it faster!<\/em><\/p>mom<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In stark contrast, since typing is quicker, more repetitive, and doesn?t use a full range of motion, it also requires less brain activity to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another study from the Psychological Science Journal<\/a> found that handwritten notes are more effective for retention than typed notes. Simply because you?re more likely to write down just the important details you need to remember. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handwritten notetaking also helps you limit distractions, improve focus and reframe complex material into a clear, succinct, understandable message that will stick with you for future reference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use handwriting as a tool to boost your productivity at work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, it?s not realistic in this digital world to abandon the computer and transcribe every email, meeting note, and co-worker request by hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n