The digitalization of the world has made our life easier. A lot of things that require the use of our hands can be performed easily with a mouse click. Among things, digitalization is having a big role in writing. These days handwriting has been replaced by typing, which is faster, more efficient, and can be edited whenever you like. Although typing has replaced handwriting, the old way of writing still has an edge over typing, if you consider healthier brain.
There are different benefits associated with writing by hand versus typing on a keyboard. Writing by hand can improve cognitive function, fine motor skills, and memory. The physical act of writing by hand can engage the brain more fully and lead to better retention of information. This is because writing by hand activates a different part of the brain compared to typing, and this process can lead to a stronger neural connection between the brain and the written word.
The hand movements involved in writing are shown to cause increased memorization of new words. Even writing with a digital pen and tablet can enhance the ability to learn compared to typing. Research done in children has shown that handwriting training was superior to typing training in word writing, and, as a tendency, in word reading. All this evidence supports that hand writing could be important for healthier brain.
Additionally, many people find writing by hand to be a meditative and relaxing activity, which can reduce stress and anxiety. It can also help with focus and concentration, as there are fewer distractions compared to typing on a computer.
At the end of the day, it’s personal preferences and needs that determine the choice between writing by hand or typing. However, occasional writing by hand does not do you harm as it maintains the fine motor skills that your finger possesses, which indirectly plays a role in the healthier brain.
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