Why Writing Is a Good Practice and Habit Compared to Typing or Voice Recordings
Recently, I have gotten into the habit of writing. Not just journaling or following a routine but writing about anything and everything. Whether it’s my to-do list, a grocery shopping list or just a brain dump of random thoughts. I started putting every idea on my pen to paper and the results have been remarkable.
Writing is one of the oldest practices, and it has a rhythm
and discipline that typing or voice recordings simply don’t offer. When you
write by hand there is a sense of presence and intention in every word. Each
letter, each pause and even the mistakes you make become part of the process.
Unlike typing handwriting notes forces you to slow down and think about what
you are truly trying to express. It can calm down the anxiety and even make us think broader than what we actually think.
Writing also helps you remember
things better. Somehow physically written letters stick in your mind more than
just typing or speaking. And there’s a weirdly satisfying feeling in holding
the paper, seeing the ink, and knowing that you have captured your thoughts in
a way you want.
The habit of writing has this quiet
power like having a conversation with yourself. I would also say it also gave
a sense of discipline as well. More than typing or speaking the day I write
by hand gives me a high dopamine satisfaction. So if you haven’t tried it, just start
small. A line, a list, or even a random thought. Once you start writing you
will notice something simple yet powerful.
This post is a part of Blogchatter Half Marathon 2025
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I quote when one asked how one became a writer, William Saroyan said, "Paper and pencil will do." It was, of course, a simplification, but there is something about putting pen to paper that is physically as well as mentally satisfying.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said — writing truly thrives when it becomes a habit, not just a hobby. Loved this reminder!
ReplyDeleteAwesome read! Loved how you laid out *why writing is not just a task but a habit that shapes who we are*. Really resonated 😊
ReplyDeleteLiterally putting pen to paper has a charm of its own, which has been lost in the flurry of virtual writing. The handwritten letter challenge was a great rediscovery of this lost art.
ReplyDeleteI love your post! I too keep writing down whatever catches my fancy, and what's more, I use different coloured pens as well. That helps me to enjoy the process even more!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! Physical writing is its own pleasure. Sometimes the subconscious also finds its way into the writing, via this process!
ReplyDeleteYou are right. Scientific research has proved that what's physical is always better than the virtual. The cognitive impact of actual writing is far more than when we key in something on a device. It's a good practice; and try my best to do the same.
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