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.

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