How to celebrate National Handwriting Day
January 23 is National Handwriting Day and guess what? Filling out registration paperwork is NOT one of the ways to celebrate this day!
Here at FamilyID, we are all about making use of modern technology when it comes to managing the registration process. That’s because we believe you have better things to do with your day than deal with the hassle of registration paperwork.
In fact, we exist so that the time you spend on your activities is a better reflection of who you are.
So this year, let FamilyID take care of your registration paperwork while you take part in some more enjoyable handwriting exercises.
FamilyID’s Guide to Celebrating National Handwriting Day
Is the pen mightier than the sword?
Sure text, email and the keyboard are fast, easy and convenient. But let’s consider the many benefits that come along with handwriting. Did you know:
Handwriting with color-coded notes can help make you a more efficient thinker
Taking notes by hand may improve your long-term comprehension
Psychologists and neuroscientists say new evidence suggests the links between handwriting and broader educational development run deep
Let’s help revive this lost art and celebrate National Handwriting Day together with the fun ideas below!
Write a letter and make a friend’s day.
Why not pick today to start a new tradition of penning notes of gratitude to the people in your life?
When was the last time you received a handwritten note in the mail? Oh, there’s nothing quite like that feeling — knowing someone cared enough to take the time to write a note, address an envelope and drop it in the postbox just for you.
There’s no better day to practice your cursive writing and make a friend or loved one’s day!
Try your hand at calligraphy.
National Handwriting Day encourages us to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting. What better way to do that, than to explore the art of calligraphy?
Here’s a quick and easy tutorial we found to get you started!
Positivity Boost! Start a gratitude journal.
Did your new year’s resolutions include bringing more positive energy into your life?
Try starting a gratitude journal. At the end of each day, take a moment to reflect and write down three things you’re grateful for.
Ask yourself:
“What am I grateful for?”
“What do I value?”
“Who helped me?”
The simple act of giving thanks can make you happier. According to Harvard Health, gratitude is associated with positive emotions which can help you better appreciate good experiences, feel more positive emotions and improve health.
Doodle
Doodling helps your brain, says science.
Research has shown that doodling, or “spontaneous drawing” has real cognitive benefits. It can improve memory-retention and reduce stress. So the next time you’re in a long meeting, be sure to bring your pen and notebook.
Doodle away, we won’t judge!
Get the kids involved with thank you notes.
Kids today have so many gadgets one wonders if the notion of handwritten thank you cards will soon be a lost art.
Sure, it’s easy to text a thank you to Nana for the latest birthday present. But wouldn’t a thank you note or handmade card just to say “I love you” mean so much more?
Encouraging the practice of timely thank you notes can help children learn good manners, build character, and help them show gratitude that can lead to overall happiness!
Tell us, how will you celebrate National Handwriting Day?
Feel free to leave a comment below, or even better, send us a handwritten note. We’ll be eagerly anticipating your replies as we wait by the mailbox!
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