{"id":7047564,"date":"2026-08-25T16:52:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/find-your-written-calm-blog\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T16:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:52:44","slug":"find-your-written-calm-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7047564","title":{"rendered":"Find Your Written Calm | Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"


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To type or to write? That is the question. While I prefer to type, I appreciate\u00a0the pen much more. My algorithms\u00a0have a lot to do with it. My phone keeps throwing me videos and articles, all aimed at convincing\u00a0me that writing with a pen improves memory and clarifies thinking. I\u2019m completely convinced!<\/p>\n

Handwriting is a whole\u00a0brain activity. Handwriting creates stronger neural networks than typing does. The reason why handwriting improves memory is because\u00a0writing with a pen forces you to slow down and process information, it makes sense!<\/p>\n

Neurologists say the pen beats the keyboard because of the hand movement involved in writing. Think of handwritten letters, which force the brain to slow down, actively process information, reflect, and delve deeper into memory. There\u2019s a sensory function as well. Pressing pen to paper \u2013 feeling the pressure and shaping strokes \u2013 is a far superior act to typing quickly. It\u2019s calming too.<\/p>\n

Researchers in expressive writing have found that writing down feelings calms the brain\u2019s fear centre and activates the thinking\/decision area of the brain. It helps people to process emotions, reduce stress and gain clarity.\u00a0 In other words, writing helps you move from emotional reaction to clear thinking.<\/p>\n

Try this calming and simple writing exercise:<\/p>\n

Take a slow breath in\u2026 and out.
Write this sentence at the top of the page \u2013<\/p>\n

Right now, I feel<\/em><\/p>\n

Keep writing without stopping.<\/p>\n