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Memory Monday!
In this age of technological advancements, most of us have given up the art of handwriting for typing- whether that be on mobile device or actual keyboard. Nothing wrong with that switch. Right?
Turns out, “giving up this slower, more tactile way of expressing ourselves may come at a significant cost, according to a growing body of research that’s uncovering the surprising cognitive benefits of taking pen to paper, or even stylus to iPad — for both children and adults” (NPR).
Even though both handwriting and typing involve movement from our hands and fingers to create words, handwriting actually creates a deeper engagement of the brain by requiring more fine-tuned coordination between motor and visual systems.
Given handwriting’s shown cognitive benefits, it is worthwhile to find ways of implementing it back into your everyday routine. Journaling, keeping a physical planner, writing letters, and handwritten memos could all be small ways to exercise your brain on a daily basis. 
