Psychology studies explain why writing your shopping list by hand can improve memory, reduce stress, and increase a sense of control in your daily life.
At first glance, this may seem like an outdated habit. However, psychology indicates that writing by hand goes far beyond nostalgia: the habit is directly linked to the way the brain processes and retains information. Therefore, writing the shopping list on paper remains a common practice in many people’s daily lives, even with the popularity of digital applications.
Writing by hand continues to be a very present habit in everyday life. Many people prefer to write shopping lists, reminders or tasks on paper, despite the convenience offered by electronic devices…
Handwriting activates important areas of the brain
Handwriting has important cognitive value: it activates different areas of the brain related to memory, perception and motor coordination, which facilitates both the retention of information and the organization of ideas. For this reason, writing it down on paper usually helps you remember better what you need to buy and keep better control over your daily activities.
A study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, analyzed brain activity using electroencephalography during handwriting. The results showed that people who wrote their lists by hand activated more brain regions related to memory, perception and motor coordination than those who used digital devices.
These data suggest that physical writing promotes…
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