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Getting Back to Basics: The Lost Art of Writing Things Down
Special to The Truth
In this digital age, you
may go days without using a pen and paper, but there are
many reasons to skip the devices and stick to writing things
down. From staying organized to planning your week to
tracking career growth, here are a few things to take note
of when it comes to taking notes.
• Taking notes in longhand
can help you retain more information, suggests a study from
Princeton and UCLA, as taking notes makes you more likely to
process the information and reframe it in your own words.
Not only that, your notepad is likely to contain fewer
distractions than your laptop, tablet or phone.
• Look professional and
stay organized at your next interview or meeting. Taking
notes will make you look engaged and interested in what is
happening, and a professional planner and/or notebook are
must-have workplace accessories. Brands like AT-A-GLANCE
offer professional, yet stylish planners, matching desk
pads, notepads and wall calendars in a variety of styles and
formats. Visit MyAtAGlanceStory.com for organizational
inspiration.
• Making comments in your
notebook or planner helps you become the publisher of your
story, capturing your life’s moments along the way. These
are tools that help you look back on events in a tangible
way.
• Rid yourself of the
ever-present stress that comes with a busy life. Seeing
everything written down will give you a sense of control.
You will feel confident in knowing you have it all set, and
keeping a record of your tasks in one location gives you an
easy, organized way to get a grasp on your days.
• Using a planner to track
your schedule can actually help you find missing time. You
will have a better grasp on what is coming up and may even
see a break that leaves you time to schedule dinner with a
friend, try that new recipe you’ve been craving, or time to
search for that special birthday present you need for the
party this weekend.
• Increase productivity by
maximizing the 24 hours that you have. Seeing everything on
paper will help you plan and prioritize. Having “scheduled
downtime” can help you to know when to go full steam ahead
and when to take a break and unwind for a bit.
• Tracking in one place
can also help prevent committing to things you can’t do.
Wall calendars for the house are a great tracking tool for
multiple schedules, helping day-to-day tasks run smoothly.
• Whether you’re planning
a wedding or a work conference, a planner is among the most
important assets you can use to aid your efforts, helping
you keep track of all the details, large and small.
Find a favorite pen and a
favorite planner, and get back to basics. It may have been a
little while since you relied on paper, but you may find
that writing things down helps you keep better track of all
of life’s little details and makes you the publisher of your
own story.
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