Handwritten notes convey emotion



Handwritten notes convey emotion.
They do things that texting and email cannot.

“The medium is the message”
Marshall McLuhan.
Canadian philosopher, the greatest thinker on communication of all time.

If you want to express your feelings and emotions in our digital age, consider writing a handwritten note.

Handwritten notes are a great way to express yourself, and they are more meaningful than an email or text message. They might be in fact, the most powerful way to express your emotions and heartfelt messages. A handwritten note is something that everyone enjoys receiving. It immediately grabs your attention.

Handwriting lends your note a personal quality that digital expressions can’t match. Your handwriting is uniquely yours, and penning your note with ink on paper feels immediate as if a small piece of you travels along with your message. As they read your card, your recipient feels a connection to you. They’re touching a card you also held, reading a message you penned with them in mind. Handwritten notes have a visceral quality that lends them an emotional authenticity unavailable with digital messages.

When it comes to important matters, like apologies, event invitations, exciting announcements, and expressions of gratitude, digital channels feel cold and impersonal. Your reader may interpret their use as laziness or ambivalence. These weighty matters deserve a the personal expression that only handwriting can deliver.

Handwritten notes are like a tiny hug, built of paper and ink that you can send through the mail. The reader connects with them in a way that email can’t match. If you’re sending a casual thank you for a minor favor, an email is fine. But if you want to pour your heart out and have your recipient genuinely connect with the emotion you’re sharing, you need to handwrite your message.

By writing a handwritten note, you are doing something many others aren’t doing. You’re adding a personal touch in a world that is becoming technologically impersonal. You’re saying, “I care” in a very simple way.

Technology is omnipresent in our lives. We live on our phones, use laptops to do work, and communicate through social media. But there’s an impact that can be made through a handwritten note that simply can’t be created with digital communication.

Research shows that up to 100 instant messages can be sent by one person alone each day, with corporate email and text accounts receiving a massive amount of messages each and every day.

We are so used to a daily deluge of instant messages, texting and emails, that we quickly devalue the meaning behind a quick “thank-you” or “hello” in our inboxes. Receiving and reading so many messages can sometimes be overwhelming, and a lot of what is said is quickly forgotten.

Although these electronic means are quicker, they’re impersonal. When you handwrite a note to someone, it’s more thoughtful than texting or email, and even artful, as each note is unique.

A handwritten personal note is an excellent way to show someone you care about them. The process of writing something down with your hands, then sending that note to another person in physical form prompts the recipient to appreciate the words on the page, and how much thought you put into the interaction.

Stand Out with a Handwritten Note

Precisely because handwritten notes have become rare in this age of electronic communication, they are more valuable and impactful. The recipient knows that when you’re writing there is no delete or undo button, and spell check is not a software program that you can download on a pen. Writing, therefore, requires more time, thought and care, which makes your note special.

And like your voice and fingerprint, your handwriting is unique. Texts and emails tend to all look the same. But whether your writing would be characterized as script or scrawl, it lends personality to your words and makes what you have to say memorable.

In an age of constant digital noise, it can be hard to make your voice heard. Whether you’re writing an email or posting on social media, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. However handwritten notes can help you cut through the noise and make a lasting impression.

As technology continues to advance, handwritten notes provide a personal touch that’s hard to replicate. They also convey a level of thoughtfulness and sincerity that’s often lacking in electronic communication. As a result, handwritten notes can help you stand out from the crowd and make a positive impact. So the next time you need to make an important statement, consider putting pen to paper. You might be surprised by the results.

What to write about?

Just about anything. Here are some examples:

· Thanks for being my friend.

· Thanks for a helping hand.

· Best wishes for an upcoming challenge.

· Congratulations for a job well done.

· Appreciation for extra effort.

· Recognition for emotional support.

The biggest challenge about writing handwritten notes is simply just getting to it. It really doesn’t take much more time than a quick email. And a stamp could be one of the most inexpensive yet treasured gifts you can give.

How to Write a Note Worth Keeping

If you want to write a note that your recipient will keep and reread for years to come, then follow these simple tips.

Get quality paper. Physical notes and notes can be wonderfully tactile. The money you spend on good paper or card stock (cheap items after all) will promote more positive responses.

Keep it short and personalized. Although you don’t need to write more than a few sentences, you should personalize your message. For example, if you’re writing to say thank you for a gift, then tell how you intend to use the gift that you received.

Write a previous rough draft. Whether on a piece of scratch paper or on the computer, you should always compose a rough draft of your note. Then you’re less likely to make a mistake when writing the real one on stationery.

Write in your own words. You want your note to sound sincere, so write as if you were talking directly to the recipient, in your own style, the one they know.

Reflection:

• How would you feel if you sent a handwritten note this week to someone important in your life?
• What would be your feelings if you received a handwritten note these days?
  

I look forward to your comments.