{"id":509,"date":"2019-01-29T11:52:40","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T10:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/?p=509"},"modified":"2019-02-12T11:52:54","modified_gmt":"2019-02-12T10:52:54","slug":"professional-exchanges-virtual-office-and-calligraphy-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/en\/professional-exchanges-virtual-office-and-calligraphy-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional exchanges: virtual office and calligraphy workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The fast-paced digital world we live in has nearly made the practice of writing by hand a thing of the past. However, there are more and more studies highlighting its importance both cognitively as well as for improved concentration or for lowering stress levels. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve put together this\u00a0<strong>professional exchange between a virtual office and a calligraphy workshop.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The surprising benefits of writing by hand<\/h2>\n<p>In a 100% virtual office, such as those dedicated to marketing or business, the pen and notebook duo have become almost alien-like. These professionals are missing out on a great tool that could improve their efficiency and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>As various studies show,\u00a0<strong>writing by hand triggers out brain to work differently<\/strong> as opposed to writing via digital means. How so? To begin with,\u00a0<strong>it helps you better organise your thoughts<\/strong>, which makes way for\u00a0<strong>better concentration and higher performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another key advantage when working is that\u00a0<strong>everything you write by hand you memorise more easily<\/strong>: it&#8217;s like saving a photocopy in your mind. Moreover, as a result of the former,\u00a0<strong>it stimulates creativity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-504 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/intercambios-profesionales-taller-de-caligrafia-pluma.jpg\" alt=\"Professional exchanges: virtual office and calligraphy workshop\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/intercambios-profesionales-taller-de-caligrafia-pluma.jpg 750w, https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/intercambios-profesionales-taller-de-caligrafia-pluma-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Why does this happen? The main reason is that manual writing takes greater effort, making us more aware of what we&#8217;re writing letter by letter. What&#8217;s more, each person has their own handwriting so the act of writing is a unique experience for everyone,\u00a0<strong>a creative space<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, when you&#8217;re in front of the keyboard, there&#8217;s hardly any effort needed and it&#8217;s a very routine practice. Currently, the way we type is very automatic and so fast that we don&#8217;t fully absorb the information in our brain. Another downside to typing on a keyboard is\u00a0<strong>you don&#8217;t add your own personal touch to the document<\/strong> and there is less freedom to interpret our thoughts in our own way.<\/p>\n<h2>Professional exchanges with calligraphy workshops<\/h2>\n<p>For virtual offices,\u00a0<strong>doing a professional exchange with calligraphy workshops<\/strong> would be a very enriching experience. First, because for all the benefits of writing by hand that we&#8217;ve described.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly,\u00a0<strong>calligraphy is becoming a new and effective means of relieving<\/strong> <strong>stress<\/strong>. This practice helps slow down and make us live more in the moment. In fact, it could even be considered a form of meditation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-502 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/intercambios-profesionales-taller-de-caligrafia-oficina.jpg\" alt=\"Professional exchanges: virtual office and calligraphy workshop\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/intercambios-profesionales-taller-de-caligrafia-oficina.jpg 750w, https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/intercambios-profesionales-taller-de-caligrafia-oficina-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Doing a professional exchange with a calligraphy workshop<\/strong> could help recover manual writing in the office. Many people these days don&#8217;t write on paper because they feel uncomfortable or because they don&#8217;t like their own handwriting: this could totally change and many professionals would overcome this discomfort with this activity.<\/p>\n<p>By getting back to writing by hand in a virtual office, such as taking notes on a project or developing a plan,\u00a0<strong>they will be promoting greater creativity in their work and greater freedom to express their ideas<\/strong>, while enjoying more calm in their hectic daily routine.<\/p>\n<p>What do you think of writing by hand?\u00a0<strong>Would you like to do a professional exchange like this?<\/strong> If you&#8217;re interested or you form part of a calligraphy workshop or office that could benefit from this type of exchange, <strong>sign up in dothegap and propose your experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fast-paced digital world we live in has nearly made the practice of writing by hand a thing of the past. 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