Mindful writing rests the brain, potentially sparking creativity, according to neuroscientist Dr. Claudia Aguirre. Sounds good, right? So why not find a good pen and some paper and get started?

“Writing by hand activates more parts of the brain than typing, leading to deeper learning and stronger skills. Unlike typing ...

Now, I draft everything by hand with a fountain pen before transferring it to a computer. Writing with a fountain pen demands mindfulness. Each stroke is intentional. They are finicky and need to ...