5 Questions to Ask to Create Better Handwritten Notes

By Carrie Pierce /

In my book, Handwritten Notes: Learn How a Small, Powerful Act Can Enrich Your Life, I talk about the benefits of reaching out to others using handwritten notes.  One major point I make in the book is that writing impactful notes requires deep, focused thought. High quality is what we’re after. Phoning it in with…

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4 Advantages of Handwritten Notes Over Texting

By Carrie Pierce /

Handwritten notes offer several advantages over text messaging. 1)  They are more personal and intimate, as they require time and effort to create. They show the recipient that the sender has taken the time to sit down and write a thoughtful message, which can create a stronger emotional connection between the two parties. 2)  Handwritten…

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The Importance of Handwritten Notes in this Day & Age

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Why Handwritten Notes Are More Important Than Ever in a Distracted World  Technology is the great equalizer: Online, everyone is somebody. But at the same time, everyone is less significant. Data dumping and mass communication spread has become an expected norm, and we’re riddled with distraction after distraction as we struggle to keep up. The…

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3 Unexpected Benefits of Making Handwritten Notes Your New Year’s Resolution

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3 Unexpected Benefits of Making Handwritten Notes Your New Year’s Resolution by @CPierceWriter #NewYears #notes #relationships

It’s that time of the year when we all consider how to better ourselves. Vows are made to exercise more, spend less, get organized or travel more. Of course, these are just some of the most common resolutions, but most people have something about themselves that they’d like to change. One under-the-radar goal is to…

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5 Questions to Ask to Create Better Handwritten Notes

By Carrie Pierce /
5 Questions to Ask to Create Better Handwritten Notes by @CPierceWriter #notes #questions #handwritten

In my book, Handwritten Notes: Learn How a Small, Powerful Act Can Enrich Your Life, I talk about the benefits of reaching out to others using handwritten notes.  One major point I make in the book is that writing impactful notes requires deep, focused thought. Phoning it in with generic superlatives or flattery doesn’t count.…

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Are Our Priorities Out of Whack?

By Carrie Pierce /

Are Our Priorities Out of Whack? What the Sankofa Bird Can Teach Us We have never had more ways to communicate. And yet, do you get the feeling that it’s harder than ever to actually connect? We have constant access to screens and are often expected to monitor an endless stream of information. If you’re…

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