Did you know that how you dot your \u2018i\u2019s and cross your \u2018t\u2019s can explain who you are as a person? The study of handwriting \u2013 known officially as graphology \u2013 is where you can analyse your personality and abilities, just by looking at how you scribble notes down in a meeting, or write out a food shopping list. So, want to know what your handwriting says about you? Read on, but be warned, it might reveal some truths about you that you don\u2019t want to know\u2026!<\/p>\n
Do you write your words slanted to the right? Then it means you love to socialise, and enjoy meeting and working with new people; whereas if you\u2019re a left-slanted writer, you prefer to work alone in a job where you only need to rely on yourself.<\/p>\n
If your writing is perfectly straight, then you\u2019re extremely logical, and you\u2019re very good at hiding your emotions \u2013 basically, you\u2019re one tough cookie to crack!<\/p>\n
If you look back at your writing and your words are so big, it looks like you\u2019re shouting, then it just highlights your big personality, and that you love the limelight.<\/p>\n
Perhaps your handwriting sits on the smaller side, and takes up less space? You can be quite introverted and shy, and if you\u2019re working on a task, you dedicate a lot of time and energy on it.<\/p>\n
If you tend to make your \u2018A\u2019s pointy, and your \u2018l\u2019s and \u2018d\u2019s as long as possible, then it means you\u2019re extremely intelligent and curious; whereas rounder letters indicate you\u2019re more creative and artistic.<\/p>\n
Do you write your letters joined up? You\u2019re logical and reasoning, and like to think things through carefully before making any decisions. In contrast, if your letters are left firmly separate, then it suggests you can be impulsive with your actions.<\/p>\n
If your handwriting type involves putting as much pressure onto the paper as possible, then it indicates you\u2019re not afraid of commitment, and you feel emotions strongly, and can be quick to react to things in the heat of the moment.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re more of a light-touch writer, then it suggests you don\u2019t tend to dwell on your emotions, and that you love nothing more than moving around and exploring new places.<\/p>\n
If you leave a lot of spacing between your words, then it suggests you\u2019re super independent, with freedom being one of the most important things to you \u2013 basically, you hate the feeling of being overwhelmed.<\/p>\n
However, if you squish your words together so they\u2019re compact and condensed, then it suggests that you love the company of others, and prefer to be surrounded by people, as opposed to spending time alone.<\/p>\n
Dot your \u2018i\u2019s highly on the page? Admit it, your imagination often runs wild. Or maybe you circle the dot of your \u2018i\u2019s instead? That means you can be very childlike and whimsical.<\/p>\n
If you broad loop your lower case \u2018y\u2019, it suggests you have a huge circle of friends that you like to surround yourself with; whereas a narrow loop suggests you\u2019re more selective with your friendships, but you have a few super close friends you\u2019re really tight with.<\/p>\n
You might not know it, but even the way you cross your \u2018t\u2019s can indicate what you\u2019re like as a person! If the cross on your \u2018t\u2019 sits high, you\u2019re a classic dreamer with big dreams; whereas lower crossed \u2018t\u2019s suggest you need to aim higher.<\/p>\n
Short crosses can be an indication that you\u2019re lazy (sorry, we don\u2019t make the rules!), whereas if your cross is almost as long as the t itself, then you can be extremely enthusiastic!<\/p>\n
Even looped \u2018l\u2019s can show insights into your personality \u2013 if you loop your lowercase \u2018l\u2019s, you can be spontaneous, but equally, you\u2019re very relaxed with who you are as a person; whereas a thin \u2018l\u2019 means you can be quite restrictive with yourself, and conscious of how you present yourself to others.<\/p>\n
Even the speed with which you write can indicate what your handwriting says about you. If you\u2019re a fast writer, you\u2019re probably someone who gets impatient very quickly, and you don\u2019t like waiting around. You like to get things done and ticked off the list, so you can move onto the next thing. Alternatively, if you like to take the time to make sure your writing looks neater, then it suggests you\u2019re methodical and rational.<\/p>\n
If you want to change your handwriting \u2013 whether it\u2019s learning how to be a little neater, or keeping those loops and slants under control, then the most important thing to do is taking time each day to practice.<\/p>\n
Whether you want to change the way you write your lowercase \u2018a\u2019s, or learn how to join your letters together, then you need to spend time practising. So, get out a sheet of paper, and try a couple of lines.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, we\u2019re all guilty of writing less, with everything from work to coursework done digitally, so as soon as you leave school, it\u2019s easy to stop writing altogether. But, even writing out your to-do list, or your food shopping list can be great practice for changing your handwriting.<\/p>\n
All pens are different, and there will be some that you\u2019ll find easier to write with than others. Test out pens of different thicknesses, lengths, and ink to find your favourite, and then write exclusively with that.<\/p>\n
Why was it that when we were at primary school, we were told we had to keep our paper vertical when we wrote? Whilst that way of writing might work for you, it might not for others. Try slanting your paper to various degrees to see which way feels the most natural.<\/p>\n
So, now you know exactly what your handwriting says about you, it\u2019s time to let your personality shine through with a handwritten note! From\u00a0birthday cards<\/a>\u00a0through to\u00a0new job cards<\/a>\u00a0and everything in between, we\u2019ve got options for every single occasion you could possibly think of.<\/p>\n Alternatively, if you\u2019ve purchased a card but you\u2019re not sure what to say, then head on over to our blog! We cover every possible eventuality, from\u00a0what to write in a thank you card for a teacher<\/a>, through to\u00a0tips on what to say in a first anniversary card<\/a>; so if it\u2019s inspiration you\u2019re in need of, just know that we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"