How to start a Letter Writing Habit….

4.13.2022

Did you know April is National Card and Letter writing month? The perfect month to start a letter writing habit if you do not have one yet. When we spend so much time online, taking time off-line is so good for the soul. We will feel good writing the note and the recipient will too!! But it’s not like we need another thing to add to our to-do list.  Right?!  A hand-written note will make you stand out in a digital world! So here are some simple tips to make your personal note routine easy and fun!!

 Gather Supplies.
Hello shopping therapy! There is something so luxurious about pen to paper and picking out supplies that are personal and so you is a lot of fun!! Gather pens, envelopes, cards, papers, stamps and an address book.  

Have a special place.
Have a writing nook and a place where you store your stationery supplies.  It can be next to your desk, on a shelf  or a special drawer.  If you don’t have a large space you can have a large envelope  or you keep everything in a box.  This step will make everything so much easier and you can just grab your stationery kit and sit down when you are ready.

Start Small.
Write one short note inside a greeting card or a little flat note like these. See how good it feels to write, seal, stamp, and send a simple note.

Keep an ongoing list.
Have a special list of recipients next to your stationery station and whenever someone comes to mind jot it down. It could be a thank you, someone you have been thinking about, someone you want to reconnect with, somebody who is recovering or healing, someone about to graduate or start a new job, or a special occasion coming up. Address books always have a list by month where you can put Birthdays, special dates down.  A also have this one here you can just print it out!

Make it special.
Letter writing is the perfect time to unplug. Brew your favorite tea or coffee, or sit down with a glass of wine. Light up a candle in your favorite scent. Turn on some relaxing music, I love this Parisian cafe one.  Bring your stationery kit to your local coffee shop or park. And let the birds be your music!  Make this time fun!!

Do what you love! 
Do you like making your own cards? Do that! If you like cards that are so you like the ones I create (wink wink), do that! 

Give yourself a challenge.
For #NationalCardandLetterWritingMonth give yourself a challenge! If you are just beginning your new habit, start with one! If you can do three, I love doing a thank you, encouragement and thinking of you, read more here.  Pick the # that feels good for you as a challenge.

Most importantly just be kind to yourself, building a card and letter-writing habit is an extra sweet way to reach out to the people we love. It should feel good to you, too.