In a world of smart phones and tablets, luxury gift emporium Pen Heaven is championing our dear old companions, the pen and notebook, for a stress-free and mindful year.

Celebrating the art of all things handwritten, Pen Heaven proposes that there is no better way to reconnect with your inner wisdom and evoke some self-care, than through jotting down your thoughts and journaling.

It appears that writing and mindfulness go hand in hand when it comes to stress relief and mental clarity – both present the opportunity to clear the mind of thoughts and worries. Many studies have also shown that just a few minutes of handwriting a day can be an effective way of helping you unwind, making it the perfect preparation for any meditation and an excellent way to unleash your creativity and innermost desires.

Whether you are scribbling a love note to someone special or simply writing a shopping list, writing by hand gets the creative juices flowing and helps your brain remember key facts and information.

Stimulating your brain by writing, as opposed to using technology, can also help you organise your mind, whilst striking off tasks from a physical to-do-list may give a more gratifying feeling than simply deleting them on your computer.

Helping you to write for mindfulness, Pen Heaven presents these top tips to ensure you get the very most (and best) from your new daily cursive care routine.

1. Bring your heart into your writing, not just your mind, to help your words hold more substance
2. To achieve a zen-like state, completely immerse yourself in your writing – that means taking yourself away from any distractions, such as your phone, tablet, internet…
3. Allow your mind and text full freedom by writing EVERYTHING first, then edit later
4. Relax, collect your thoughts, then write them all down in a personal manner that is easy to remember and refer to at a later stage
5. Make a to-do list every morning and every evening tick completed tasks, whilst prioritising new ones for the following day – this will help you sleep better
6. Take at least 10 minutes EVERY day to write down your thoughts

For more insight into handwriting and journaling, visit https://www.penheaven.co.uk/blog/how-to-love-your-life

Must-have products for 2022

Leuchtturm1917 Medium Hard Cover Notebook, £16.50

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Seen here in fashionable petrol-blue shade, this sleek notebook is perfect for taking note and keeping memoirs. Emboss with initials for sharp and stylish look to keep your stationery on-point.

Caran d’Ache 849 Limited Edition Nespresso Series 3 Ballpoint Pen, £35

https://www.penheaven.co.uk/caran-d-ache-849-limited-edition-nespresso-series-3-ballpoint-pen

A limited edition that not only looks good but is made from recycled coffee pods, this deep purple ballpoint is excellent for the eco-friendly writer with the colour bringing wisdom to every word you write.