Work with your hands

Working with your hands turns out to bring various benefits, both physical and mental. It can also help develop practical and creative skills. Check out our different workshops to do more with your hands and explore the craft of baking.

Why is thinking with your hands so important for unlocking creativity?
The whole idea of thinking with your hands (in other words, making something with your hands) is that you activate parts of your brain that you simply do not use when only thinking and speaking. For example, mathematicians and physicists often prefer using a traditional chalkboard to work out abstract ideas. The tactile experience of writing, perhaps combined with the sound of the chalk, may be beneficial to the creative process.

• Tactile Experience: Writing with chalk feels different than using markers. Many people find the feel of chalk more satisfying and better for deep thinking and solving problems. The chalk also makes sound.
• Slower Pace: Writing with chalk is often slower than using markers or digital tools. This encourages a more thoughtful approach to explaining and working through problems.
• Tradition and Culture: The use of chalkboards is an old tradition in academic settings, especially in mathematics and physics. Many students and professors are accustomed to this method and feel comfortable with it.

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Here are more reasons why it is worthwhile to work with your hands: