World Letter Writing Day

It turns out that writing letters also makes you happier! Numerous studies have shown that the sort of expressive writing which goes into handwriting letters — writing that expresses your inner thoughts and feelings — has a measurable positive effect on your perceived mental well being.

When did World Letter Writing Day start? The day was founded in 2014 by an individual called Richard Simpkin.

Letters are a good way to document and record important events, and information. They may also act as proof, which can hold good in a court of law. A handwritten letter is guaranteed to get instant attention, not the numerous printed letters that keep popping up in our mailbox.