For a couple of years now, there have been many things that I’ve wanted try, but due to procrastination I don’t always have the time to do them. One of those things is to become ambidextrous. Now, you’d probably be wondering at this point, “why would this guy want to learn how to ambidextrous, doesn’t he have a life?”. You see, there are several reasons why I want to become ambidextrous, here is a couple:
- Of course we all know that the number one reason for doing this is to look cool.
- Another reason is let’s say I break my arm. I wouldn’t want to be incapacitated for months while it heals. So, it is best to use both hands equally in case of such an emergency.
- This last point doesn’t really apply to me, but if you’re doing a physically tiring job, when one arm gets tired, you can switch to the other, since it’s just as good at the job as the other.
So, here are some ways to become ambidextrous:
1. Start writing and drawing with both hands at the same time
All you need is just a paper and a pencil and just start drawing butterflies, vases, symmetrical objects, letters, shapes, and whatever you want. Of course, your writing/drawing will be horrible at first, but take it slow and it’ll eventually get better.
2. Take it really slow and just write with only your opposite hand
Here are my practice sheets:
It is definitely possible to write with your non-dominant hand and trust me when I say it takes a lot of practice and determination. Everyday, I’ve been writing out the alphabet using my non-dominant hand (left hand) in lower case and uppercase. And at first, it was shaky and the letters weren’t as neat as with my other hand. However, since I’ve been practicing for a while now, my writing has gotten a bit better.
Write with your good hand in the mirror
I haven’t really tried this method before, but apparently doing this gives a clear visual cue and helps the brain picture the same action for the non-dominant hand.
I’m still currently in the process of becoming ambidextrous, but you want to join me in my endeavour, then practice these techniques daily for a couple of months. In no time, you’ll be writing very fluently in your non-dominant hand. Lastly, as you’re practicing, use a pen that easily flows and some quality paper to make this experience better.