Write road to success

"Neurological impulses in the brain centers which produce a change in handwriting have been the chief interest of the neurologist… We understand how the primary controlling centers of the brain influence handwriting… Areas concerned with thoughts, intellect and emotions control the formation of the individual as a whole which is best described as ‘personality,’” as per the University College of Physicians and Surgeons, quoted by K. B. Master in his workbook titled "Write your alphabets differently… and succeed.”

Describing this as "A simple exercise book that can change your life,” Master explains that it is not the hand that writes, but the brain that directs the hand to do so. Like our fingerprints, each one of us has unique handwriting. The ability to understand personality traits of an individual from variations in handwriting has been of great interest to graphologists, neurologists and scientists. Letterforms have positive and negative personality traits embodied in them, and by consciously using the suitable letterforms one can promote positive personality traits and avoid negative ones. Master believes that by undertaking this during the crucial formative years a child’s personality can be helped to become more creative and develop enhanced executive capabilities.

The book is divided into two parts, the first dealing with selected traits and how they affect children — and adults as well. Provided in the second part are exercises dealing with the different traits it tries to correct or promote such as low self-esteem, sociability, emotional responsiveness, optimism, sarcasm, mental energy, talkativeness, obstinacy, procrastination, enthusiasm, determination, persistence, irritability and sensitivity to criticism. Master provides 30 pages of exercises, maintaining that a page a day will help in overcoming failure, increasing determination and confidence and thereby better grades. Adults too can benefit from use of the book, Master feels.

The 50-page workbook, priced at Rs 65, is available with hwanalysts, Post box no. 7796, Mulund (W) Post Office, Bombay 400080, e-mail: hwanalysts@ yahoo.co.in

S. V.