We live in an age where technology is more prevalent than ever. We need technical skills for just about everything—from turning on our cars, to paying for our food, to making our coffee in the mornings. Your ability to use technology is important, whether you like it or not. Unfortunately, you may have grown up in another era, finding yourself living in an assisted living facility, wondering why you should waste your time learning how to use technology at this point.
Yet, underestimating the value of mastering technology—more specifically, typing—is a big mistake. Strong typing skills can pay off in big ways, many of which you may not have even considered yet. From writing emails to managing important documents, here are some advantages of improving your typing skills.
Increased Productivity
One of the most immediate benefits you can expect from improving your typing is increased productivity. In other words, the faster you type, the faster things get done. This means less time spent on one single task. Whether it’s writing an email, a text message, or even searching for something online, being able to complete written tasks swiftly can free up a considerable amount of time.
Improved Focus
When you have no idea where the letters are on the keyboard, and you’re cross-eyed looking down at your hands, it’s hard to focus on the task at hand. Your brain can think about the information you’re processing rather than the actual mechanics of typing. When you improve your typing skills, typing becomes second nature and allows you to express your thoughts clearly and fluidly without losing your train of thought.
Fewer Errors
You may think that typing is only important in a professional environment, and while it is, it’s also important on a personal level. You don’t want to send out emails left and right that have strange typos, or worse, embarrassing typos that may say something you didn’t even intend to say because of something like autocorrect!
Good typing habits reduce the number of typos and mistakes you make, which means fewer corrections and more polished messages.
Even something like online dating can totally transform when you know how to properly type. Think of it this way—what kind of impression do you want to make on people? Spelling and punctuation skills can go a long way in putting your best foot forward.
Greater Confidence
If you constantly have to ask friends and family to help you out with administrative tasks because you have no idea how to get it done yourself, then brushing up your computer and typing skills is a must. Competence in your typing skills means that your digital communication will go smoother, and you’ll be less intimidated when it’s time to create a document.
Not to mention, you’ll be doing your friends and family a favor—since it’s one less thing for them to worry about when you can independently type out your own projects.