To Be Left Handed and the Center of Attraction

A left handed person naturally wonders how and why they are left handed. It is generally thought that it is a genetic predisposition. However, no research has been able to prove the cause for some people to become left handed and others, right handed.

However it has been proven that no matter which hand you normally use, it is possible to train yourself to use the other just by not using the dominant hand. This may be tough, but if you keep at it, it is still possible. In fact, after doing this for some time, you may prefer using your ‘new dominant’ hand instead of your previous dominant hand.

The basic reason for a left-hander to become a right-hander, or vice versa is the stimulation of the neurons in the hand that was previously not used much. Though it is normal to hear about a left-hander trying to become a right-hander, there are quite a few people who want to become a left-hander.

Why some yearn to become left-handers

Now you may wonder why they want to become a left-hander. The reason most people prefer becoming a left-hander is because it separates them from other people, and also makes them look special.

Another reason for this is to become ambidextrous, where they can do work using both hands. They can use both hands for playing, eating, writing and even play football using both feet. This proves to be advantageous especially in the sports field as both hands and legs can be used for hitting, batting, bowling, throwing, etc.

Tips to become a left-hander

So if you are interested in becoming a left-hander, you basically have to practice doing everything you do with it. Once you do things with it, you will find it possible to start even writing with that hand.

However if you still go to school, it is better to write using your left hand when in school. It is only when you can write neatly and quickly with your left hand can you start writing using your left hand in school.

Writing the sentence ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog’ repeatedly helps in improving your left hand writing. This is because the sentence has all the letters of the alphabet to provide you with the right practice while writing.

Try juggling and brushing

In addition to this, you have to develop the habit of holding, picking up and passing things using your left hand. Over time, you will get used to using your left hand, and in doing work with it.

It has been proven that learning to juggle greatly helps in your using your left hand. So grab hold of a few balls and start juggling to develop strength and coordination in your left hand.

You can also start brushing your teeth using your left hand more, perhaps every other day. Though you may find it difficult to control your brush at the start, over time, you will be able to brush as well as you do with your right hand.

With these tips and strategies, you will soon become left handed, and ambidextrous, as you wished.