The Struggles Of Being Left-Handed
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The Struggles Of Being Left-Handed

Ten percent of the population has it a lot harder than you would think.

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The Struggles Of Being Left-Handed

Being left-handed can be fun. You get to be unique and feel special to be a part of the small 10 percent of the world that is just like you. It's not all that great, though. The world is designed for those who are right-handed, so we lefties face challenges every day!

Here are just a few examples:

1. Binders and notebooks

Taking notes is either a painful process or our margins are giant. Don't worry, though. You can special order left-handed friendly notebooks and binders.

2. Pens, pencils and markers

No really, it's OK. I lovewashing scrubbing my hands after every time I write, or just walking around with ink all over one.

3. Desks

You really feel for that right-handed person who complains about getting one of the few left-handed desks.

4. Scissors

Mmmmm. Hand cramps.

5. Having someone realize you're left-handed

You seem like some magical and rare unicorn to them, and it takes everything in you not to respond with the most sarcastic answer ever when they ask you. If I am writing with my left hand, then yes, I am, in fact, left handed.

Don't worry, though. We have some advantages when it comes to being left-handed!

1. We're usually better at multitasking

Because the world is designed for the right-handed, our brains have been forced learned to think more quickly, and this leads to us being able to multitask much easier or handle large amounts of unorganized information.

2. We are the golden children of sports

Those right-handed opponents just don't even know what to do with us. You could be a star pitcher or hitter in baseball, star fencer, star boxer or star tennis player. The list goes on and on.

3. We have a greater chance of being geniuses

There aren't a lot of us, but there are a lot of us who are linked to higher IQs and being successful. I say, we have some good luck on our side in that department.


OK yes, there are some things in life that are just plain hard when it comes to being left-handed, but we've all adapted and learned to live in this right-handed world. We have to admit being left-handed is actually great. It's a conversation starter; you always have a fun fact and you never have to worry about not feeling unique and special.

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