Voice typing changed my life and it can do the same for you

Have you ever found yourself in an uncomfortable situation where your brain feels like a block of stale cheese? If you're a high-functioning individual like me, chances are that

you've got a million different tasks at hand and not enough RAM to process all of them at once.So, how do you move past this stubborn blockade that freezes your ability to think

and form cohesive thoughts? I'm not talking about writing strictly speaking. Students, teachers, professionals, and just about any other human being come to a standstill at some

point.Sometimes, it helps to just pen down your thoughts. But what do you do when your mind is completely overwhelmed and you can't even do that? Writer's block is a real pain in

the arse and impossibly difficult to get past.Instruments that empower the mind(Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)When I was in college, I used to rely on mixed mediums

to get my brain juices flowing. Being caffeinated isn't always enough. Even if you have a good idea about what you're working on, it can be really hard to arrange your thoughts and

find a proper structure. Back then, my weapons of choice consisted of my battered old laptop, a fantastic fountain pen, and heaps of notebooks.The peripherals we use to translate

our ideas into the written word greatly influence our ability and efficiency to communicate. Why do you think mechanical keyboards are so popular? Whether it's the satisfying

clickity-clack of heavy keys or the smooth flow of ink from a nib, all these instruments help us accomplish the same thing essentially.Now that almost every aspect of writing has

been digitalized, the need to have the perfect tool is imperative. We need a modern version of jotting down rough notes on a corner of some page. Typing on a keyboard doesn't

always deliver this effect, be it a physical or a mechanical one.In my search for the perfect thinking aid, I experimented with tablets, keyboards, styli, and e-paper tablets that

support writing input. My favorite tool for arranging thoughts and forming basic ideas was a surprising one.Thinking out loudA few months ago, there came a time when I was caught

between a million projects. Dozens of writing assignments and a clouded mind pair horribly with anguish and looming deadlines. A particularly difficult editorial had me stumped. No

amount of pens, pencils, styli, or fancy keyboards could get my brain going.Desperate to finish the task at hand no matter what, I started chitchatting with my better half to help

me get a better grasp of things. The conversation was mostly one-sided but it helped me wade through my muddled thoughts and find my way. It ended with me saying "I wish I had