“Many people these days feel that their minds are being flooded with various bits and pieces of data or information and they quite naturally find that it is more and more difficult to organize many of their thoughts. Along with this lack of logical thought the people start to experience moments of time where they find they are forgetting relevant facts, dates, events and similar data. During important meetings these same people may find that it is difficult to even take simple notes. The problems that I have just mentioned are typical of those that many people have been experiencing lately in their daily activities.
The process known as mind mapping has proven itself to be a helpful and very useful instrument for both individuals as well as corporations from all areas of the globe. In this article we’ll talk about mind mapping, why you need it, how to produce effective visual mind maps and the tools.”
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I use mind mapping software during the day for note taking and reminders, business plans etc
My only fault with the software current version is it is not compatible with previous versions, so any saved MindMaps you have you need to view online at a third party website which is crazy, any new software should incorporate previous file formats.
Otherwise a great idea from the Memory Guru and number one memory moneymaker Buzan!
I recently bought Buzan’s iMindMap* and I’m not sure how I managed to get through life without it.*
* Other mind mapping software is available.
One more thing, you can buy BIC pens with four colours for mindmapping on paper, also the cheaper 99p stores do a four pack of pens, each pen has ten different colours in, also great for mindmapping on paper or as I use them, in my day to day diary!
There is of course a iphone app available for the iphone users! http://bit.ly/9KNLb5
you can lead a mind to mapping, but you cant make it think…
As a mature student I find mind maps invaluable for revision. My memory isn’t what it once was but I find I can easily visualize the maps in my head during exams and make links between information. I’ve found that my marks are around 20%-30% higher in exams where I’ve used mind maps instead of linear notes.
Never tried this mind mapping. I scribble down notes for things I’m worried I’ll forget, but I always have the nagging feeling that, if I keep giving my memory a hand, it might start to atrophy or something.
I prefer drawing them otherwise I don’t get to use my coloured pens as much :/
Every fibre of my being is in revolt at the prospect of that activity, particularly at the concept of buying a special pack of coloured pens with which to do it.
I prefer to just, like, remember stuff, and sometimes not to.
I give a lot of credit to mind mapping and mind mapping software, along with memory techniques, these took me from an average 2.1 in my 1st and 2nd years of Uni, to finish my final year with a 1st.
Mind mapping is a powerful tool. Work in a call orientated environment where figures are paramount. Knowing your figures by using a quick tool such as memory mapping is invaluable. Versus just reading off a printout. Look more proffessional and actually understand them. In essence you are learning a long string of numbers in a short space of time. Decide whether you want short term memory to forget after meeting or long term memory.
Useful Stuff…..not to be underestimated!