Are you also looking back already at your good intentions, instead of working on them? I created a small map that can assist you in making sure your good intentions don’t need to be intentions anymore (but really become good habits).
Have a look at it on: via this link
I look forward to seeing your results!
PS: Be sure you let me know how your mindmaps are working for you and what you are missing in working with them. I love to assist you in making your mindmaps work for you.
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Have you ever used a mindmap during a sales pitch? Do you show people you meet for the first time your mindmap? Have you used mindmaps in meetings?
One of the first things people tell me when they learn about mindmaps and mind mapping is that this is something which can be valuable. Still, they would use it for themselves only and not in a group or during a meeting.
I can understand that. You may be a little uncomfortable because you do not completely master the mindmap method… yet.
Fast forward a few week, months or even years. I speak with my successful students and what do many of them tell me about mind mapping in a group? They don’t do it. They are often afraid of what the other person’s response or even thoughts might be.
There is fortunately a cure for this:
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Today I want to write something different you can do with your mind or visual map. Can you do this exercise in a normal linear format (to do list style)? Sure you can! The only difference is that by using a map you will be able to have a neat and clear overview on one sheet that helps your entire brain.
Again, this is not just talking about mapping information. Today we talk about transforming part of yourself.
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Do you know the 2 things that stop most people from creating and using mindmaps, most of the time? Here they are:
1. Stop trying too hard not to mindmap!
Mind mapping is different from my normal routines and I don’t have the time to change this right now. People are just too busy managing their information. They are overwhelmed already and can’t seem to find a little bit of time to start mind mapping.
I think this is a big catch 22. You don’t have time and mind mapping will be able to give you more time… but you can’t start mind mapping because of lack of time.
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Some people, when they start to create mindmaps, are making mindmaps they may even use later on. Their main activity is usually creating mindmaps.
Do you really think Mr. Tony Buzan had that in mind when he wrote about mind mapping?
I think that is what his books want you to do, create mindmaps. There is no one who can show you how to do this better than Mr. Buzan. He is the creator and driving force behind mind mapping.
For me, mind mapping is a powerful tool for remembering and creativity. This works best when you… well, when you create traditional mindmaps.
However, most people who mindmap are not creating traditional maps. Their maps don’t resemble the maps shown in the books of Mr. Buzan. This could be because they feel awkward using colors, they think they can’t draw (little) pictures, or they just don’t have the time to create maps that overwhelming.
Still, the visual maps (usually not true mindmaps) are working for them. These maps help them to move forward. Why is that?
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I’ve been wondering what time of the year we most enjoy pictures and images that make us feel good and stimulate our ‘visual thinking’.
Yes, I know that the summer time is a great time to enjoy but… I think it is not the best visual mapping and visual thinking time of the year.
After meeting with my team of wise people, we concluded that December is the best visual mapping and thinking time of the year.
Here’s why:
- December is a time with less daylight and lots of darkness. We tend to use nice lights to create a warm and nice ambiance for ourselves and our loved ones. December is the time where we seek the light and we create the images around us.
- December is a time to look back at the year that has past and find out what we did, learned, received and shared.
- December is a time where businesses and individuals look forward to the new year. They make plans and think about what they want to do in the upcoming year.
That is why I believe December should be International Visual Mapping and Visual Thinking Month. This month is the perfect time to look back to what we experienced and did and look forward to what we want to accomplish next year.
There are many, many visual triggers around us that help us think more visual.
We, visual thinkers and mind mappers around the world, deserve this special time of the year because it is the most visual time of the year.
That is why:
DECEMBER IS INTERNATIONAL VISUAL MAPPING MONTH!
Spread the word.
Let your co-workers, friends, family and everybody else know that mind mapping, concept mapping and all other forms of visual mapping deserve special attention in this dark time of the year.
Enjoy this last month of the year. Enjoy your own Visual Mapping Month!
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