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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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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 writing a lot about mindmaps, mind mapping, visual mapping and related topics. I speak with many people and I write with even more people about how to USE visuals to create clarity in our lives.
I have a very important and serious question for you.
A question that I hope raises many, many new question. Here it is:
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As you know, I train many people in mind mapping. But, this is not something I teach them to use as a tool on its own. They have to use it with for instance (speed) reading and note taking.
A mindmap is only a tool. Yes, a powerful tool, but only a tool.
A mindmap must be used together with other techniques. Just by mind mapping, you will not save time. After all, you use the mindmap to create a planning or to gain overview (for example). The mindmap is a tool that allows you to create time.
For others, the mindmap is a tool to summarize huge amounts of information on a single sheet of paper. They save time and increase their knowledge.
Other people create a mindmap to reduce the (mental, physical or emotional) pressure in their lives. The mindmap is a means to create clarity and understand what bothers them.
And of course there are people who simply like to clear their minds by creating a mindmap. They may do this to relax or to get that one idea that helps them move forward and solve their problems.
So many people… so many ways mindmaps are used.
I am sure that you are already using your mindmap as a tool in a longer line of tools that help you move forward. If not… stop and think about the reasons you started mind mapping. What was it that made you stop and learn about this method of information management?
You know I don’t really like the term information management. Still, the mindmap does just that:
And there you have it…
The mindmap is a tool that is part of the whole. It is part of your personal formula to make you more successful.
I believe that if you can define your own personal success formula, you can move forward faster in life and enjoy life more.
BUT… it all starts with the way you use your mindmaps.
How do you use your mindmap most of the time?
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These last couple of months, I received many mindmaps from people. The interesting question I received from most people is how they could improve their mindmaps.
Usually, the mindmaps can be improved easily. You are talking about words and colors used, alignment of branches, images shown in the map… those kind of things.
Asking someone else to have a look at your own personal mindmap is often difficult. After all, we are talking about a personal piece of work. This is probably not something you want to share with others.
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I received a question from a visitor who is part of our mindmap community. He told me that mindmaps without images are in fact more spider maps. That is true. The mindmap is a very visual overview of the information, filled with color and images.
Now how to find images for those words that are not easily transformed into an image (for instance love, smell, good)?
Let’s have a look at three different techniques I use to find the right images.
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