The Goal Of Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is a wonderful technique for note-taking, visualizing information, problem-solving, brainstorming, and generating ideas (creativity). One thing is very …
How Many Hours A Day Should You Study (as an adult learner)?
A smart adult learner makes sure to study daily. Only this way can you assure you are growing. Studying and …
How Can I Stop Reading Without Understanding?
Reading without understanding is like eating without digesting The goal of reading your study book isn’t that you can say …
Is Speed Reading Worth It? (part 2)
Most people would love to read faster and remember more of what they read. I am sure you also like …
How Fast Can You Read A Book?
In my high school exam year, we had to read books… many books. Growing up in The Netherlands, we had …
Does Reading Aloud Help Focus?
Reading aloud is a wonderful way to increase your focus when reading. Research shows that many people benefit from reading …
Why You Should Read 10 Pages In A Day
Reading is something we all learn in school. The problem is that most people don’t continue to read after they …
Is Reading A Skill?
Reading is a skill. It is something you learn, and one that you can get better at. Reading is nothing …
Is It OK To Be A Slow Reader?
It all depends on what your goal is when reading. Sometimes it can be good to read slowly. There are …
How Do You Overcome Poor Reading Speed? (7 Tactics)
When you feel you have a poor reading speed you may struggle when reading. Fortunately, there are a number of …
Why Is Reading Out Loud Important?
Reading out loud is often associated with something you do for your children. Or you could feel only children read …
Is Speed Reading Effective For Studying?
Reading is an important part of studying. You have to go through (many) books and find the right information to …
How Long Does It Take To Learn Speed Reading?
To read consistently with 1000+ words per minute isn’t something you learn in a few hours. Sure, you can get …
Is Speed Reading Just Skimming?
Speed reading is not just skimming. When you skim through a text, you glance over a text to find important …
Is Reading Multiple Books At Once Bad?
As with many things you do in life, it depends. If you have the time and the required knowledge to …
Are Speed Reading Courses Worth It? (Read This First)
Speed reading courses are a really good investment if you want to upgrade your reading techniques and tactics. Be sure …
How Do I Stop Subvocalizing When I Read? (Use It Smarter!)
Subvocalizing is the act of silently speaking to yourself while reading. This is a very common habit most people have …
Read Silently Or Out Loud? (Learn When To Use Each One)
Reading in silence is an important method for quickly going over a text. You don’t have to bother to say …
Is It Better To Read Slow Or Fast?
Reading fast or slow both has its benefits and problems. Whether you read fast or slow depends on many different …
Does Speed Reading Improve Memory?
Speed reading is not directly improving memory. Speed reading has to do with reading X number of words per minute. …
Is Subvocalization Good For Comprehension?
Subvocalization can be a very good method for improving your comprehension. There is some research telling us that subvocalizing makes …
How To Read Without Getting Distracted (Solutions)
There are many things you can do to reduce getting distracted when you are studying and reading. You have to …
Is Speed Reading a Talent?
Speed reading is not a talent. You are not born with the talent to read fast, or even super-fast! We …
Does Reading Speed Correlate With Intelligence?
This question is very interesting. Are you smart if you read fast? And are you dumb if you read slow? …
Is Reading While Walking Good?
This is a tricky question. On the one hand, it is good for you to read while walking. You burn …
Does Reading Speed Matter?
Reading speed matters, but you can not say that reading faster is better. A slow reader can be a good …
Why Is My Reading Speed So Slow?
There can be many reasons you are reading slowly. For instance, the book is too difficult for you, you have …
How Fast Is 1000 WPM?
Reading 1000 words per minute (wpm) is fast, really fast! The average reading speed of students is about 250 to …
Is Skim Reading Bad? (an honest answer)
In short, skim reading is not bad. It does depend on when you use it. Skim reading is a method …
Does Reading Speed Increase Over Time?
The short answer is YES, your reading speed will increase over time. The more you read, the faster you will …
How Much Can You Read In An Hour
There is no one answer to the question of how much you can read in an hour. It depends on …
Is Reading 1000 WPM Possible? (The Truth)
Let’s be realistic. There is no way an average reader can read with 1000 words per minute. The normal reading …
What Is Meant By Skim Reading?
Skim reading is a way of going through a text where you are basically only focussing on the key ideas …
Why Should Speed Reading and Comprehension Go Together?
When you study (or read a lot), you must have heard about speed reading. People who do this read with …
Is Speed Reading Worth It?
There are many things you can do with your time. One of the things that will benefit you is learning …
How to Find Time for Studying as an Adult Learner
It is important for adult learners to find time for studying. We are busy enough! Now we should have time to study
What Are The 4 Levels Of Reading Comprehension?
When you learn to use the 4 levels of reading comprehension in your own studies, you will become a smarter student. Learn more about the levels of reading here.
Studying For A Degree Whilst Working Full-Time
Studying takes a lot of time. So the main question is… can you be studying for a degree whilst working full-time? I will share my thoughts on this right now!
What Are The 5 Benefits Of Mind Mapping For Students
Mind mapping is very powerful when mind mapping. Here are the 5 benefits of mind mapping that allow you to become a smart adult learner fast!
Do Mind Maps Work for Students?
You may have heard about mind mapping. You might wonder, do mind maps work for students? Let’s find out in this article
How To Implement Microlearning In Your Own Studies
It is important to learn how to implement microlearning in your studies. Starting to implement microlearning can be the most important thing you do this year.
Microlearning Guidelines: Getting Started With Microlearning
If there is not much time for you to study, you definitely should learn the microlearning guidelines. Start implementing them in your own studies today
Should I Study Everyday?
Is studying on a daily basis the right thing to do? Let’s explore! I will show you why I think this is true, and what the double growth principle is
How To Study Everyday – 2 practical tips
One of the best things you should do is study everyday. How? Let’s have a look at 2 very easy things you can do to study on a daily basis.
What Are The 3 Main Disadvantages Of Mind Mapping?
Do you ever feel there are too many disadvantages to mind mapping for you to continue using it? Let me help you out by showing you there is a better way.
Mind Mapping Techniques For Students – a practical approach
The biggest reason people stop using them is that it is taking too much time. I mean, even more time …
How To Make Mind Maps For Studying?
People are very visual creatures. We can process information better when we see it. That is why you should be …
How To Increase Study Efficiency (3 Tips That Actually Work)
1: Set a goal for each study session Time is the most important thing you have. You can spend it …
5 Study Room Essentials Every Student Should Have
(In this article I am not talking about the room you study, whether you have a good chair, or the …
How To Memorize Anything
In this article, I want to share with you how you can create a lasting memory from your study information. …
What Is A Good Study Routine?
In this article, you’ll learn why you need a study routine, and what a good routine is. After reading it, …
How Important Is Reading Speed?
Before we can do that, we have to answer 3 important questions. Why do you want to read faster? Reading …
How Many Hours A Day Should You Study?
One of the best things about being an adult learner these days is that there are so many online or …
What Is The 80/20 Rule In Studying?
The 80/20 rule in studying is what sets smart students apart from regular students. The student who applies the 80/20 …
How Do I Overcome Negative Learning Experiences?
Let me be blunt and overgeneralize: There are no negative learning experiences. There are only experiences and your responses to …
How Can I Learn To Study Again?
Beginning to study after you stepped away from your study books can be difficult. Research shows it doesn’t really matter …
How Can Adults Improve Learning? (Here Are 6 Ways)
There is one thing I see in the many adults I work with who go back to school. That is …
How Do I Study When I Don’t Have Time?
You can only spend your time once. When you don’t have time to study, you spend your time on other …
How to Study at Home
It is increasingly important to know how to study at home. Online education is getting more and more real for …
What Is An Adult Learner?
The adult learner (or mature student) is someone who is working (full-time), has a family, and really wants to study …
Declutter Your Mind Map By Using The Right Keywords
3 Ways To Declutter Your Mind Map The mind maps of many people are overwhelming. They created maps that show …
How to Share Your Mind Maps for Collaboration
A mind map is a great way to visualize information. You can outline a lot of information and present it …
How To Start Mind Mapping On Your Computer In 5 Minutes
We will go through 3 steps. These are: download and install mind mapping software (2 minutes) create a new map …
How To Benefit Most From Your Daily Study Time
The countless hours I stared at the lists of words to memorize! Looking back, I feel so dumb again. Look at people …
The 3 (Mind) Maps That Make Studying Easier
You have books to go through. You have work and family that need your attention. Studying should be made as simple as …
How To Fix Boring Mind Maps (in 1 minute 58 seconds)
But many people waste time on creating a good-looking map. They find a way to procrastinate by focusing on the …
Practical Creative Thinking Using A Mind Map
You know solutions already that others don’t see. But this is stopping you from looking at situations differently as well. You get …
How To Study One Hour Per Day
From now on, studying has to become as important to you as eating is. Your food will keep you alive …
A Practical Introduction Into Mind Mapping And Memory
Let me share with you my thoughts on the combination of memory and mind mapping. You also learn about why …
Mind Maps And To-Do Lists
We went to her office and she fired up her computer. She showed me her maps, and I was… Why …
What To Do With Too Many Details?
Why Make your notes difficult to read? There is enough information to go through. You have books, online lectures, and …
Teach What You Learned!
The Problem Many people feel they should be reading, studying, and memorizing their study books. They believe it helps them …
HELP! I Don’t Understand What I’m Studying
11 Ways To Help You Understand What You Study Most of the time you understand what you are studying. You …
What Is Your Recipe For Studying?
Simplify Your Life With Recipes You do your work best when you get into a certain flow. When you know …
Understand Learning with Mind Maps
Let’s go! Two Important Concepts You Should Understand As I mentioned we will talk about two important concepts. 1. The …
Create a Realistic Study Routine
Let’s have a look at how you can create a realistic study routine. One that doesn’t take up too much …
The Math Behind Brain-Friendly Studying
There are 5 important equations you should keep in mind when studying or working. 5 Questions That Will Help You …
When Studying Makes You Feel Lonely…
I read that many (adult) students feel alone. This isn’t that strange. You sit there, with your nose in your …
How Much Time Do You Spend on a Mind Map?
I think the people who create these mind maps have done an amazing job! Why would you create a really …
Study In The Morning Or In The Evening?
Is studying perhaps an activity that you do after everything is done in and around the house? When Most People …
Transforming Hand-Drawn Maps in Digital Mind Maps
Mind Map Transformation 1 The first one is a map from the Mindmeister website. Here is the original hand-drawn map: …
Take Baby Steps To Achieve BIG Goals
In the late 90s, Amazon did something revolutionary, known as next-day delivery. And that only a couple of years later, …
Minimalism and Mind Mapping
(This is an introduction into this interesting topic of minimalism and mind mapping. Want to learn more? Let me know) …
When To Use Mind Maps When Studying?
Don’t Mind Map Once… Most people use a mind map only to create a summary of their chapter or book. …
How Much Information Can You Safely Add To A Single Mind Map?
What Is The Purpose Of Your Map? You should always think about this question first. Why are you creating a …
The Easiest Way to Become Better at Studying
Becoming better at Studying is a skill, not a talent Everybody can learn how to study better, smarter, and faster. …
What is Brain Friendly Studying?
Why Brain-Friendly Studying Was Created Many working professionals study during their evenings or weekends. They have the drive to study. …
How to Clear Your Mind Using Mind Maps
Let’s have a look at how you can use a mind map to clear your mind. Why do you want …
How to Start Your Next Mind Map
The problem when you start your next mind map Many people find it difficult to getting started with their next …
Should You Use One Word Per Branch in Mind Maps?
The mind mapping theory says to use one word per branch. Should you do this as well? Let’s dive in.
How can mind mapping help with information overload?
learn how to deal with information overload using a simple mind map
A Simple Writing Guide Using Mind Maps
Writing an article, dissertation, blog post or another piece of content should be easy. You should be focussing on delivering …
How to Easily Outline and Manage Long Term Goals with Mind Maps in 15 Minutes
Most people don’t balance their short-term actions with their long-term goals. Big results have to be achieved quickly. If not they move …
VIDEO: Mind Mapping Details and Concepts Together
Today I received a question about combining details and big concepts/ideas. How can you add everything to your map without …
The Ultimate Guide to Simple Mind Mapping
So for everybody who is looking for a practical and productive way of mind mapping, I wrote this guide. I …
How to Break Bad Habits with Mind Maps in 5 Steps
Do you know that a mind map can help you to break bad habits? Many people I talk with love …
How Big Is Your Mental Tank?
Did you ever hear the story that a turtle grows to a size that is suitable for the tank he/she …
Where Is The Focus In Your Mind Map?
Simple question, right? Where do YOU put the focus in your mind map? It seems that this question is easier …
3×3 Goals Remove Noise in Your Life
I love simplicity. When you step back far enough, things tend to become really simple. When we try to see …