Be sure to bold or CAPITALIZE the keyword if you choose to write directly on your mind map. After the first iteration of your map is complete, you can go back and fill in each node with the content of your concept.
By definition then are a free form medium, but there are some suggested best practices to help make your mind maps more effective.
Whether or not mind maps unlock the brain’s full potential, they offer a useful tool to the content creator and marketer alike. According to Wikipedia:īuzan also argues that the mind map uses the full range of left and right human cortical skills, balances the brain, taps into the alleged “99% of your unused mental potential”, as well as intuition (which he calls “superlogic”). Buzan posits that mind mapping is the most superior form of note taking because it helps avoid the “semi-hypnotic trance” state that other methods induce, i.e., it’s a lot less boring to use than Word. Popularized by British psychologist Tony Buzan, mind maps differ from conventional note taking or planning by presenting a non-linear form, which is moe akin to brain storming and the way the mind creates.
You can use mind maps for many things such as outlining presentations, ebooks, and content plans, engaging in logical problem solving, and mapping out user experiences online and in the real world.