Do you ever feel like you have some great ideas, but when you sit down to write them, they’re not so great? Or even worse, you can’t really get a sense of what the ideas were?
In one of my graduate student coaching groups we have been discussing the difficulty of translating partly formed ideas into words on paper. One technique that makes use of a normally underutilized part of our brain is called “Mind Mapping.” (more…)
William D. said:
Mind mapping is a great tool you can use to improve the flow of information in your life. It structures information in a way that makes it easier for you to comprehend, analyze, and come up with new ideas and goals as well.
With mind mapping, concepts are graphically represented, allowing you to actually picture the ideas and goals. It’s a very simple method of organizing thoughts and ideas.
Check out these sites for mind mapping online, either on your own or in collaboration with others. (more…)
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