How to use mind mapping

Everyone has heard of mind mapping, right? Have you really applied this graphic thinking tool to our daily life? Do you really know how to use mind mapping? Let's talk about how to use mind mapping when we come down.

As usual, let me tell you about the software and system used in Bian Xiao. I use MindManager version (win 10 system) here, and there are many software for mind mapping, but Bian Xiao prefers a series of products from MindManager's family, and I also recommend their products to everyone. No more discussion, let's get down to business first.

1. What is a mind map?

To figure out how to use mind mapping, we must first know what mind mapping is.

Mind mapping, also known as brain mapping and mind mapping, is an effective graphic thinking tool to express divergent thinking. Simple but effective, it is a very practical thinking tool.

This is a brief introduction to mind map, which is a tool that pays equal attention to graphics and text, and is divided into frame map, concept map, venn diagram and so on.

2. What are the benefits of mind mapping?

What is mind mapping? What are the benefits of mind mapping? Mind mapping emphasizes "image memory" and "free divergent association", which is simple and easy to use. Using MindManager software, you can easily make beautiful flow charts and mind maps simply by dragging, placing and clicking, which is convenient and easy to use.

Figure 1: mind map-fishbone diagram template

Figure 1 is to directly click the template of MindManager software to make a fishbone diagram, which is simple and convenient to operate.

3. How to use the mind map?

How to use mind map? Where would it be more appropriate?

Mind mapping was introduced to Chinese mainland in 1980s, and its founder was Tony Buzan.

Figure 2: Founder of Mind Map-Tony Buzan

Initially, it was used to help "students with learning difficulties" overcome learning obstacles, and later it was mainly used by the industrial and commercial circles (especially in the field of enterprise training) to improve the learning efficiency and innovative thinking ability of individuals and organizations. So it is suitable for both study and workplace.

When invited to share a topic or a speech, you can make an outline of the speech with a mind map, which can help you clear your mind and clarify the content of the speech.

Figure 3: Mind Map-Speech Outline

Mind mapping can also be used to give a brief introduction to a book or a movie.

Figure 4: Journey to the West Mind Map-Character Analysis

If you need to have a brainstorm in the workplace, you can also use mind maps to sort out your thoughts, brainstorm and collide with more ideas.

You can also use mind maps to organize your own writing ideas, especially when writing thousands of words, mind maps can play a more important role!