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How to speed up your mind mapping: Tricks of the trade

By on January 29, 2013 in Mind mapping, Study Techniques

I’ve been asked on more than one occasion “Is there any way I can speed up the mind mapping process?” The simple answer is yes. There are several ways you can fast track the mind mapping process. But like anything, there is no escaping the fact that mind mapping takes time. It takes effort. But [...]

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Visual note-taking for people who think they can’t draw

By on January 22, 2012 in Creativity, Mind mapping, Study Techniques

If I asked you to draw a picture of a chicken what would your reaction be? “No way, I can’t draw” or “Sure, no problem!”? Many people I work with have a black and white view when it comes to drawing. They think they either can or can’t draw. For this reason, teaching any form [...]

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Developing Razor Sharp Focus with Zen Habits Blogger, Leo Babauta

By on July 22, 2011 in Creativity, Lifestyle, Mind mapping, Study Techniques

If you’ve just logged into Facebook or your email for the 10th time today or find yourself thinking in Facebook statuses throughout the day, it may be time to read Leo Babauta’s eBook “Focus: A simplicity manifesto in the age of distraction”. This free eBook contains dozens of practical suggestions to help you enjoy life [...]

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How to Mind Map for Legal Tests and Exams

By on November 13, 2009 in Exams, Mind mapping, Study Techniques

A few months ago I finished my double degree in Law and Psychology (with First Class Honours). Don’t think for a second that it was easy for me to do – it took me 8 years and every assignment/exam was difficult. Every step of the way was a challenge. When I received my graduation certificate [...]

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Adjusting to Eye Loss Mind Map

By on May 26, 2009 in Mind mapping

Mind maps are a brilliant way to help you organise information on just about any topic. This became clear to me last year when I was asked to create a mind map for ocularists, Paul and Jenny Geelen. ‘What is an ocularist?’ I hear you ask. Well, ocularists create artificial eyes for people. As you [...]

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How to Mind Map for Study Success

By on November 5, 2007 in Mind mapping, Study Techniques

How would you feel if you got 1 out of 20 (5%) for a test or exam? Upset? Angry? Disappointed? This happened to me 6 years ago for my first open book test for law at university. Still to this day I can remember the awkward feeling of taking the test, flipping through my books [...]

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