Developing a mind mapping practice

  Many people find it hard to sit down and start mind mapping. When you start using this strategy, it can feel clunky and awkward. It requires some mental effort to get going. Why can it feel hard to start mind mapping? Because it isn’t a habit (not yet, anyway). But once mind mapping becomes […]

Streamline your life with mind maps

Mind mapping is one of my favourite ways to learn. The funny drawings, the colour, and creativity can transform any dry subject into something that’s interesting for the brain. But mind mapping is also a great life strategy. You can use it to create plans, capture ideas from books, set goals, clarify your thinking, organise […]

How to make mind mapping a habit

Many people find it hard to sit down and start mind mapping. When you first test out this strategy, it can feel clunky and awkward. It requires a bit of mental effort to get going. Why can it feel hard to start mind mapping? Because it isn’t a habit (not yet anyway). Once mind mapping […]

Study Skills Upgrade: How to Optimise Five Popular Study Strategies

When you study for tests and exams, do you . . . • Highlight or underline your books? • Test yourself with flash cards? • Create notes? • Make an outline of the key topics? • Reread your books and/or notes? These are all popular study strategies and exam revision techniques. But how effective are […]