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How to iMind Mappping tutorial.

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iMind Mapping is used by so many people,

in so many countries

and in so many languages.

Mind Maps are the ultimate organizational thinking tool.

They are the easiest way to put information into your brain,

and to take information out of your brain

as they literally map out your thoughts.

Tony Buzan invented Min Maps back in the 1970s.

A mind map

is a thinking tool that

reflects externally

what goes on inside your head.

We're now going to look at

How to Mind Map

in Six Simple Steps

Let's begin Mind Mapping!

Step 1 (Creating your Central Idea)

Firstly, start by creating your central idea;

this will define the theme of your Mind Map.

They should ideally be an image;

as images have much greater impact than words.

Images encourage your imagination;

they keep your mind focused

and help you to remember.

You can choose between a selection of iMind Map images

or you can import your own.

iMind Map allows you to add a short text label

as well as your image if needed.

Step 2 (Add your Ideas and Thoughts)

You need to add your ideas and thoughts to your mind map.

You can do this by adding branches

for each of your ideas

curved,

organic branches

are the most effective

as they reflect

the structure of your brain.

Straight lines are rigid and therefore boring.

They don't excite your mind,

which means that you're not soaking up so much information.

Curves, rounded lines,

create variety and excitement

to your eyes

making the information they hold

easier to remember.

Give your main ideas thicker branches

to show their importance;

your branches should become less and less thick

as you add your second

and third level ideas.

You can create curved branches easily using iMind Map:

Simply use your mouse and

the pre-defined branch drawing tool

to create your branches.

iMind Mapping will also organize the thickness

of each of your branch levels.

Step 3 (Colors)

A very important part of Mind Mapping is color;

colors are as exciting to your brain as images.

They add extra interest and life

to your mind map

as well as giving energy

to your creative thinking.

Using iMind Map,

each of your branches is given

a different color

by the Auto Color Tool.

Step 4 (Adding Words)

Once you have created the branches

to your idea,

you can then add words to describe it.

It is important that you try and only use

one keyword here.

This is because single words

will generate many more associations

and connections

allowing your mind to have the freedom

to spark off new ideas and thoughts.

Try remember that a single word

always provide power and flexibility

to your mind map.

To add a word, simply type straight

after creating your branch

and remember,

if you ever need to include more information

than just one word,

iMind Map lets you attach notes to any

of your branches,

so you can include

further words or information.

Step 5 (Attach an Image)

You can also attach an image to your branch,

As the saying goes:

"A picture can paint a thousand words."

This is because images have

a huge impact on your brain.

The more you use them,

the better.

You can attach images to any branch

using images from the iMind Map Image and Icon Library,

or by importing your own.

And even better way to mind map

is to try these images instead of words

on your branches.

Step 6 (Connections)

Connections are now what

will create your mind maps.

From your central idea,

and then your first main branch,

your brain starts making connections.

These connections will start forming

the rest of your main branches

and then your second level branches,

and then third level branches,

carrying on

until you have run out of ideas,

which,

if you're using mind mapping,

should be never.

This is because your brain

works by association.

It likes to link

Two,

or three

or four things together.

If you connect branches,

and therefore ideas,

you'll understand

and remember a lot easier.

So carry on adding your branches.

Congratulations,

You're now iMind Mapping.

Those you want to add to your mind maps,

you can try these other ideas.

When you highlight other areas of your mind map,

by using highlight clouds.

Relationships areas can be used

to connect two ideas that are related

but may not follow each other.

Want to add more information to your mind map,

one-third links your branches

to different websites,

documents or

other mind maps.

This will allow you to easily access,

more information about a particular topic.

Try adding a background color

to your mind map

to get even more impact.

All done?

When you have finished creating

you can easily save your mind map,

so that you can come back to add more to it

whenever you feel like.

You can print your mind maps and put it

on your wall to help you

remember a difficult topic

or remind you a particular area,

and a better idea is

to tile print so that you can create

poster of your mind mapsů..

great to put up in the classroom

or on your bedroom wall.

You can even export your mind maps

as a webpage,

image

or PDF,

or into Word,

or PowerPoint.

Try this if you want to use your mind maps

to deliver a presentation.

Now you can mind map;

you should start learning;

planning;

problem solving;

concentrating

organizing

and remembering

easier

and better

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