I’m always looking for ways to organize and document what I’ve done and what I want to do. I carry a lot of it around in my head, but there’s a better way. I got rid of my mental clutter by creating mind maps.
Whether you need a To Do list, a bucket list or keep track of your goals, mind mapping software by FreeMind can help you sort out your thoughts. Create your mind map and save it as an image to use as your desktop wallpaper. Or print a copy of your mind map to post on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror.
And best of all . . .
FreeMind mind mapping software is a free download.
This is a sample mind map from FreeMind. The center of the chart can be where you are today. On the left, list where you’ve been and on the right, where you’re going. Or it can be a goal or project, with all the brainstorming ideas branching out. FreeMind mind maps can be as simple or detailed as you’d like them to be.
What can you create with FreeMind mind mapping software? Comments welcome.
I've gotten as far as downloading, but I haven't had the time yet to figure it out. It looks like it could be a valuable help in just about anything!
Thanks for the comment V. It's not hard to get started with FreeMind. Open a new mindmap and change the first circle to your main idea (right click and Edit Node). Then, highlight it (just rest your cursor on it) and press Insert to add the next idea. Each new idea is added to the idea that's highlighted.
~Marilyn
Well, I've been thinking about it for days and I finally downloaded the software. Now, I guess I just need to learn how to use it. Thanks for the advice!
Julia,
There are several tutorials for Freemind Mind Mapping at http://www.youtube.com. Here's one that has over 10,000 views: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grut_2cardM.
~Marilyn