I already use mind maps to visualise the themes of my main texts but the way you use mind maps is so brilliant! Thank you for sharing! I will definitely use this method from now on.
Here's my take on using mind maps for problem solving - perhaps you find something interesting. The method is paper-based, but a transfer of several aspects to digital mind maps is certainly possible. I use the following three building blocks, which I can combine in different ways. Building block 1 - the sheet layout: I use an A4 sheet in landscape format and divide it in 3x3 boxes of equal size - there's no need for exactness and I do it without a ruler. Alternatively, I can use 3 columns and make boxes of different sizes - but at the beginning, 3x3 boxes are easier to handle. I fill the boxes in column 1, then in column 2 and then in column 3. Building block 2 - the box layout: I use each box for a simple small mind map. The size limit of the box will come as a surprise, but it has a number of advantages which I will describe in a moment. Instead of mind maps, I can use diagrams, ordinary text with indentations or math terms. Building block 3 - thinking tools: I can use thinking tools as topics for the small mind maps, to stimulate my thinking about the problem, like: What are key questions? What are my options? How can I split the problem into smaller parts? I find a personal collection of thinking tools very useful - I have a corkboard over my work table and can access dozens of tools and stimuli with one glance. For me, this process has four main advantages. First, a conventional mind maps works best with a couple of main branches of equal size. In problem solving however, I often want to develop only one or two branches over many steps, and this leads to an unsymmetrical, unbalanced mind map. Secondly, moving from one box to the next needs a moment of orientation - where do I stand, and what can I do next? This re-orientation happens much more often in the 3x3 layout than in an ordinary mind map. Thirdly, I find it easier to reflect on a previous thought in a new box than in a branch of an ordinary mind map. Fourth, the combination of mind maps and thinking tools seems very powerful to me. Some remarks: Depending on handwriting size, paper size and personal taste, we can experiment with 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4 boxes. As a fourth building block I'm using a zettelkasten to organize my sheets - but that's outside the scope of this comment.
Sounds like you've found a method that really works for you and that is the most important thing! Thank you for sharing, hopefully it'll be useful to some of the other people :)
This is so helpful! I've never thought of using a mindmap before - I wish I found your channel sooner!! So excited to binge your other videos, love your vibe 😊😊
I don't know why this subject of mind mapping escapes my appreciation for what others claims it done for them. I want to experience the benefits too. Plus I believe it will be able to level life's playing field having ADHD. But when I go to make a mind map about anything, it never ends. The connections I make get more sub connections, and more sub connections. Even using large artist tables I find myself filling up the whole bloody' thing...lol. I love your bubbly attitude and your ability to teach (and you have the perfect balance of background music volume vs your voice ratio!!!! thank you thank you thank you). Anyway, any idea why I'm screwing my mind maps up and getting frustrated? Reading others "success stories" is like being a buffet and watching everyone enjoy all the foods I want to, but are allergic to all of them. Feel sorry for me?,,,(Type,.."Yes"...). No really,, lol...got any advice?
Hi! So I also have ADHD (recently diagnosed so still figuring stuff out) for me I find I have to edit my mind maps as I go because I also want to add ALL THE THINGS. I generally do a couple of mind maps and keep making them more condensed and focus as I go. The other thing that is important to remember if just because this works for loads of people doesn't mean it will work for you and that is OKAY! I would honestly experiment with a few different methods and see what works for you. Could be Mindmaps, colour-coding, physical binders or even sticky notes. Ultimately it doesn't matter how you do it, just that you have a system that works for your brain :)
@@LucyHargrave "ADHD",.....the price one pays for being a Genious !! LOL...thanks for sharing your recent diagnoses, as well as welcome to the elite group turbo Brains. Sometimes you dont know who to let know you hae ADHD, because its immediately thought of as a disorder, which it is not! I found comfort in having this while googling famous people the has it..what a list Tom Cruise, Albert E., Thomas E. Tesla,...but what changed my world was when I so astro-physicist Stephen Hawkins had ADHD ,, then I was like ,.."I'M NOT WORTHY!!"..I'M NOT WORTHY!!!.....
Hi Lucy, your mind mapping stuff just looks brilliant and I'm so thankful that your content is on TH-cam. I've been pretty aggressive with outlines while working on my PhD diss so I wonder if you basically use mind mapping in lieu of outlines. Thanks.
I just realized from one of your other vids that you make outlines after your mindmaps. I guess the mind maps help with the outlining process. It also appears that you keep your outlines fairly simple and not w/ a lot of subsections, or subsections to the subsection.
Hello! Sorry for taking 3 months to reply - I was taking a break from TH-cam and yes I very much use mindmaps as outlines. I'm not a big planner to be honest so I tend to keep my outlines fairly similar as I find if I plan to much it gets rids of my creativity and I lose passion for what I'm writing :)
@@junsu21 ah I've found the other video you were talking about now: How I make notes and organise my PhD research - th-cam.com/video/fMN0XYML7E8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video. I've been watching several different peoples videos on mind mapping and this was very useful. Much appreciated. :)
I already use mind maps to visualise the themes of my main texts but the way you use mind maps is so brilliant! Thank you for sharing! I will definitely use this method from now on.
Here's my take on using mind maps for problem solving - perhaps you find something interesting.
The method is paper-based, but a transfer of several aspects to digital mind maps is certainly possible.
I use the following three building blocks, which I can combine in different ways.
Building block 1 - the sheet layout:
I use an A4 sheet in landscape format and divide it in 3x3 boxes of equal size - there's no need for exactness and I do it without a ruler.
Alternatively, I can use 3 columns and make boxes of different sizes - but at the beginning, 3x3 boxes are easier to handle.
I fill the boxes in column 1, then in column 2 and then in column 3.
Building block 2 - the box layout:
I use each box for a simple small mind map. The size limit of the box will come as a surprise, but it has a number of advantages which I will describe in a moment.
Instead of mind maps, I can use diagrams, ordinary text with indentations or math terms.
Building block 3 - thinking tools:
I can use thinking tools as topics for the small mind maps, to stimulate my thinking about the problem, like: What are key questions? What are my options? How can I split the problem into smaller parts?
I find a personal collection of thinking tools very useful - I have a corkboard over my work table and can access dozens of tools and stimuli with one glance.
For me, this process has four main advantages.
First, a conventional mind maps works best with a couple of main branches of equal size. In problem solving however, I often want to develop only one or two branches over many steps, and this leads to an unsymmetrical, unbalanced mind map.
Secondly, moving from one box to the next needs a moment of orientation - where do I stand, and what can I do next? This re-orientation happens much more often in the 3x3 layout than in an ordinary mind map.
Thirdly, I find it easier to reflect on a previous thought in a new box than in a branch of an ordinary mind map.
Fourth, the combination of mind maps and thinking tools seems very powerful to me.
Some remarks:
Depending on handwriting size, paper size and personal taste, we can experiment with 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4 boxes.
As a fourth building block I'm using a zettelkasten to organize my sheets - but that's outside the scope of this comment.
Sounds like you've found a method that really works for you and that is the most important thing! Thank you for sharing, hopefully it'll be useful to some of the other people :)
Great timing! I had linked your previous video to a blog post I'm publishing at the end of the month.
Ah amazing! Send me a link of blog post when you’re finished as I’d love to read it 🥰
Thanks Lucy, this was very useful! Good luck with your PhD.
Thank you 😊
This is so helpful! I've never thought of using a mindmap before - I wish I found your channel sooner!! So excited to binge your other videos, love your vibe 😊😊
You're so welcome!
I don't know why this subject of mind mapping escapes my appreciation for what others claims it done for them. I want to experience the benefits too. Plus I believe it will be able to level life's playing field having ADHD. But when I go to make a mind map about anything, it never ends. The connections I make get more sub connections, and more sub connections. Even using large artist tables I find myself filling up the whole bloody' thing...lol. I love your bubbly attitude and your ability to teach (and you have the perfect balance of background music volume vs your voice ratio!!!! thank you thank you thank you). Anyway, any idea why I'm screwing my mind maps up and getting frustrated? Reading others "success stories" is like being a buffet and watching everyone enjoy all the foods I want to, but are allergic to all of them. Feel sorry for me?,,,(Type,.."Yes"...). No really,, lol...got any advice?
Hi! So I also have ADHD (recently diagnosed so still figuring stuff out) for me I find I have to edit my mind maps as I go because I also want to add ALL THE THINGS. I generally do a couple of mind maps and keep making them more condensed and focus as I go.
The other thing that is important to remember if just because this works for loads of people doesn't mean it will work for you and that is OKAY! I would honestly experiment with a few different methods and see what works for you. Could be Mindmaps, colour-coding, physical binders or even sticky notes. Ultimately it doesn't matter how you do it, just that you have a system that works for your brain :)
@@LucyHargrave "ADHD",.....the price one pays for being a Genious !! LOL...thanks for sharing your recent diagnoses, as well as welcome to the elite group turbo Brains. Sometimes you dont know who to let know you hae ADHD, because its immediately thought of as a disorder, which it is not! I found comfort in having this while googling famous people the has it..what a list Tom Cruise, Albert E., Thomas E. Tesla,...but what changed my world was when I so astro-physicist Stephen Hawkins had ADHD ,, then I was like ,.."I'M NOT WORTHY!!"..I'M NOT WORTHY!!!.....
Hi Lucy! Great video. I'm working on my first chapter and would love to try this. What mindmapping software do you use? Thanks.
Software is called SimpleMind lite and it’s free!
Hi Lucy, your mind mapping stuff just looks brilliant and I'm so thankful that your content is on TH-cam. I've been pretty aggressive with outlines while working on my PhD diss so I wonder if you basically use mind mapping in lieu of outlines. Thanks.
I just realized from one of your other vids that you make outlines after your mindmaps. I guess the mind maps help with the outlining process. It also appears that you keep your outlines fairly simple and not w/ a lot of subsections, or subsections to the subsection.
Hello! Sorry for taking 3 months to reply - I was taking a break from TH-cam and yes I very much use mindmaps as outlines. I'm not a big planner to be honest so I tend to keep my outlines fairly similar as I find if I plan to much it gets rids of my creativity and I lose passion for what I'm writing :)
@@junsu21 ah I've found the other video you were talking about now: How I make notes and organise my PhD research - th-cam.com/video/fMN0XYML7E8/w-d-xo.html
I use Windows not MAc, where is the app link?
The app is called SimpleMind and I use the lite version (the free version). My understanding is it’s available on all platforms. simplemind.eu
@@LucyHargrave Thanks, Lucy! Best of luck in your PhD :D
THANK YOUUUUUUU for this video !!!!
It's so neat and organized 😍
I try! Definitely easier when it’s digital 😂
@@LucyHargrave is there any app for it?
@@sree6073 The app I use it SimpleMind Lite, which is free on Mac 💻
@@LucyHargrave Thank you 👍
Mind Map QUEEEEEN!!!!
😂 I should add that to my LinkedIn Bio
disregard the previous video comment. lol i've obviously found it. thank you.
omg! I study heteronormativity too!! I jsut found out we have so much connections!!!!