Things You'll Need:
- Blank Paper
- Pen or Pencil
- Colored Pens or Pencils, optional
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Step 1
Define your main subject and write or draw it in the center of your blank piece of paper. This should be an over-arching theme that encompasses the entire subject at its broadest level. The main subject is the heart and soul of your mind map. Draw a circle around the main subject.
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Step 2
Define all applicable sub-topics that relate to your main theme. Write or draw them around the perimeter of the paper. Do not over-think this step. The premise of a mind map is to generate information freely.
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Step 3
Draw lines connecting the main subject to each sub-topic. A mind map is a treelike diagram showing where topics and themes connect.
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Step 4
Expand. Add new sub-topics as you see fit. Add subordinate information relating to your sub-topics. Look for relationships and connect related content by drawing lines between them.
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Step 5
Personalize the mind map by adding colors, pictures, and drawings. If you are creating your mind map for personal use, don't worry that it won't make sense to others. If a single image jogs your memory about a critical piece of information, use it.
