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A mind map would include topics and subtopics as you get more detailed in your thinking. Each main topic would be a different item that you would want to plant in your garden. A finished map, with main topics and subtopics would look like this:
A more elaborate, more artistic version of a mind map could look like this: Source: http://www.peterussell.com/indexmap.gif That’s it! Any topic you want to mind map goes in the middle of the page, main topics are drawn in any fashion off of the title of your topic, with branches then being drawn for each layer where you want to go deeper. There are no wrong mind maps. However, keep in mind as you begin this process that it’s important to write down every idea that pops into your head without censure. If you are thinking that something doesn’t belong or isn’t appropriate you can get stuck and block the creative flow of ideas. You can always modify and make judgments about the items on the map after it’s done, but during the process just let ideas flow. Also, it helps in the beginning to use plain, unlined paper, the larger the size the better. We’re so used to using 8½ X 11 lined paper, that breaking out of that mold alone can help us tap into our creativity. Feel free to use a whiteboard and markers, or large drawing paper and colored pencils. Or use colored paper; whatever feels best to you. Feel free to play with this a little and come up with your own style. It won’t take long to find your way. There are also numerous mind mapping software programs available now. I like making maps by hand. But I also like taking my maps and client’s maps, with their permission, and re-creating them in the software so we can easily make changes over time. You may need to try these programs to see if they will work for you. Some offer
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