Mind mapping must be mind mapping. Now various memory methods emerge one after another, such as anchor pile method, memory palace and so on. I love to learn all kinds of methods, many of which are only used in some memory games (memory palace anchor pile order, etc.) ), finally I found that only mind map is the most practical memory method. Although mind mapping is a trite and unpopular learning tool, we can actually achieve the following improvements in less than one month's practice: 1. Mind mapping itself is a tool to logically connect various knowledge points, which not only improves memory, but also improves logical ability. 2. Get efficient reading ability and understanding ability, which is what we need in our work and study, not counting cards. 3. Obtain a very high concentration. In the process of accepting knowledge, whether you draw a mind map on paper as a novice or automatically generate a mind map in your brain after proficiency, you need to mobilize all the threads in your brain, so that you will naturally ignore all the influencing factors in the environment and enter a highly concentrated state, which is an improvement of your memory. The following is a brief introduction and usage of mind mapping tips: Part 1: What is mind mapping? Mind mapping uses the skills of paying equal attention to graphics and texts, showing the relationship between topics at all levels with hierarchical diagrams of mutual subordination and correlation, and establishing memory links between topic keywords, images and colors. Mind mapping makes full use of the functions of the left and right brain and the laws of memory, reading and thinking to help people develop in a balanced way between science and art, logic and imagination, thus opening up the infinite potential of the human brain. Therefore, mind mapping has a powerful function of human thinking. Mind mapping has many applications in personal, family, education and business situations, including notes and group discussions (ideas are arranged radially around the nodes of the head word, and do not need to be arranged in a hierarchical or continuous order. And organizational classification is to prepare for the later stage), summarize, modify and sort out ideas. Mind mapping can also be used to organize complex ideas, or as a memory skill. For example, when listening to a speech, you can use a mind map to record the most important words or key points. At this time, mind mapping also promoted a kind of cooperation-colored pen creation meeting. Part II: How does mind mapping improve people? In the academic research in 2002, Farrand, Hussain and Henney found that although the technology of mind mapping is limited, compared with other college students' favorite reading and taking notes, the use of mind mapping has a significant impact on college students' memory; A week later, it was found that the students who used psychogram improved their skills more soundly, while the subjects who used other reading and note-taking methods significantly reduced their motivation to take notes. Original source: mind map-Wikipedia We use mind map because it can help us solve practical problems better. For example, it can help you get more creativity in the following aspects: combing your thoughts and making them clear gradually; Better memory; Improve concentration and understanding, and learn more effectively and quickly; Make a detailed and comprehensive plan; Greater creativity; Part3: What tools do you need to learn to draw mind maps in the early stage? Mind mapping is to catch words and "draw" your thoughts, because it is easier to remember. In the process of drawing, we need to use colors. Because mind maps have a natural structure that emanates from the center after determining the center image, they all use lines, symbols, words and images and follow a set of simple, basic, natural and easily accepted rules. Color can turn a long list of boring information into colorful, unforgettable and highly organized pictures, which is close to the way the brain usually handles things. The drawing tools of "mind map" are as follows: a blank sheet of paper; Several colored pens and pencils; Your brain, your imagination! Part IV: Seven steps of drawing mind map 1. Divergent from the center to all directions. Why? Because starting from the center, you can let your thoughts spread freely in all directions and express yourself more freely and naturally. 2. Use images, symbols, codes and sizes throughout the mind map. Why? Pictures and symbols can stimulate the eyes and make the brain more excited! 3. Use colors in the drawing process. Why? Because colors can stimulate your brain like images. Color can add a sense of jumping and vitality to your mind map and great energy to your creative thinking. Besides, it's very interesting! 4. Connect the central image with the main branch, then connect the main branch with the secondary branch, then connect the tertiary branch with the secondary branch, and so on. Why? Because, you know, your brain thinks through association. If you connect the branches, you will understand and remember many things more easily. Connecting the main branches also creates the basic structure of your thinking. This is very much like the shape of a big tree in nature. Branches stick out from the trunk and spread in all directions. If there is a break between the trunk and the main branch of a big tree, or between the main branch and the smaller branch, or between the branches, then it will have problems! If your mind map is not connected, everything (especially your memory and learning process) will collapse. Connect! 5. Let the branches of the mind map bend naturally, not like a straight line. Why? Because your brain will get bored with straight lines. Curves and branches. Like the branches of a big tree, it can attract your attention more. 6. Use one keyword per line. Why? Because a single vocabulary makes mind maps more powerful and flexible. Every word and every figure is like a matrix, which breeds a series of related and interrelated "descendants". When you use a single keyword, each word is more free, so it is more conducive to the generation of new ideas. Phrases and sentences can easily kill this spark. Mind maps marked with keywords are like hands with flexible joints, while mind maps filled with phrases or sentences are like hands fixed on a rigid board! 7. Use graphics from beginning to end. Why? Because every number, like the central number, is equivalent to 1 000 words. Therefore, if your mind map has only 10 numbers, it is equivalent to taking notes of 10000 words! (Works from Dr. Tony Buzan) Author: Tony Buzan Original Source: Tony Buzan Mind Map Series Part VI: How to use Mind Map to learn quickly? 1, making a good mind map needs to be revised many times. People often see some very beautiful and beautifully made mind maps in books or online, but they can't make them themselves. Whether it is hand-painted or made by computer, it is always inferior to others', just a simple connection. I usually make a mind map after many revisions. If I use it on PPT or print it out, I usually need some suitable pictures. When hand-drawing mind maps, it often takes several times to make them. When making mind maps, you need to make adjustments according to your own ideas, and this adjustment will take several revisions before it can finally take shape. 2. The memory effect of hand-drawn mind map is better than that made by computer. Although it is convenient to use software to make mind maps, it is definitely not as impressive as hand-drawn mind maps. If you think it is troublesome to draw by hand, you can also make a mind map with software first, and then draw one by yourself. You will find that you will remember more after drawing a mind map. 3. When hand-drawing mind maps, it is best to use multicolor highlighters. The most important thing about mind mapping is that each branch uses different colors, which not only looks good, but also deepens your impression when you draw it by hand. Sometimes you forget the content, but you can remember it with colors. Using multiple colors will impress your right brain more deeply. 4. The picture I drew is ugly. Can I not draw? The ugliest painting, as long as you draw it, is definitely better than what you don't remember. Drawing can exercise your right brain for memory. A suitable graphic will make you remember it firmly. You can also spend some time learning stick figures or reading "Think Like an Artist" series, which will help improve your painting skills. Remember that painting is a natural skill and you can learn a lot in a short time. 5. The generated mind map is too large and can be decomposed into a single mind map. When there are many mind maps, the resulting mind maps will be very large and look inconvenient. At this time, you can break down the key or main part of this mind map into separate mind maps. For example, when students make mind maps for science teaching in a certain subject, they can be divided into separate mind maps according to their importance or chapters. 6. Simplify the content of the book with mind map, determine the overall framework and understand the core content. When making a book into a mind map, you can use keywords and points to determine the main idea of the book. 80% and 90% of books can be reduced to a paragraph, a sentence, a phrase or a word. The following is what I got from reading. Tao Te Ching is Tao, The Analects of Confucius is virtue, and The Classic of Wisdom is wisdom. 7. When you learn a kind of knowledge in depth, you can summarize your knowledge and feelings through mind mapping and read a lot of such classic books. You can summarize your knowledge and feelings through mind mapping. Summarizing a book can get you started. Summarizing 10 book can make you understand the overall framework. 100 book +2000 hours of practical experience can make you reach the intermediate level. If you can summarize these 100 books or 1000 books into a book or 1 picture, and you can explain the contents of this picture to a child of 10 or someone who doesn't know this knowledge at all, you are already an expert in this field. It is best to read books recommended by experts in this industry. Never pursue quantity, but quality. 8. When you read a professional book from a tall building, you may not be able to make a mind map for a while. At this time, you need to make a mind map of technical terms and classify these technical terms according to their categories and importance. When you make this mind map and can clearly explain the meaning of this term, the test method can make a child of 10 or a person who doesn't know this knowledge at all understand what you mean. At this time, if you make this book into a mind map, you will find it easy. If you are still not satisfied, refer to point 7. 9. Use mind mapping to confirm the knowledge you haven't mastered yet. Make each chapter of the textbook into a separate mind map with software. Using the note-taking function of the software, the main content, class notes and personal opinions are inserted into the keywords of the node, and these chapters are summarized or linked into a picture according to categories and important procedures. After all the production is completed, start with the most important chapter and hand-draw the content of this chapter completely from memory. The more detailed, the better. It's all done, let's see how much knowledge you have. Then compare my hand-drawn mind map with the mind map made by software. What you haven't accomplished is what you haven't mastered or won't. This part needs more review. Repeat this process until you can complete all the mind maps without any help or tips. 10, quickly review the completed mind map with mind map, print it out, and stick it on the bedside of the office or other places where you are often in the daytime. You can read it in the morning, before going to bed at night and during work breaks. The mind map of review should not be too big. And the main branch should be within (7+-2), no more than 9 branches and no more than 7 layers. A text or a chapter is the most appropriate. Generally speaking, it only takes 2-5 minutes or less to read mind maps, and it only takes 20-30 minutes to review a book, and it should be reviewed at least twice a day. You can also turn the mind map into an image, set it as a computer desktop and send it to your mobile phone as a screen saver. In addition to morning and evening, you can also keep reviewing while driving, before eating, after eating, during rest and so on. Repeat point 9 at the same time. 1 1. Take the test with mind map. You can draw a simple mind map during the exam, and arrange the questions in the exam according to the degree of mastery, the score of the questions and the time of answering questions. In principle, the test questions should be completed according to the shortest answer time, the highest score and the degree of mastery. The above is a brief introduction to the use of mind mapping. For a more detailed tutorial, please see Professor Bozan's related mind mapping tutorial. I hope my friends will gain a lot by persisting in their studies! If this article is helpful to you, please don't hesitate to agree and support me. I will also have more personal promotion suggestions to share, thank you very much!