Why It’s So Powerful
Here’s how it works: They start with a central idea and branch out into exciting subtopics, just focusing on key points about the topic. No more boring, linear notes. No more endless paragraphs of information – with mindmap revision, you’re focused to focus on what really matters.
Here’s How to Make Most of Mindmaps
Start by writing down the central topic or idea in the middle of the page and surround it with colorful branches representing the main subtopics. From there, let your thoughts flow freely as you add more branches and connect them to related ideas.
Once your mind map is ready, it's time to make the most of it. Use the visual layout to see the relationships between different concepts, and let it inspire new ideas and connections. Review and revise your mind map regularly, adding more details or rearranging elements as your understanding grows.
Science is Backing the Power of Mindmapping
Mindmapping can be an incredible tool to help you study, and more studies are backing that. Here are some things you might not know, that would convince you to start using mind maps today!
- It Enhances Memory: The shape and form of a mindmap has been shown to help remember and recall information. In fact, researchers have discovered that using mind map revision can increase retention by 10-15%.
- It Boosts Creativity: Mind mapping encourages creativity since you’re making connections between ideas, which encourages problem-solving and creative thinking.
- It focuses on Meaningful Learning: Mind mapping is focused on the idea of connecting new and existing knowledge. Mind maps help us to link new ideas to a main topic, reinforcing our understanding of that subject. This is known as ‘meaningful learning.’
- It Simplifies Complex Ideas: Mind maps help organize and structure information effectively. It breaks up complex topics into single words or sentences, making it easier to understand and remember information.
- It Improves Productivity: Interestingly, mind maps have been shown to boost productivity, help you learn faster, and improve your work quality.
Start Your MindMapping Journey
It’s no secret that studying, and mindmapping, requires constant writing, rewriting, and fixing of ideas. With traditional paper, this can become quite the hassle (and quite the scribble!) Our erasable Bambook notebooks harness a whiteboard-like feel, allowing for easy writing and erasing when necessary, allowing you to truly experience the power of mindmapping! You can customize your own Bambook with unique covers, specific paper styles and a range of great templates to ensure you have an all-round study handbook!
