We’ve all been in that meeting or class. The one where the presenter’s voice lulls you to sleep. If you're looking for ways to combat snoozing, we’d recommend a method of note taking called mind mapping.
The Concept of Mind Mapping & Why It Works
Mind mapping is like making a PowerPoint presentation of the meeting that you are at. This type of note taking is based around the idea that a picture is worth 1,000 words. Instead of writing out your meeting word-for-word, you are visually displaying concepts. As you draw your notes, your brain remains engaged. The result (pictured above) is a web of ideas that is geared towards reminding you what the presentation was about.
The Tools to Map
To help you mind map successfully, you’ll need two trusty office supplies: A blank sheet of paper (no lines) and various colors of pens. As you write in concepts, remember to get a little creative. In PaperMate's Blog on mind mapping, they recommend using various colors – highlighting important topics in red. Remember, the point in this method is to have fun! Use #PaperMateMindMap to show us what you come up with on social media.