How to Enhance Your Creativity Using a Mind Map

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start your mind map.

   Either with a big piece of paper and writing utensils, or with your computer.
   
   This article will be using FreeMind.
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   Step 2: Start with your core idea.

   The example for this will be a LifeGuide Hub project creation mind map. ,, Keep doing this until you come to a standstill.
   
   Whatever comes to your head, type it/write it. , This is where the computer has it over pen and paper.
   
   It is easier to rearrange things so that they are grouped together.
   
   You can either:
   Attach it to an idea so that it will be a level below it, or Bring it over to the other side.
   
   The shading indicates what you have selected if you are unsure. , While rearranging, you are liable to start getting new ideas.
   
   Just go with it.
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   Step 3: Click on the light bulb to get a first level idea.

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   Step 4: Hit enter twice after you finish and it will go to the next one.

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   Step 5: Start arranging them.

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   Step 6: Keep your mind open.

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