The Powers of the Mind

does not use a step-by-step method to reach a conclusion

reality-based

thinks multi-dimensionally

thinks emotionally, intuitively, creatively, globally and analytically

reacts best to visual images, oral discussions and handling objects

may excel in music, art, drawing, athletics and coordinated physical movement

may be naturally mechanically-minded

remembers faces, places, and events very well but not the names

may have a photographic memory for images, reading selections, oral discussions, places visited, and musical works

thinks in abstract letters, numbers, written words and formulas

excels in mathematics, reading, spelling, writing, sequencing and the use of verbal and written language

is strongly verbal and reacts best to verbal input

responds well to phonics when learning to spell and read

handles sequencing of numbers, letters, words, sentences, and ideas easily

does not need to visualize in whole, concrete images to understand ideas

sees the parts within the whole first, and then arrives at the whole concept of a given idea

The main idea, subject or focus is crystallized in a central image.

The main themes radiate from the central image as “branches.”

The branches comprise a key image or key word drawn or printed on its associated time.

Topics of lesser importance are represented as ‘twigs’ of the relevant branch.

The branches form a connected nodal structure.

Start with the topic

Define the structure

Define each branch

Highlight the priorities

Extend your mind map by additional ideas

Review and revise