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If you are familiar with Mind Maps then you will likely appreciate how helpful they are in getting your creative juices flowing. For those unfamiliar with what a Mind Map is, then this post is definitely for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving abroad and living in another country is a huge undertaking, so the more thought and planning that you do the better. Everyone has their own unique reasons why they want to move abroad and your Mind Map is a reflection of what’s in your<\/span><\/em> head. And the great thing is? Your Mind Map isn’t wrong, it’s how you are thinking and only you<\/em> know you<\/span>. Mind Maps are unique and a fantastic tool for anyone who’s serious about planning a move abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have probably grown up writing lists to remember things. In schools the who education system is based upon lists and note taking. However, it has been proven that lists and notes are the most inefficient ways for your brain to process and retain information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike endless lists and notes, Mind Maps work the way your brain works – and this is why they are so effective as a tool when it’s time to really think about something and let your imagination run wild. I guarantee that you will look back on any of your Mind Maps and be surprised just what ‘sprung to mind’ when you were creating one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mind Maps were used by Leonardo da Vinci and Albert Einstein.
Seriously, what more proof do you need?<\/p>\nNakedExpat<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Plan your move abroad with a Mind Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to start a Mind Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I would suggest you search for examples of Mind Maps online to see some examples and get familiar with them. Like I have already said, there is no right and wrong with Mind Maps, but having an idea of how others have gone about them is useful. You will see the use of colours, images, sketches and much more. Have Fun with them and enjoy the process – you will quickly appreciate just how amazing they are in helping you think more creatively.<\/p>\n\n\n