How to Make a Mind Map with Mind Mapping Software

Once you have learned what a mind map is, it’s time to get started!

This page will describe how to make a mind map and follow best practices in doing so. We are sure you will be able to use a mind mapping software tool as well as pen and paper.

Making mistakes is unavoidable, but you will not be forgiven if some mistakes happen. Careless mistakes can make you feel worse than big mistakes. 【小题1】 And that’s very common. However, there are some ways to get yourself back on track after you make mistakes.

【小题2】 Usually, someone will do the following after making mistakes — considering what happened and why or shutting down the brain and noticing the inactive feedback, and then avoiding thinking about it completely. Smart people are good at finding out what caused these careless mistakes. Ask yourself why you have made a certain type of mistakes. 【小题3】 Allow more time to do that, start that earlier, and stay more focused on what you are doing, etc.

Next, stick to a regular sleeping and eating time. It’s amazing how fast lack of sleep can make people forgetful and cause them to feel stressed, which easily leads to careless mistakes. 【小题4】 last but not least, tell yourself you will do better next time. Don’t let a mistake wear you down. Everyone makes mistakes. 【小题5】 But don’t make excuses for your mistakes. It’s how you deal with mistakes that is important. Simply think about how you can solve the problem and move on.

Do you have problem controlling your emotions (情绪)? There are some tips for you to control yourself when you are angry.

Step 1: Don’t hurt others. It is important to know what is acceptable and what is not for others. You should not hurt others, including hurting them with words.

Step 2: Take three deep breaths. You need to understand big feelings are very normal but your actions caused by these feelings will bring results. Taking a few deep breaths can give you time to relax yourself.

Step 3: Use your words to say your feelings and wishes. Saying what you wish for helps you angry or upset even having worked open a problem-solving (问题解决) conversation. Of course, your wish won’t always be an acceptable result for all parties, but you can work out a more peaceful result together with whom you are angry.

Step 4: Ask for help to solve the problem. It is okay to ask for help when you don’t feel that you can solve the problem alone. Asking your parents or teachers for advice may help you find better ways.

Step 5: Take the time you need to calm down. Sometimes you may still feel angry or upset even having worked through each of the above steps. Then, it is often better to walk away or to find another safe way to deal with those feelings. Several days later, you may not feel as strongly about whom you are angry.