Mind Maps

March 7, 2024

written by Lantashi

I'm playing with something on my Linux system called Minder. It is an app for creating mind maps. Instead of creating lists, it gives a more visual representation of what you are thinking about, and linking them together.

I am experimenting with different ways of organizing my day, and my thoughts, and my many tasks. There are TODO list apps. I've also looked at the Getting Things Done idea (I saw an entry for that on Idiomdrottning's capsule, see link). There is a Linux app called "Getting Things Gnome", that follows this idea.

Getting Things Done basics

I think everyone's mind works different. Some people just like lists, written in a notebook or on a whiteboard. Others like TODO apps. I'm now be leaning toward mind maps.

The basic idea of a mind map is simple. You start with a central idea, what is your central "node". You branch out from where, creating child nodes, and those can have child nodes, etc.

A picture is worth a thousand words, so here is a picture if Minder.

Picture of a Minder "mind map"

In the details pane, on the right, you can select the Current tab, and then write a detailed note for the node you are on, as many words/lines that you want.

The way I am using Minder, is that I am using the central node and child nodes to give a short title to a more complex thought, and putting the details of that thought in the Notes on the current tab.

I am playing around with it to brainstorm ideas about writing, tasks I need to do, etc. I really like mind maps so far. There are a lot of apps that allow you to create mind maps, but I am really enjoy Minder, due to ease of use, the visual aspect (it's pretty), and it isn't complicated with too many features. It just tries to be a mind map tool, and nothing more.

Just another tool to try out, that a wood elf enjoys :)

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