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Sheila

Sheila, who has multiple sclerosis

Audio quote from Sheila

Here Sheila explains why she uses mind mapping techniques. They help her both to prepare for meetings and when talking with someone face to face.

'Mind mapping at a practical level allows me to cope with the many difficulties I have with communication and memory.

'Mind mapping software provides me with a powerful graphical technique which helps me to trap random thoughts from my brain into a clear picture. If required, I can add large amounts of text as background notes to the map and export these to create word documents.

'This allows me to be both creative and effective at a level I cannot sustain myself.

'As it is a very visual tool it gives me a platform to convey and exchange thoughts with others and allows me to be better prepared for meetings at whatever level.

'The removal of the stress of trying to remember allows clearer thought processes.'

Resources:

 A document demonstrating one of Sheila's mind maps (Adobe PDF)