Source: The Mind Map Book – Tony Buzan.

 1º Use Emphasis  Always use a central Image.  Use Images throughout your Mind Map.  Use three or more colours per central Image.  Use dimension in Images.  Use synaesthesia (the blending of physical senses).  Use variations of size of printing, line and image.  Use organised spacing.  Use appropiate spacing.

 2º Use association.  Use arrows when you want to make connections within and across the branch pattern.  Use colours for enhancing memory and creativity.  Use codes to enable you to make instant connections between diferents parts of your mind maps.

 3º Be clear.  Use only one key word per line.  Print all words.  Print key words on lines.  Make line lenght equal to word lenght.  Connect lines to other lines.  Make the central lines ticker.  Make your boundaries embrace your branch outline.  Make your images as clear as possible.  Keep your paper placed horizontally in front of you.  Keep your printing as upright as possible.

 4. Develop a Personal Style.  Reflect your unique network and patterns of thoughts.  1º Use Hierarchy.  2º Use numerical order.

 Break mental blocks.  Add blank lines.  Ask questions.  Add images.  Maintain awareness of your infinite associational capacity.  Reinforce.  Review your Mind Maps.  Do quick Mind Map checks.

 Prepare.  Prepare your mental attitude.  Develop a positive mental attitude.  Copy images around you.  Commit yourself to your Mind Map.  Commit to the absurd.  Make your Mind Map as beautiful as posible.  Prepare your materials.

 Prepare your workspace environment.  Ensure that you have a moderate temperature in the room.  Use natural light where possible.  Ensure that you have plenty of fresh air.  Furnish the room appropiately.  Create pleasing surroundings.  Play appopiate music, or work in silence if your prefer.

 Mind Maps that aren’t really Mind Maps. Avoid structure become increasingly random and monotonous, diassociated and reduced to the same level.  The idea that phrases are more meaningful. Using single words in your Mind Map enable you to see your internal and external enviroment more clearly and realistically.  The idea that a “messy” Mind Map is no good. This doesn’t mean it’s bad. It’s a simply reaction of your state of mind. It is simply a reflection of your state of mind at the time, or the input your mind is receiving.  A negative emotional reaction to any Mind Map. If you are disappointed or depressed by the standard of your Mind Map you should simply remind yourself that it is only a first draft wich will require revision before it reaches maturity.