Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

Cowritten by Kelsey Schultz and Tchiki Davis. Mind mapping is a technique through which you develop and visually organize thoughts, ideas, and information. This technique involves identifying a ...

Have you ever felt like your notes are more of a chaotic to-do list than a helpful study tool? Many of us rely on traditional, linear note-taking methods—jotting down every detail in the hope that ...

What if the way you’ve been taking notes is actually holding you back? In a world where information is abundant but true understanding feels elusive, traditional note-taking might be your biggest ...

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

Mind mapping is a great way to brainstorm ideas and come up with creative solutions to problems. It can be done in person or remotely, and it can be a great way to get everyone involved in the process ...

Cross-platform MindNode can help you work faster if your routine requires you to take non-linear notes, present a workshop, or brainstorm at meetings. MindNode is a top-rated app best for its ...

Sometimes thoughts come at me like they were tossed out of a tornado. When that happens, the usual project management tools are of no help. Why? Because those thoughts are often random and aren’t ...

There's something romantic about the traditional mind map—pen in hand, paper spread out, branches flowing organically as ideas come out of your head. I've clung on to my notebooks and sticky notes for ...

Mind-mapping is beneficial for productivity in your daily tasks, but it’s also a technique that is widely used for studying. A mind map isn’t just a diagram that lays out tasks, but a visualization of ...