In order to create a mind map, start with a central idea - this is the problem, theme or topic that you intend to explore. Place this in the middle of your page or screen. Using lines and arrows, branch out with key themes that surround your central idea. As you expand on each of your key themes and ideas, branch outwards so that your ideas become more specific as they radiate from the center out. Try to keep each of your ideas to single keywords, or short phrases, to allow your brain to trigger more ideas through word association. Images and colors will also help you to enable your creative thinking.