Mind maps are diagrams that represent words, ideas, tasks or other items linked around a central key word or idea. They can be hand-drawn or created digitally using mind mapping software. Mind maps have been used for centuries in learning, brainstorming, memory, visual thinking, and problem solving. They allow for organizing information from different sources on a single page and can be used for brainstorming individually or in groups, creating daily schedules, and as motivational tools by picturing projects and their outcomes. Mind mapping software offers additional power and reach over hand-drawn maps.