hello friendz mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts. It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping you to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall and generate new ideas.
u can use the pen and paper method.
i use mindjet mindmanager 2012 pro edition..
imindmap6 is a innovative and good user friendly program.try demo..
this can be used for various purposes

i use to for goals management and personal development.


usefull links
http://litemind.com/what-is-mind-mapping/
http://blog.iqmatrix.com/how-to-mind-map
http://www.mindtools.com/