How to visualize easily all the elements involved in a problem

[horacioemilio]

Hi,

for complicated problem solving I use sometimes software like freemind of flyinglogic. I write down all the elements of the problem in which I am working on, then I organize them in a clear way for me, and afterwards, when I am really able to "see" clearly all the elements of the problem and the relationship between them, then the solution or a good solution for the problem appears to me. This is good as I can use the computer or perhaps paper, but I consider that it is a limitation for me that I can not this so easily with my mind. I mean, just start to think in the problem and get in my head kind of map of ideas, with all the important elements of the problem at the same time. I think that perhaps in my case, my concentration is not vey good, so then I need these programs.

Do you know of a good strategy or method or concentration or something that will allow one to see clearly on his mind the main ideas of a problem ? some tricks or advices ?

Thanks