Confession time…I’m a planner hoarder. I love them, and I intend to use them. But like most best-laid plans, I don’t. Or, I’ll use for a week or two then miss a day, and since they are numbered and dated, it’s all messed up and would be so many blank pages when I restart, that I just ignore it. I’ve tried all sorts, but none seem to work for me. And that’s annoying when you pay $25 for a planner then let it sit in a drawer.
Then, last month, I discovered Bullet Journaling. Hallelujah!!!! Finally, a journal I can make fit my needs. I can modify, add to, omit, and even be creative.
Created by Ryder Carroll, bullet journaling has been around for a while, and I wish I’d found it sooner. He has a nice video on his webpage with details.
I love how Ryder showcases a minimalistic layout. It’s clean, unclunky, and can be modified as needed.
But, if you check out Pinterest, you’ll find all sorts of creative and colorful layouts for all seasons and themes. There are a lot of talented people out there, and if you can’t draw, there are tons of stencils available.
Me, I generally prefer the minimal layouts, but I have started to add a few embellishments and some color. I also like all the different trackers you can have. For example, I have a vitamin tracker, savings tracker, word count trackers, weight loss tracker, virtual race time tracker, and even a couple others.
Then, last month, I discovered Bullet Journaling. Hallelujah!!!! Finally, a journal I can make fit my needs. I can modify, add to, omit, and even be creative.
Created by Ryder Carroll, bullet journaling has been around for a while, and I wish I’d found it sooner. He has a nice video on his webpage with details.
I love how Ryder showcases a minimalistic layout. It’s clean, unclunky, and can be modified as needed.
But, if you check out Pinterest, you’ll find all sorts of creative and colorful layouts for all seasons and themes. There are a lot of talented people out there, and if you can’t draw, there are tons of stencils available.
Me, I generally prefer the minimal layouts, but I have started to add a few embellishments and some color. I also like all the different trackers you can have. For example, I have a vitamin tracker, savings tracker, word count trackers, weight loss tracker, virtual race time tracker, and even a couple others.
Here's my Index. It's not pretty but it works for me. Plus, it's my first time so I'm still figuring out what works for me. I've some tweaks in mind for next time.
I also have some collections. Books I want to read, books I’ve already read, blog post ideas, and book events to check into.
I even have a page set up for blogging this month along with to-do lists, a page for the Spanish workbook I plan to start soon, and of course, book ideas. I’m using a plain, ruled notebook for now but plan to use a real “bullet” journal next year.
I even have a page set up for blogging this month along with to-do lists, a page for the Spanish workbook I plan to start soon, and of course, book ideas. I’m using a plain, ruled notebook for now but plan to use a real “bullet” journal next year.
I'm writing topic on each day and noting my actions. There is a little room for notes if needed on the side. Again, not the prettiest but is functional.
So, do you use journals? Have you tried bullet journaling? What works for you?
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Have a great day!
Remember, if you sign up for my infrequent newsletter this month, you’ll get a free short Halloween story. I promise not to spam you or be a bother.
