Five ways I use Bullet Journaling
I have always been a list maker. From the time I could fit a pencil in my hand and scribble down the thoughts in my head, I loved making lists of things. It began with cataloging things. Books on my shelf. My matchbox cars. Names of all my Barbies.
When I got a little older, I learned the joy of task lists. My mother learned quickly that the way to motivate me to do my chores was to give me a list I could check off with glee. I often would do more than had been written on the paper simply so I could mark those things as done too.
That’s why upon seeing my friend’s bullet journal last year, I realized that I needed to make this ritual a regular part of my life. It was the best decision I ever made.
My bullet journal is more than just a collection of lists. Though that is what it was originally designed to do, there are so many other ways to use it.
My bullet journal is my:
- annual calendar
- event planner
- weekly task list
- day runner schedule
- grocery and errand list
- assignment checklist
- progress chart
- gratitude journal
- habit tracker
- organizational tool for both work and personal goals
- diary
- diet success tracker
- reading list
- bingewatch record
- motivational guide
- idea notebook
- creative outlet for calligraphy and doodling, as well as an adult coloring book
- anything else I can imagine it being
Okay, so that’s a lot more than five ways.
I credit my use of the bullet journal for keeping me on task while I published two books last year and participated in a series of writing and book-related events. My bujo is also the way I keep track of my weight loss, manage all my family errands and activities, remember my appointments, know when to expect packages, and maintain a migraine trigger record to share with my doctor.
Though I do a lot of calligraphy and use multicolored markers and washi tape to decorate my pages, that is all embellishment of a truly simple concept. It’s not necessary to do all that in order to use the bullet journal. All you need to start is a good pen and a blank notebook in order to begin. The rest is all up to you.
There are a ton of ideas you can find online by Googling “bullet journal” or by searching Pinterest. Here are a few of my favorite websites that helped me get started:
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I love Boho Berry – She’s from NJ like myself and I follow her work on IG – she’s who really got me started on my #bujo since i love her designing and style so much.
Me too! She’s fantastic. Her page designs really work for me, and her Instagram is inspirational.
Agreed – I wish I had time to meet her personally before moving out to the West Coast – I was born and raised right by her and unfortunately it didn’t happen! 😦
I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but your sites really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back down the road. Cheers
Aw, thank you! I appreciate that.