![]() ![]() Each day has a max of three major tasks or events, and then as many to-do tasks as I can manage. I’ll add tasks, events, and reminders as I need. I have divided the spread into 6 columns - one for each day (Saturday/Sunday together). This is the one spread that keeps me going throughout the week. It is a great mental health tool, and one that would be easy to make into a full-page spread if I should need it. I also jot down tiny, good things under Gratitude. I am currently in trauma therapy, and the bullet journal lets me document my recovery. I have a Recovery log and a Gratitude log. On the right-hand side, I have something which I might not need in the future, but which feels very relevant right now (did I mention I love how easy it is to customise a bullet journal?). I still log every single idea, but I can see which ideas feel substantial. ![]() As I move through the month, if an idea keeps popping up, then I transfer it to this Monthly Log section. I have a corresponding page in my Weekly Log section (further on), and I jot down every single idea down in the Weekly one. This particular list is under the Monthly Log section. I have so many ideas and I needed a way to sift through them. The Making Ideas section is where the bullet journal really works for me as a tool. I really like having this list in plain view.Īnd then I have a section with Making Ideas. My brain likes to forget that I already have a shawl on my needles, so I might cast on for another. I’m a creative person and I like to make stuff, both as part of work and in my personal life.Īt the top, I have a list of all my works-in-progress: this both reminds me not to take on too many new things and also what things I am currently working on. The left-hand page is all about Making Stuff. This spread I use a lot more (the photos are taken at the start of the month, so this spread will be full by the end of the month!). For example, if I start feeling lethargic I can see that maybe I skipped out on my daily exercise for a few days. The trackers are not a tool for punishing myself (you haven’t exercised today!) they are a tool of kindness. coffee purchases!), reading, creativity, exercise, writing, and mental health check-ins. On the other side of the spread, I keep my trackers. At the bottom I have just enough space to add a few notes. I have to pace myself with my social events, so it is really useful to see if I have to be social three days in a row or not! The monthly log is also great for establishing habits like going for a swim every Monday and Wednesday! On the right-hand side of the page, I log my major tasks and goals. The monthly log is used for birthday reminders, the major tasks (like deadlines or teaching appointments), and social events. Each day is marked with a letter (for the day of the week) and the date. This may come as a surprise because I am a creative person - but for me, the bullet journal is not a creative exercise in itself the bullet journal is what makes me have time to be creative! My bullet journal is very minimal compared to most bujos you see on Instagram. I use a dotted A5 notebook and a black fine liner. I have opted to keep my bullet journal completely clean and sleek. Some want to use colours, stickers, washi tape or change their monthly layouts. It’s all individual and and it’s infinitely customisable. You add pages according to your needs: someone might want to track their gains at the gym, while others want to keep track of their coffee purchases some might need to co-ordinate school runs, while others need to outline study plans. Here’s a short youtube video by Carroll himself if you want to know more about his ideas. It’s a system for “tracking the past, organising the present, and planning for the future”. Let’s start with the basics: the bullet journal is an analogue method devised by NY-based designer Ryder Carroll. The bullet journal is the best tool I have found, and I am deeply in love. I have tried a lot of things: wall planners, digital calendar reminders, traditional planners, and dozens of notebooks. I am a one-woman business and as a result I have a long to-do list every day. My bullet journal keeps me organised, focused, and productive which is no mean feat. Recently I mentioned on social media that I am a new convert to bullet journaling. ![]()
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