Currently, bullet journaling is all the rage. Is a fun and relaxing way to stay super organized and unleash creativity at the same time. The system, created by Ryder Carroll, is easy to implement and can be customized exactly the way you choose. Keep reading, to learn more, and maybe start bullet journaling today.
Bullet Journal Supplies
Technically, all you need to make your own bullet journal is a notebook and a pen. However, once you get started, you may want to incorporate bullet journal accessories, things like stickers, stamps, a rainbow of colors and sticky notes. It’s completely up to you!
3 Basic Components of the Journal
Although everyone’s style tends to be different, there are three basic components of the bullet journal. This includes the following:
1. The Index
As you can probably guess, the index is just that. Designate as many pages as you need to add topics to your journal. Including page numbers is essential for locating exactly what you’re looking for quickly and easily.
2. The Future Log
The purpose of the future log is to help you keep track of things you want to schedule months in advance. This is helpful when your current journal is set up for a period of nine months or less. This section is also the place to notate things you know you want to accomplish sometime before you die. Think of it as a “bucket list” of sorts.
3. The Daily Log
The daily log is where you’re going to keep track of your day-to-day activities. You’ll want to include things like tasks, notes, memorable moments, etc.
Rapid Logging
Rapid Logging saves you TONS of time when it comes to your journaling efforts. The last thing you want is for the task to turn into a chore. Think of this logging system as the “language” of your journal, consisting of both topics and page numbers (mentioned above) , along with short sentences and bullet points.
Now that you know a little bit more about bullet journaling, there really is no better time to get started. (For countless ideas, spend some time researching bullet journals on Pinterest.) Not only will it put you in the running to be the most organized person on the block, it will help to relax you when you’re feeling stressed.
Here’s an example of using a bullet journal to save money from Saving Dollars and Sense:
