Apparently bullet journaling is not a new thing. I recently discovered it by following a random person on Instagram, and I was in for a pleasant surprise! I remember exchanging decorated notes with a friend from high school in between classes and that is what I instantly thought of when learning of bullet journaling. Well, those notes and our cute, organized high school planners because that was the last time I really kept a detailed planner of events, homework, tasks, etc.
Typically I buy a new calendar planner in January and then again in August {when I go back to teaching} and they each last about 3-4 weeks. I am an extremely organized person. I make lists. I like making lists. I keep important events, appointments, and reminders in my calendar. I have tried finding a planner that I like to consistently keep up with, but nothing is worth the weight {the ones I like seem to weigh 10 pounds} to tote around in my purse daily.
I had been looking through Instagram posts about bullet journaling for a few weeks now and have been interested in this hobby and way of organizing. A couple days ago, I was ready to try it out! It has only been a few days and with Spring Break coming up, I don't have a lot to jot down in my journal/keep track of for the next week or so, but it has been fun creating new layouts, trying new handwriting, and getting ideas.
In this post I'll share the supplies I've used and some tips on how to start bullet journaling.
You will need a little free time, as organizing and setting up your journal is a creative outlet as well as a way to organize. It's not something to rush through. I have been using it as a stress relief outlet lately.
Supplies that I first started with:
-Eccolo Graph Journal-10 Pack of Staedtler Pens
-Ruler
Supplies that I gave in and bought a few days later:
-20 Pack of Staedtler Pens-20 Pack of Crayola Markers
-Pencil bag pouch
Snagged this pencil bag pouch at Target for $2.50! Last one there and didn't have a tag so they gave it for me at a super discount! I think I saw it there a few months ago for at least $12.00.
With my pencil bag find, I decided to splurge on the 20 pack of fancy pens. Any brand, any kind will do. I had a 10 pack since MIDDLE SCHOOL. These babies will last forever.
This journal was $5.99 at Office Max. I also got a small ruler for .99 cents there.
Bullet Journaling Realizations:
1. I can come and go as I please. If I skip a week, it's ok.2. There are no mistakes. I started a few weeks before I found out about an index and other layouts I liked. That's ok. I just started a few pages later.
3. It will be a fun progression to look back on over the weeks/months/year to see how my handwriting and layouts have improved or changed.
4. It has given me a new creative outlet! I feel like I never get to do artsy things anymore and this is perfect.
5. It's keeping my mind active.
6. I've started {read: bought} so many planners and always end up using them for a month or less. This helps me stay organized exactly how I like to stay organized.
7. I can add a journal entry throughout my calendar layouts, scrapbook a certain memory, or cutely scribble down some notes from a meeting all in my bullet journal. It has so many uses and there is room for everything!
8. You can track different things such as workouts, water/food intake, weather, budgeting, etc. So helpful!
There are so many more things I love about bullet journaling but I figured I would just share some {beginning} pictures for you! I'm getting better with each page :)
First BuJo entry, ever. Notice that I didn't even do a key first! Oops. Newbie ;-)
Here's my key!
Found a layout similar on Pinterest and made it my own. And added a Bible Verse quote at the bottom. Thinking about adding some color.
Started an Index {that I need to fill in a bit...} This will help keep track of what is where. I've started to label my page numbers, too.
No comments:
Post a Comment