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Is it too late to start a bullet journal?
Fortunately, it’s never too late to get your organization act together! One thing you can try to get your life back on track while freeing your creativity at the same time, is starting a bullet journal. Bullet journaling is one of the most versatile ways to keep yourself organized and to offer a helping hand to your mental health. It’s great for those who are already good planners, and it’s even better for those who aren’t sure how to get on track with everything they have to do. It recommends that you commit to writing in the journal for at least five days in a row and share how you plan to do so before you even start writing your daily entries. I appreciated this because I find it hard to commit to a challenge and follow through on goals. You’re overloading yourself with too many tasks It can be demoralizing if you assign yourself 20 tasks but only completed 3 of them. Assigning yourself too many tasks makes you less motivated to even touch your bullet journal. If it were me, I wouldn’t want to open a journal to countless tasks that need to be done.
Is it too late to start a bullet journal?
Fortunately, it’s never too late to get your organization act together! One thing you can try to get your life back on track while freeing your creativity at the same time, is starting a bullet journal. No. It’s not a waste of time. It’s a false choice. Journaling and creative writing are qualitatively different enterprises. Yes, you can use your bullet journal as a diary! That’s the beauty of a bujo, it allows you to write anything you want whenever you want. To get started with a bullet journal, you really need only two things: a dot grid notebook and a no-bleed pen. Look for a journal with a lay-flat spine, high-quality paper, a dot grid that’s light and easy on the eyes, and numbered pages.
What age is bullet journaling for?
A good rule of thumb is that kids should be able to write independently before they start their bullet journal, this can be from around 7 years of age. During adolescence, the prefrontal cortex is rapidly maturing. This process starts around age 7 and continues until people are in their early 20s. Although there’s not officially a “right” age to start journaling, in my experience sooner is better! As soon as little ones can hold a pen (or a crayon, a paintbrush, etc.) let them get started on a journal by allowing them to sit in front of a blank page and get creative. But journaling isn’t for everyone. Some people find that it doesn’t feel calming or fulfilling and the stress of finding the “perfect” words to put on paper can be overwhelming. As a child, I would get super excited every time I got a new diary or notebook—and then stress out if I missed writing for a few days. While some can write for hours at a time, researchers say that journaling for at least 15 minutes a day three to five times a week can significantly improve your physical and mental health.
How many months does a bullet journal last?
That said, most people can expect a bullet journal to last 6 -12 months on average. People who don’t use them as frequently may go through only one bullet journal over a 12 -24 month period, while someone extremely active in their bullet journal may require a new one every 3 or 4 months. If you use a lot of pages every month, say twenty or more. You may want to look for a bullet journal notebook with more pages such as 185-250 so it lasts longer. However if you only use ten or so pages a month, you’ll be fine using a notebook with 100-180 pages. The common size for bullet journals is A5, as the pages are large enough to contain lots of information but the journal is still a manageable size and can fit in most backpacks or large handbags. However, you can choose a journal that is larger or smaller depending on your needs. If you’re struggling to journal, you need to maintain some sort of consistency. Set a specific time each day or once a week to journal. You can journal for 20 minutes every Sunday at 9 pm or opt for 5 minutes a day every morning at 8 am. Be specific! Bullet journals are notebooks and may be on blank, lined, dotted, or gridded paper. It’s simply a matter of personal preference which choice you prefer.