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What is the purpose of bullet journaling?
The concept behind a bullet journal is to streamline your plans, tasks, notes and to-do lists so that they fit within one organisational system. This method makes it easier for you to prioritise and manage your life, enabling you to be more productive and organised. By far, the most popular size bullet journal is a medium also known as an A5 notebook. It’s a great size for most people because it provides a good amount of space for writing yet it’s sized perfectly for a backpack, computer bag, handbag, or tote. Having a bullet journal binder also allows you to move pages around as you want, since the pages are hole punched. If you think this kind of bullet journal might be a good fit for you, keep reading to find out step-by-step what supplies I used, how I migrated my important pages, and how I set up my new planner! Bullets are made up of 3 categories: Task Bullet, Event Bullet, and Note Bullet. Signifiers are additional symbols that serve to give Bullets further context, you don’t need to use them every time you use a Bullet, only add them to the ones you want at-a-glance information.
What are the 2 most important items in bullet journaling?
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. Minimalist bullet journal spreads are the easiest and the most functional type of spreads to make for beginners. The minimalist bullet journal pages are a great way to start instead of getting overwhelming with the colors, washi-tapes, stickers, stencils, markers, etc. 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. I have tried all four styles and the two I prefer the most are lined and dotted. This approach takes time to master, but it may end up saving you time in the long run. Bullet journaling can often be faster and easier than other organizational tools. It is also highly visual, which can help keep you on track. Keeping track of your progress and achievements can provide a sense of accomplishment. The name bullet journal comes from the use of abbreviated bullet points to log information, but it also partially comes from the use of dot journals, which are gridded using dots rather than lines. Pens and pencils are equally sufficient for the purposes of journal writing. However, pens typically offer a smoother feel while writing (depending on the pen type) and are more likely to stand the test of time.