You've probably heard the term
bullet journal before but never really got around to the basics of it. So, it
all seemed like a mish-mash of coloured pens, fancy notebooks and confusing
terms that meant nothing to you. Until now.
Bullet journaling is actually a
genius way of tracking and organizing your life, in a satisfying way that an
app on your phone cannot compete with. As it is cross between a planner and
to-do list, it is ideal for those who enjoy scheduling, organization and fun
stationery so if you're one of them, do give it a try. We're breaking down what
bullet journaling is and to begin, all you need is a notebook and a pen.
1. Index
Like any other diary, your bullet
journal will start with an index. It works like a table that holds all the keys
to the other sections of your journal. So if you're ever searching for
something, you go back to your journal.
2. Daily
Your daily activities go in the
daily page. Here you can fill in the doctor's appointment you have, the amount
of water you need to drink or the tasks you need to complete. There isn't any
restriction to what kind of activity you fill in; it could be work related,
physical, mental, emotional or health.
Dailies come with a key, which is
basically a number of symbols. A tick mark could mean done, circle could mean
pending and arrow could mean pushed forward; all keys are broken down in the
index. On a daily basis, activities are marked accordingly with the respective
key.
3. Monthly
Write the name of the month at
the top of the page and days of the month along the left hand side of it. Now
you can plan ahead and start jotting down activities you have for particular
days in the month to come.
4. Future Log
Think of this as an extended
version of the monthly column. As the name suggests, it is for tasks and
activities that you would like to track down the line. It could be on a three
month or six month basis, however far you see yourself able to plan for the
future.
5. Signifiers
Signifiers are similar to the
keys used in daily plan. Basically, they are a group of symbols meant to
signify something which are used on the monthly and future logs. They could
meant a red dot for urgent or a star for an event. Apply these symbols to your
logs and you'll be able to decipher the nature of it.
6. Additions
The great part about bullet
journaling is that there are no rules. While we've covered the basics,
individuals can add and subtract according to their liking. In bullet journals,
many add health goals, calendars and movies they'd like to watch. So depending
on what you like, you can go ahead and customise yours too.
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