Bullet Journals

Tinkerbelle2000

EssexHebridean wrote: »

I'll second this - I class mine as a "Bullet-ish" journal as it technically doesn't follow the "rules" for bullet-journalling proper.

Mine is a £1 sectioned A5 book from Poundland - I use a section for "To Do" lists, and general notes. A section for Finances, a section for Planning, and the final one is for what is effectively a week-per-page diary. I also include meal planning, along with lists of stuff I want to focus on using up, and a list of the meals we eat on a regular basis as a source of inspiration. My "Diary" page has a section for anything I need to book, or arrange, a section for the week's meals, and my monthly planners include space for birthdays and similar. I also have a "forward planner" for 2017, and a "notes" page for 2018 stuff.

For me, this is used in conjunction with a small handbag size diary in which I can put the straightforward stuff - the important bits like places I need to be, on the basis that I can always have something that small with me.

I'm not artistic enough for the doodles, drawings, and beautiful lettering that some folk use in theirs - so to tick my "make it pretty" itch I use different coloured pens for different things, and try to make my handwriting as neat as possible.

Hi EssexHebridean - I had one of these notebooks that I was going to start mine in. It too had different sections, one line, one plain and one grid and then some cards in the back that were perforated. No idea where it came from I have had it that long lol. The only problem was I'd used most of the lined paper, so its just a note book at work now to use it up.

I might look for another of these when I have finished this one to have different sections. At the moment I have paperclips and a couple of small bull dog clips to create sections so I don't have to keep flipping through.

Tink xx

Tinkerbelle2000

MuffinTops wrote: »

Yay! Mine is slowly coming along but will be good to have some help on it.
MTxx

Good to see you here MT.

Tink xx

Tinkerbelle2000

loveis wrote: »

I kind of have one. I carry my life around with me in it. I have a week a page kind of deal, with daily to-do notes. I have a month ahead page so I don't forget to put things in my daily to-do lists.

I also use it to 'brain dump' and track habits. It's getting easier to accept the mess that it is, and with that using it honestly. I tried the pretty doodles and washi tape. I'm just not artistic and it caused added stress which is opposite to what it should do.

I should help though and never feel like a chore.

Hi Loveis - My DD says are you working on your life there mum when she sees me with mine :rotfl::rotfl: Even though she has started a planner herself now (she's 15). I'm hoping it makes her more organised.

Tink xx

Tinkerbelle2000

doingitanyway wrote: »

I am a recent convert (thanks to Tink.) I am still making mistakes but it doesn’t seem to matter to me. My advise is start from where you are. There is no need to wait until the new year because of the way the future log works.

So, for instance there should be a monthly task list on the other side of the calendar page and recently I notice I’ve been using my daily log for ‘brain draining,’ I’m going to make an effort to sort this out.

I’m still learning…I haven’t been checking actions carried forward at the end of each month for instance

I don’t use special colours, or art but I’m thinking of a system of mini bull dog clips as I always seem to be shuffling through. I use the same pen a 0.5 Muji that I keep inside my bullet journal so it is always to hand

I use a financial log page and for the first time my bank account and my bullet journal tally.

I don’t separate any area of life so work and everything else goes in. This way I can clearly see when I am free.

I have creative ideas and they too go in the bullet journal.

Oh, and I invented an ideal week timetable. When I put in study after work, I could see the only free days I had were Thursday or Friday. I found the ideal course and within 2 weeks after a 2 year procrastination I had booked and paid for it.

In short this system makes me more organised, relaxed and creative. And no, I don’t have shares

Good to see you here to DIA and great advice. Also well done on booking the course. Mine starts tomorrow and am just wondering how I am going to section that off in my journal so it doesn't get lost lol.

Tink xx

Tinkerbelle2000

Bobarella wrote: »

Sounds interesting Tinkerbell thanks for sharing.

No problem Bob, hope it helps.

Tink xx

Tinkerbelle2000

Good to see so much interest in just one day. So for those of you that aren't on Pinterest or the like, here is the list I found. I did try and add the pic but I'm not that clever so I've just had to copy it. It gives you ideas of everything you can keep track of if you like.

Planning/Reviewing:
Yearly Planning
Birthdays
Holidays
Calendar
Monthly Spread
Yearly Spread
Monthly Memories
Monthly Goals
Monthly To-Do's
Yearly Review
Monthly Review
My 5 Year Plan & Goal Tracker
Weddings
Events
Future Project Lists

General:
Key
Daily Journal Pages
Quotes
Affirmations
Pen Test Page
Brain Dump

Home & Family:
Family Goals
Kid's Chores
Pets
School Schedules
Family Contacts
Emergency Phone Numbers
Important Addresses
Babysitter Info.
First Aid Checklist
Home Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance
Family Activities
Home Repair Tracker
Summer Bucket List
Moving Out Plan
Moving Inventory

Blogging:
Blog Stats
Blog Affiliates
Blog Post Ideas
Instagram Planing
Blog Weekly Schedule
Social Media Promotion Schedule
Social Media Picture Sizes
Blog Mission
Blog Information
Monthly Analytics
Monthly Review

Ok so that's only a third of the list. I'll add some more tomorrow. I'm guessing some will be helpful, some less helpful but it depends on your lifestyle.

Happy planning!!

Tink xx

EssexHebridean

doingitanyway wrote: »

I am a recent convert (thanks to Tink.) I am still making mistakes but it doesn’t seem to matter to me. My advise is start from where you are. There is no need to wait until the new year because of the way the future log works.

So, for instance there should be a monthly task list on the other side of the calendar page and recently I notice I’ve been using my daily log for ‘brain draining,’ I’m going to make an effort to sort this out.

I’m still learning…I haven’t been checking actions carried forward at the end of each month for instance

I don’t use special colours, or art but I’m thinking of a system of mini bull dog clips as I always seem to be shuffling through. I use the same pen a 0.5 Muji that I keep inside my bullet journal so it is always to hand

I use a financial log page and for the first time my bank account and my bullet journal tally.

I don’t separate any area of life so work and everything else goes in. This way I can clearly see when I am free.

I have creative ideas and they too go in the bullet journal.

Oh, and I invented an ideal week timetable. When I put in study after work, I could see the only free days I had were Thursday or Friday. I found the ideal course and within 2 weeks after a 2 year procrastination I had booked and paid for it.

In short this system makes me more organised, relaxed and creative. And no, I don’t have shares

The bit I've "bolded" - I wouldn't fret too much about "shoulds" - if it's evolving in a way that works for you, then that's the main thing. Just find somewhere else for the bit that doesn't quite fit where it's "meant to"

loveis

Whenever I look at the spreads that some people have I wonder where they find time!?! Haha

Mine is just a notebook I got as a gift once. I used to be terrible for buying them and never using them as I didn't want to make a mess.

If you are lucky enough to have Tiger store near you, then they have some great notebooks, and with the dots like the bullet journals online but at a fraction of the price! I bought a few that I have stored away for when this finally dies. lol.

Also, I don't have a key system that I've found works for me yet. I've tried a couple but that's one of the beautiful things to me. Try and try again you'll find your way.

Thanks for the ideas Tink

doingitanyway

EssexHebridean wrote: »

The bit I've "bolded" - I wouldn't fret too much about "shoulds" - if it's evolving in a way that works for you, then that's the main thing. Just find somewhere else for the bit that doesn't quite fit where it's "meant to"

Yes, I agree. I don't fret about should at all or meant to Those are for me alone and relate to creating a system I'm happy with. It truly is a work in progress and I'm happy with that

doingitanyway

loveis wrote: »

If you are lucky enough to have Tiger store near you, then they have some great notebooks, and with the dots like the bullet journals online but at a fraction of the price! I bought a few that I have stored away for when this finally dies. lol.

I am another one who doesn't use anything special loveis I just use a lined journal. I don't know anyone who actually uses prescribed bullet journals.