The calendar is a list of dates, written vertically, with one day on each line. The most basic structure for the Monthly Log is a 2-page spread with a calendar on the first page, and a task list on the next page. This is where you will track upcoming events and tasks that you need to complete in the current month, and this is where using your Bullet Journal as a comprehensive life organization system really kicks in. These are my favorite highlighters and pens for adding some color and making my Future Log more than just a calendar: The Monthly LogĪfter your Future Log, you can jump right in to the current month with the Monthly Log. But if you want to get more organized and live intentionally NOW, then start your Bullet Journal now, no matter what month or day it is! Here are some design ideas:īy the way: It’s a myth that you have to start a Bullet Journal at the beginning of the year! Sure, lots of people like to start one in January as part of a new year’s resolution to get more organized. Try making your Future Log with plenty of space to write under each month. Make a section for each coming month, either for the next 4, 6, or 12 months, depending on how far ahead you want to be able to plan. In these spaces, you can quickly jot down events planned for future dates. There are a lot of different possible designs for the Future Log, but the key is that you have a space for each future month. The Future Log is similar to a calendar, but it’s more than just that: it’s also a place to track your future plans. The first page that comes after your Index is the Future Log. So, the Index is really helpful for knowing where things are in your journal! The Future Log If I wanted to find a specific entry, I’d have to flip through all the pages looking for it. Then you’ll always be able to look back and easily find everything.įor me personally, discovering the “Index” idea of Bullet Journaling was revolutionary! I’ve been keeping journals since I was 10 years old (yes, really), but in all my journals filled with all my thoughts, memories, and prayers, I never considered indexing my entries. Here are three examples of possible layouts:Īs you keep creating new pages in your Bullet Journal, add them to your Index. There are a lot of different layouts or designs you can use. To create your Index, simply start with the first page, go in page number order, and write down the topic of each page and its page number. When you look at the Index, you’ll be able to quickly scan down, find a topic, and flip to the page number that it’s on. The Index is the “Table of Contents” of your Bullet Journal, and it’s a bird’s-eye view of what’s in your journal. Then, on, or the next new spread, you’ll create your Index.
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Read my article, What are the “bullets” in a Bullet Journal? for more details on the different bullets, and a step-by-step explanation of how to put them together in your Key! Index This is where you list the types of bullets you use in your Bullet Journal: Tasks, Events, Notes, and custom bullets. On of your new journal you’ll create your Key. I’ve personally tried the Scribbles That Matter and Tumbitri Meri Bullet Journals, and they are both very high quality: Key If you’re not sure which notebook to start with, these are my recommendations. Many notebooks sold as Bullet Journals today already have page numbers printed in the bottom corners of the pages. You can number them yourself as you go, or buy one with pre-numbered pages. The Key and the Indexīefore you start, make sure the pages of your Bullet Journal are numbered. If you buy something using the links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Collections (Plus 50 Collection Ideas!).
So let’s jump in! Here are the pages we’ll discuss, in the step-by-step order that you should use them in your Bullet Journal:
Ryder Carroll, creator of the Bullet Journal method, outlines a specific framework of pages to use in your Bullet Journal ( Source). Do you want to start a Bullet Journal? If so, you might be asking: How do I set it up? What are the pages I need? In this article you’ll find everything you need to know about how to start your Bullet Journal, with all the different types of pages you should include.īullet Journaling is a system designed to encourage mindful, intentional living, and these pages provide the structure.
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