How do you create a bullet journal?
A great way to get started with a bullet journal is to choose a layout with plenty of space while designing your planner. When it is time to select your weekly layout in the design tool, you can choose an option where the week is printed on the left-hand page of the spread, leaving the right-hand page blank.
You can then keep the page unprinted or add a dot grid, lined layout or our specially designed bullet journaling page. It features pre-printed shapes, lines and a dotted area that is perfect for getting started with your bujo!
Did you know that we have a specially designed Bujo Book with plenty of pre-selected pages to help you get started? Take a look here!
10 inspiring bullet journal ideas
Looking for inspiration for your bullet journal? Here are ten ideas to get you started!
- Create a weekly spread using bullet journaling to start your week in the best possible way.
- Plan a children’s party. Sketch, write lists and create a seating plan!
- Draw different headers for every month. Experiment with different colours and fonts.
- Create a monthly overview for a clear view of the month ahead. A mood tracker and a variety of lists are both easy to create and practical to have. Track your mood and keep on top of everything you need to do!
- Plan your garden! Where should the raised beds go, what should you plant and when? A bullet journal gives you a clear overview of your planting.
- Write down and save all your favourite recipes! Need we say more than YUM?
- A bullet journal is perfect for planning a trip in advance. Where are you going, and what would you like to see and visit?
- Fill your bullet journal with lots of lovely summer memories!
- What is a bullet journal spread without lists? Long or short, in different colours and shapes. There are no limits!
- Doodle lots of different flowers or anything else you like!
What should a bullet journal include?
You have probably noticed that we have used a few different terms. A typical bullet journal includes certain elements that many people use to organise their thoughts, plans and lives. There are plenty of otherbullet journaling terms to discover, but here are some of the most common:
- Key: One of the foundations of bullet journaling is using a set of basic symbols to make planning easier. For example, an empty circle could mean “to do”, a filled circle could mean “completed” and an exclamation mark could mean “idea”. You decide! Write down all your symbols in a key so you can easily remember what they mean.
- Index: An introductory page where you list the different sections or categories in your bullet journal. This makes it easier to navigate and quickly find specific spreads.
- Future Log: An overview of the coming months where you can record major events, birthdays, trips and other important dates you want to remember.
- Daily Log: A page or spread for each day where you can list tasks, meetings, events and other to-dos. This is the perfect place to use your key!
- Weekly Log: A spread for the week ahead where you can plan and review your weekly goals, tasks and events, as well as divide tasks between different days.
- Monthly Log: A page for each month where you can plan important events, goals and tasks. It might include a calendar overview and a list of monthly tasks or goals.
- Bucket List: Make a list of everything you would like to do. No dream is too big!
- Tracker: Track your habits, mood, goals or activities! It can help you learn more about yourself and follow the things you want to monitor, continue doing or improve.
You decide what your bullet journal should look like and how you want to use your creativity in your planner. The goal is to create an even more personalised planning system that helps you organise and plan your days effectively. Good luck!
