bullet journal and productivity info (with personal stuff added, srry)
sooo... i started a bullet journal! (@a-social-asshole because i *think* i remember talking to you about bujos? if so it was rlly long ago lol)
Actually this is the second time I attempted it, the first time i made a few tiktok videos of fixing & decorating the notebook cover but only ended up using it for like... a day. the book i used was too bulky and kinda falling apart, and the lines were too uniform. (pro tip--make sure you use a journal you *like*)
now i have a dotted journal! it's decently slim and has a sophisticated cover (white marble with an inspirational quote in gold) and it isnt like my usual style but it works and its nice enough that i dont feel the intense need to cover it in duct tape.
so far i have an index, a goal collection for the school year, a habit tracker, and my first daily log. i'm not doing monthly or weekly spreads because i have a more standard linear planner for the scheduling part. (I figured premade stuff would be easier for me personally in that department.)
i'm using my bujo almost exclusively at school with the exception of the habit tracker, which is daily. it's to help me keep track of assignments, my general pain level (in case i need to provide evidence of my chronic pain when i eventually see a doctor) study tarot by pulling a card each day, be more grateful, and remember tasks (so far, reminders to discuss certain things with instructors).
if you want to start bullet journaling but you find the idea daunting--all the stuff you see on Pinterest that looks amazing and time consuming can scare people off--it's important to remember that bullet journals are supposed to be highly customizable. you can do as little or as much as you want. start small! my journal is super minimalistic, very few symbols, simple borders, literally just the date at the start of my daily logs and my messy handwriting below. also, you dont need a lot of supplies. I just have a journal, some highlighters from the dollar store, papermate marker pens, more papermate pens from walmart, and washi tape. you dont even need the washi tape, i've only used it once so far and i prefer making my own borders (by literally just putting lines between the dots.)
i really hope the journal and my planner help me stay on top of things this year, because to be honest i've never been the best student, and i want to improve myself in any way i can.
i have a lot of mental health issues, so it might sometimes be ambitious for me. i've heard that the key to improving is almost always a positive mindset. but you can't fall victim to toxic positivity in that--you have to know that you can have bad days, you can have days where you just can't bring yourself to study after classes, but you also need to be able to bounce back from those days.
(this is also why i'm deliberately putting self-reflection, self-care and time to just watch videos to my schedule.)
anyway, i hope if anybody read this they find it at least a little helpful! i wrote this out because i had to watch like 8 seperate videos to gather this info.
(if you are very interested in seeing if i crash and burn or succeed in organization, follow @system-maintainance, my blog that's basically how-to's and to-do's for myself. i might occasionally post my findings about self-care and conquering mental stuff <3 {itll prolly be reblogged here too, so dw if you dont wanna see my other stuff there!})
Getting Started with Bullet Journaling 📖 | Hope everyone is doing well !! College has been kicking my butt lately but I am back with another smol general guide I made for the UCD art committee :D
It is basically a customizable to-do list, to help you plan your days in advance, and to keep yourself organised! A bullet journal is great because it’s your bullet journal and you can use it for your own needs such as studying, work, personal etc.
What is the difference between a regular planner and a bullet journal?
To be very honest, it’s the same thing! However, there are times in a regular planner, the space you need is not enough for a particular day. A bullet journal helps with this kind of situation! You can customise how much space you would need for that day. A bullet journal is suitable for those who have a creative mind like me, who needs a space to doodle around.
So what kind of notebook should I use for my bullet journal?
Any notebooks would be fine as long it serves the purpose to store your to-do list and such. Studyblrs in this community are often spotted using Moleskine and Leuchtturm1917 notebooks but there are a slightly at a pricier side if you are new with bullet journaling. However, many also use MUJI notebooks which are a cheaper alternative to the two above. But, seriously, you can use any notebooks you have at home. It does not have to be from a fancy brand.
What are the things you would need for bullet journaling?
All you need for bullet journaling would be your notebook which you will be using as your bullet journal and a pen, to write down your to-do list. To make your weekly spreads more pleasing to your eyes, you can use washi tapes and colourful markers such as Crayola. Some people use calligraphy pens to make their lettering pretty. Some use Tombow dual brush pens, Artline Stix and more. Some also print pictures or uses magazine cut-outs and paste in on their spreads to cover up their empty spaces or even their mistakes. You do not need to have fancy stationery for bullet journaling!
Some bullet journal pages you can try out other than your weekly spreads:
o Stationery swatches – brush pens, mildliners, washi tapes, etc
o Movies to watch
o Books to read
o Motivation page
o Doodle page
o Academic page – where you write down your classes and goals for that class
o Songs recommendation page
Here are a few of my favourite bullet journal spreads by other amazing studyblrs:
o Gryffindor weekly spread by @studyquill
o Mint green & lavender weekly spread by @journalsanctuary
