A solution that provides the offline space to process, to think and to focus.
On January 1, 2022 I wrote a blog that included a list of 22 things that I am planning to usher into my year. One of them I listed a Bullet Journal. I currently use Google Calendar for events/basic appointments, but I wanted something to be a bit more of a tracker for my health goals to slim down this waist with OMAD.
This form of journaling caught my attention, because of the creative designed pages. As I have been working on a number of layouts I decided to research how this started and the inventor of this method, Ryder Carroll.
I went to his website to look for more information on how to design a method that will help me focus on managing my tasks over a course of time. I noticed there was a book and an APP! This sounded serious. So I had to sign up to his newsletter which you do receive a discount to apply when you purchase the book. And you get to read the first two chapters from the definitive guide.
What I read thus far is such a depth of thoughtful writing that I just fell in love with this new direction that I want to find out more of the art of intentional living. That’s his tag line, not mine. It is literally designing your life with purpose. I don’t know if it is just the pure excitement of discovering this or the eagerness of seeing the potential of going to where I want to be.
There was this quote from one of my sixth grade teachers that I remember writing in a mini notebook, “You are becoming who you will become.”
At that time, I remember thinking it was so profound. It was an anonymous quote. But I did not quite know how it would manifest or understood how to master that. I just remember it wasn’t exactly a happy childhood that I was going to go places. Nor had any great examples that inspired me. I had to forge my own path and unfortunately endured a lot of rough patches.
I feel challenged in a good way after reading just the two chapters. “Where are you now? Do you want to be here? Why do you want to move on?”
So far I am learning about rapid logging. Bullets are the syntax. Bullets are short-form sentences paired with symbols that visually categorize your entries into: Tasks, Events, or Notes. He teaches how to index, which is something that I am needing to improve on. At the moment, I am writing down my meals, but I’m not noting the dates. It’s just a running list.
Collins talks about being productive means that we’re using our time wisely by focusing on what matters. He shares a method called, Monthly Migration to help us accomplish this by weeding out distractions. Honestly, I get bombarded with a number of texts, FB messages, phone calls, FB/IG notifications, emails from such a wide audience that it can be stressful. If I don’t keep my focus I could lose the time I need to complete a certain task. For example, like washing the dishes and putting them away. We have to do it twice a day or else.
What Are Some Pages To Create?
• Health tracker
• Meal planner
• Weight and Measurement Log
• Birthdays
• Monthly goals
• 52 Week Money Challenge
• Sleep patterns
• Bird Watching
• Outdoor Activity
• Deep Cleaning Schedule
• Track your TV hours
• Chart your mood in a grid
• Book or classic movie bingo
• Reading Blog bookcase
• Artwork Commissions
• IG Growth Tracker
• Meditation practice
• Bucket list ideas
• Monthly tasks
• Hugs
• Media Post Calendar
• Books Read To Children
How To Get Started With Bujo?
So if you are looking for a focused approach to organize whether it is your tasks or to reach your goals check out this website and dive in to Bujo. You can be basic, colorful or simply be inspired to make some positive changes.
Here is what I am using:
- Bullet Journal
I bought a Make It Happen Journal by the Paper Studio at Hobby Lobby. - Markers
I bought Super Washable Markers by Craz-A-Art at Hobby Lobby - Washi Tape
I bought the 5 pack that was shiny pastel metallic at Hobby Lobby
Tell me what is your favorite things about Bujo, have you read the book and how has it helped you in the comments below.
Featured Photo Credit: Adrienne Balkum | Make It Happen Journal by the Paper Studio
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