5 Reasons You Can Benefit from Bullet Journaling

If you have been looking for a new planner or journal, you may have heard about bullet journaling. If you have not heard of using a bullet journal, it’s a unique combination of creating a planner and journal that’s all your own.  If you struggle with finding the perfect planner layout, a bullet journal may be right for you since you design a format and layout that works for your style and needs.

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Because we live in a busy world where we have to track  and organize lots of information. Therefore, almost anyone can benefit from using a bullet journal.  You will find this system of organization has a unique set-up. Bullet journals are often helpful for people who prefer lists and a non-digital system.  If you are wondering if bullet journaling if right for you, here are 5 great reasons that you will love using a bullet journal.

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5 Reasons To Love A Bullet Journal

You Love to Use To-Do Lists

If you love having a written to-do list and start a new to-do list every day, then a bullet journal may work well for you. Think of your bullet journal as a large, ongoing to-do list that also helps you keep track of appointments, plans, grocery lists, goals, ideas/inspiration and so much more.

It’s an all-in-one journal that means no more crazy searches for those little pieces of papers and lists that held everything you needed to do today. (Unless you misplace your  bullet journal, but a bullet journal will be a much easier to find than a tiny piece of scrap paper).

You Prefer A Written Organization System 

If you are like me, you love your electronic devices (and it would be hard to live in a world without them). But, sometimes the best way to stay organized is with pen and paper.  Bullet journaling is a perfectly organized, easy to use system that does not require batteries or Wi-Fi, it’s always ready when you need it.

Even if you think your Google Calendar handles everything for you, I would still encourage you to give a bullet journal a try.  You may find the process of writing things down by hand helps you process and remember them differently.

You Need a Creative Outlet 

A bullet journal can give you a creative outlet in several ways.   You might not have time to just sit down and sketch, paint, or create, but bullet journaling will allow you short periods of time to create, draw or just doodle.

As you plan your day, you can doodle and decorate your daily pages.  Or you can set aside pages in your bullet journal for drawing and doodling.

I also use my bullet journal to write down my creative ideas and plans.  I might outline a blog post or write down ideas for a creative project.

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You Feel Like You Keep Track Of Too Much “Stuff” In Your Head

Do you have a constantly have too many things to do and remember every day? Those lists and to do’s take up memory.  A bullet journal allows you to complete a brain dump every morning (or evening if you prefer).  You can jot down all your appointments, to-dos, meetings, and ideas you don’t want to forget as they come up.

Writing your daily list down allows you to forget about each task and stop relying on the long list of stuff in your head that you need to remember. Just think of what you can do with all that extra brain capacity and how much less stressed you’ll feel when you stop to worry about forgetting something.

You Want A Mobile Planner or Journal

One of the biggest advantages of a bullet journal is that it’s nothing more than a notebook and a pen. You can sit down anytime, anywhere to plan, review your progress through the day, or add a new line item. There’s no need to be sure the battery is charged and it works just fine in bright sunlight.

Smartphones and computers have absolutely added value to our lives.  But you may find it’s nice sometimes to unplug and get some thinking done away from your computer or smartphone.

Ready to Get Started with a Bullet Journal?

Maybe you are ready to try a bullet journal, but you don’t have the supplies the get started.  There are many different types of journals (moleskines, spiral) you can use, pens, and accessories to help you organize your bullet journal. For your convenience, I have included a few affiliate links with products that are perfect to help you start your bullet journal.

Journals:

Scribbles that Matter Journal – A nice sized journal that will fit easily in your purse or tote bag.

Moleskine Classic Notebooks are also popular to use for bullet journaling.

Pens and Accessories:

You will also want some great pens (or pencils) to use with your bullet journal.

You will probably want a few colors.  This Staedtler set has 12 color and a very fine 0.3mm point.

The Pilot G2 Premium Gel Ink Roller Ball Pens are also a great choice of pens for your  bullet journal.

Easily find your place with the Redi-tag Divider to organize your Bullet Journal sections.

Bullet Journals have many uses.  You can make your bullet journal unique to you. I still prefer my traditional planner to keep track of appointments, meetings, and to-do lists. But I love my bullet journals for keeping track of creative ideas, planning creative projects and goal planning.  I have been keeping a few bullet journals, I always have one in my purse to write down ideas when I am inspired.

Even if you have not considered using a bullet journal before, I encourage you to give it a try. You may not think of yourself as a list or “pen and paper” type person.  You may find that a bullet journal helps you stay organized and on top of your daily activities.

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Your turn…

Do you use a bullet journal?  Why do you love it?  What’s your favorite way to organize your bullet journal?