How to Start a Bullet Journal
Organize your life, record what matters, and get stuff done!
Did you know that Dot Journaling is this year’s hot new organization trend this year? Me either! So what is Dot Journaling? It’s the modern twist on that journaling/planner tradition that fits perfectly with our busy lifestyle—especially with back-to-school season just around the corner.
First of all, I don’t journal. But that doesn’t mean I have tried over the years given that I have tons of journals lying around the house. I was curious to see if dot journaling was for me.
One of things I do and I am sure you do it keep lists and use post it notes to keep track of the things you do. I hated that to keep a journal or diary, I needed a journal book and then I need a calendar or other type of book for the lists or notes for this that and the other.
And that is what I liked about the book and dot journaling is that it’s a creative and colorful mix of daily planner, diary, and to-do list all in one. Meaning you can do what you want because you start with a blank journal.
The book really gives you several ideas about how to lay out your calendars from yearly calendar, monthly and day to day from the very detailed to the high level overview. I will admit that I was a bit overwhelmed at first because you are in fact drawing your own calendars to fit your needs but what are my needs. I decided that
And don’t miss Dot Journaling—The Set which comes with a blank dot-grid notebook for the essential starter kit to start a Bullet Journal.
What the heck is a dot journal? It’s a planner, to-do list, and diary for every aspect of your life: work, home, relationships, hobbies, everything.
Early adopter Rachel Wilkerson Miller explains how to make a dot journal work for you—whether you find the picture-perfect examples on Pinterest inspiring or, well, intimidating. You decide how simple or elaborate your journal will be, and what goes in there:
- Lists of your to-dos, to-don’ts, and more
- Symbols that will make those lists efficient and effective
- Spreads to plan your day, week, month, or year
- Trackers for your habits and goals (think health, money, travel)
- Accoutrements such as washi tape, book darts, and more!
Disclosure: NYC Single Mom received a copy of Dot Journaling—A Practical Guide and to start a Bullet Journal to facilitate this review and to organize myself. Opinions are 100% my own.
