I love the idea of a bullet journal, or BuJo, as it’s known on the internet. Google ‘bullet journal’, and you’ll get 138,000,000 results. For those of you who may have just emerged from a years-long retreat in a cave, here’s the definition of the analog system per Wikipedia:
“A bullet journal (sometimes known as a BuJo) is a personal organization developed by designer Ryder Carroll. The system organizes scheduling, reminders, to-do lists, brainstorming, and other organizational tasks into a single notebook. The name “bullet journal” comes from the use of abbreviated bullet points to log information…”
All you need to get started is a notebook and a pen. Unlike structured, dated planners, bullet journals are free-form and customizable to how you want to work. Most BuJo users go far beyond the simple logging of their to-do lists, adding artistic touches, habit trackers, and other creative elements. These BuJo spreads, ideas, and tutorials are all over Instagram, Reddit, Pinterest, and Facebook. BuJo “rock stars” like Boho Berry, Little Coffee Fox, and Tiny Ray of Sunshine have thousands of followers.
From the first time I read about it, I got aboard the BuJo train. I watched Ryder Carroll’s video, bought his book, and several others. I pinned fabulous spreads that others posted on Pinterest. I bought notebooks and…
