Bullet Journal...na naman

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If you are new to the term Bullet Journal well it’s basically a notebook where you write the things you need to do for the day or month in a VERY organized manner consisting of key symbols. Basically it’s a very maarte to do list.

This is the second time I get to do a bullet journal. The first one sucked, it was very boring that I got tired of it eventually. This time I’ve done my research and made my journal colourful and fun and a lot of work. But it’s worth it!

If you decide to make yourself a bullet journal, here’s how you get started.

1. Get a notebook. Other bullet journalists use Muji, Moleskine and that German brand that’s difficult to read and spell (Leucthrum basta parang ganyan). You could use those if you got the money but if you’re poor like me and don’t want to spend big bucks on a notebook then buy a Cattleya one. I bought a Limelight notebook because it’s thicker but apparently the paper is thin so I’m basically just working with it.

2. Personalize the cover. If you don’t want to see the brand of the notebook you don’t have to suffer through it. You can cover it up. You could buy wrapping paper, fabric or make a collage. I’ve covered my notebook with bond paper and made a collage in front then I covered it in plastic cover. Make it yours.

3. Research. You need to know what you want and don’t want in your journal. Do you want it to be minimalistic? Do you want it to be cute? Do you want it to be super organized? It’s yours! What’s fun about this is that there are no boundaries.

4. Make a key system. You’ll need this to identify what tasks have you done, will do, cancelled or delayed. It’ll make everything easier.

5. Make a calendar for the year. Totally up to you, this part is optional. This is really helpful for monthly plans. Also I’ve put in a monthly color coded system in which every month has an assigned color. I color the side of the page which I have already filled up for those months it will help me locate monthly logs easier in the future. For example for the month of June it’s red. The next will be orange for July I’ll put the color a bit lower so that when you look at it from afar it will create a rainbow staircase. Do you get it? I feel like you’re smart.

6. Make a monthly log. This is your calendar for the month. You could mark events and deadlines. You could put in monthly tasks as well.

7. Make a daily log. The things you need to do for the day. You mark them up throughout the day which would really help you be productive. Kasi tatamarin ka na paulit-ulit mong susulat araw araw kung di mo ginawa.

8. Extras. Optional as well. Few extra pages to keep your journal personalized and handy.(because trust me you’ll be taking it everywhere). Here are some ideas:

· Mementos (tickets, polaroids etc.)

· Class Schedule

· TV Show tracker (track what episode you are in Game of Thrones)

· Needs & Wants

· Dream Journal

· Habit Tracker (track how often do you workout or sleep early)

· Collage of your monthly spirit animal right now mine is Alice from How To Be Single.

9. Design. Still totally optional. I’ve put border designs on top of every page to keep it fancy. You could also work with colored pens, highlighters, stickers or washi tape if you wish. I’ve put in some sticker tabs to help me locate much faster on what page I’m in.