Starting a Bullet Journal – Everything You Need to Know

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Journals are amazing. I’ve written numerous posts talking about the benefits of journaling, not only for self-care and wellness but for inspiration and fun.

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Everyone is bullet journaling these days and exclaiming about how amazing it is. Here is everything you need to know about starting a bullet journal.

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A bullet journal is a journaling tool that doubles as a productivity tool. On the surface, it looks like any other journal.

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To get started with your bullet journal, you need to decide what type of spread you want. There are tons of options for monthly and weekly spreads, and you can make up your own as well.

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You can structure a bullet journal however you want. Many people use one side for a planner with a section for the tasks they need to accomplish and the other side for note-taking.

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A bullet journal is a notebook, task list, and life planner all in one. The main purpose of a bullet journal is to help you stay organized and ensure you get everything done that you need to get done.

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To start bullet journaling, you really only need two things: the bullet journal itself and pens.

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Starting a Bullet Journal – Everything You Need to Know

Journals are amazing. I’ve written numerous posts talking about the benefits of journaling, not only for self-care and wellness but for inspiration and fun.

Everyone is bullet journaling these days and exclaiming about how amazing it is. Here is everything you need to know about starting a bullet journal.

A bullet journal is a journaling tool that doubles as a productivity tool. On the surface, it looks like any other journal.

What is a Bullet Journal?

To get started with your bullet journal, you need to decide what type of spread you want. There are tons of options for monthly and weekly spreads, and you can make up your own as well.

How Do I Start Bullet Journaling?

You can structure a bullet journal however you want. Many people use one side for a planner with a section for the tasks they need to accomplish and the other side for note-taking.

How Do You Structure a Bullet Journal?

A bullet journal is a notebook, task list, and life planner all in one. The main purpose of a bullet journal is to help you stay organized and ensure you get everything done that you need to get done.

What is the Point of a Bullet Journal?

To start bullet journaling, you really only need two things: the bullet journal itself and pens.

What Tools Do I Need for a Bullet Journal?

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