How to Start an Easy Minimalist Bullet Journal in Less Than 10 Minutes
The Daily Write
Organize your life in under ten minutes
June 17th: What skill could you teach someone in 10 minutes or less?Today, I’m going to teach you how to bullet journal. What is that? You don’t have enough time to create beautiful designs?Well, the bullet journal system was created by Ryder Carrol. He used simple, minimalistic designs that you can set up in under ten minutes. All you need to start is a pen and paper.
The Bullet Journal Method
1. Start off with a key/legend
Set up a legend with different characters to connote what they mean. The traditional system looks like this:
You can use whatever symbols float your boat.
2. Setup your future log
In this step, you measure out your pages and create 3 columns. At the top of each, you’ll write out the month and number of days.This is where you keep all future events like holidays, birthdays, and doctor appointments.
3. Month-at-a-glance
This spread is easy. All you have to do is write the month at the top. Then, make a vertical line on the left side of your sheet. Write the monthly numbers down the vertical line.You can even add a habit tracker on the right-hand side. Write what habit you're working on and you can check it off.
4. Daily log
Open to a fresh page and write the date down, and you’re done. Start adding tasks and notes. Whatever your needs may be, write them down.
Congratulations! You have set up your own bullet journal. With its’ minimalistic design, it makes it easy to jot things down and get them out of your head.Bullet journaling is a quick and easy system. You can choose to get fancy. But it’s up to you to decide how artsy you get.There are hundred of videos to watch for inspiration and spread to add. For now, enjoy your new organizational tool.
Key Message: Bullet journals are great to organize your thoughts and to-do lists.
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