How To Start Bullet Journaling (in 60 seconds), by Bullet Journal on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a notebook with dot grid or lined pages and a pen you like writing with. Dot grid makes it easier to draw straight lines and boxes later.
Number the pages in a bottom corner, starting at 1 on the first page after your title page. You will refer back to these numbers constantly.
Reserve the first two pages for your index. Write Index at the top, then add each section name and its page numbers as you create it.
Set up a future log over the next two pages. Split them into months and write down dated events and tasks that belong later in the year.
Make a monthly log on the next spread. List the dates down the left page and start a task list on the right page for that month.
Start a daily log by writing today's date. Add entries with bullets: a dot for a task, a circle for an event and a dash for a note.
Mark important items with an asterisk and use an arrow for tasks you move forward. Migrate anything unfinished to the next day or month.
Create a collection for bigger projects, such as a reading list or a budget, and record its page numbers in your index.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your first setup plain and add colour or drawings only once the system is working for you.
Review your journal at the start of each month and migrate open tasks instead of copying the whole page.
Use one pen for everything at first so you do not slow down choosing colours.
Questions
Do I need a special notebook?
No. Any notebook with numbered pages works, though a dot grid or lined one makes setup easier. A plain pen is enough to start.
How many pages should the index take?
Two pages is plenty for most people and leaves room for dozens of entries. Add a second index spread later if you fill it up.
What if I skip a few days?
Just start again with the current date. Bullet journaling has no streaks to break, and you can migrate old tasks when you next review.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
