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20 Bullet Journal Ideas

Bullet journaling is one of the best ways to get your life organized. There are tons of bullet journal ideas as a bullet journal is like a combined to-do list, planner, and diary. 

What do you do in a bullet Journal?

With a bullet journal, you keep track of activities, set goals, and keep records of important events in your life.

You can use cute drawings and doodles of bugs and animals, like the ladybug in the video below, to decorate the pages and the calendars.

Are you short on time? Pin this post to bullet journal board on Pinterest to read it later.

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Draw the sun to track the weather and make a simple drawing of the moon to track luteal phases.

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Can I buy a bullet Journal?

You can buy empty bullet journals that you fill out yourself. They come in lots of varieties such as blank pages, dotted line pages and different paper weight qualities.

If you don’t want to start from scratch, you can also buy hand drawn journals, where every page is pre-filled with custom hand-made drawings.

hand drawn bullet journal

Here are a few bullet journal ideas to get you started. 

Bullet Journal Ideas You Should Try

1.Habit Tracker

Do you want to track your water intake, sleep, and social media use? You can have it all in one spread to keep yourself motivated. Besides, you will remember anything that could have slipped off your mind.

2. Funny Things My Kids Say

Kids say hilarious things all the time. This kids quotes printable will be an excellent spread to get you tickled on your low days.

3. Budgeting

Write down all your financial obligations and decide how much money you will spend on them. You can categorize them to make it easier.

4. Meal Planner

Gone are the days of panicking over what you will cook for dinner. Map out a menu for every day. Then, add sticky notes where you write down the grocery shopping list for those meals.

bullet journal opened with meal prep containers around it filled with food

5. Goal Setting

You can have yearly, monthly, or weekly goal-setting spreads. Split them into different categories such as work, family, health, and spirituality.

6. Investment ideas

Spotted some investment opportunities? Write them all down and think them through.

7. Stock tracker

Whether it’s stocks you already own or stocks you want to buy, tracking them is crucial. Create a tracker of your preferred frequency.

girl using a bullet journal

8. Movies to watch

Planning to watch some movies? Make a list and categorize them if they are in different genres.

9. Cleaning Schedule

Sometimes, it isn’t easy to keep track of all cleaning activities. A cleaning schedule will ensure that you do not neglect some areas.

10. Self-care list

Often, we neglect ourselves.  Having a list of your favorite self-care activities ensures that you keep tabs on them.

11. Workout tracker

You will rarely miss a workout if you keep track. The joy of checking off a workout done gives you all the motivation you need.

fitness planner tracker

12. Quotes from books

Sometimes you read a book, and your mind is blown by all the fantastic nuggets there. Create a spread for every book you read and write down the notable quotes.

13. Hello New Month

Create a cover page for every new month, picking a different theme always. This theme can spread on to the rest of the month.

14. Trip planner

Planning a trip soon? Write down all the details of the destination, date, accommodation, and activities you want to try.

15. Packing list

You don’t want to get to your holiday destination only to realize you forgot to carry something essential. Make a list of everything you need for your trip. And then, check them off as you pack your bag.

16. Date night ideas

Are you always trying to get fun date night ideas last minute? Create one huge list and easily pick one at a time. 

17. Birthdays and Anniversaries

It’s about time you stopped buying quick-fix gifts for your loved ones. Get a journal and write down all the important birthdays and anniversaries. You can write down some gift ideas.

birthday tracker

18. Pregnancy Tracker

Track your pregnancy weekly. Mention how you felt, what you were craving for, and any milestones or memories. You can even attach a picture of your bump.

19. Block Schedule

Block scheduling is an excellent time management strategy. Divide your day into different time blocks and write down what needs to be done every time block.

20. Doodle practice

Dedicate a page or section of your book to doodles only. Search for ideas on what you want to doodle or just add some doodle stickers

These bullet journal ideas are easy to do, even for beginners. Take the inspiration and get creating!

person filling out a tracker in a bullet journal
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FAQ: 20 Bullet Journal Ideas

Q1: What is a bullet journal?

A bullet journal is a versatile and customizable organization system that combines to-do lists, calendars, and note-taking. It’s a method to track tasks, events, and goals using simple bullets and symbols.

Q2: How do I start a bullet journal?

To start a bullet journal, you’ll need a notebook and a pen. Create an index, set up key symbols, and use a daily, monthly, and yearly log. Customize it to suit your needs, such as tracking tasks, goals, and events.

Q3: Can you share some bullet journal ideas for beginners?

Certainly! For beginners, start with basic layouts like a future log, monthly spread, and daily log. You can also use habit trackers, mood trackers, and goal setting pages to get started.

Q4: What supplies do I need for a bullet journal?

You’ll need a notebook, pens, and markers. Optionally, you can use washi tape, stickers, and rulers for decoration. The key is to use supplies that work for you and make your journal functional and attractive.

Q5: How can I make my bullet journal more creative?

To make your bullet journal more creative, experiment with different fonts, colors, and layouts. Incorporate doodles and illustrations, use themed spreads, and add personal touches that reflect your style and interests.