Bullet journal tips for mastering continuity

✯ Hello Shiny Stars! ✯

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"Keeping a journal of our thoughts, experiences, insights, and learnings promotes mental clarity, exactness, and context."

(Stephen R. Covey)

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I had a (bullet) journal for many, many years. It was my own style, I wrote important dates in there, sometimes to-do lists, what I bought, how much the bills were, what happened to me or my plans and statistics for my blog - depending on my mood.

Then a few years ago I just stopped because of heavy workload (and last year, also busy life). I've tried to start again a few times since then, but it's only been a few days where I've kept going, even though I've missed it.

This year I started again, and reflected back on what stopped me before. Here are my tips that have helped me to keep going this time. I hope they are useful for you too.

✨ 1. Perfection is not necessary: Remember that your bullet journal doesn't have to be perfect. It's your personal tool for organization and reflection, so embrace imperfections and don't worry about trying to make everything flawless.

✨ 2. No pressure to write every day: Bullet journaling doesn't require daily entries. You can use it as often or as infrequently as you like. Feel free to skip days without feeling guilty and only write when you feel you need to.

✨ 3. Drawings are optional: Although many bullet journals include doodles and artwork, this is not a requirement. If you don't like drawing or feel overwhelmed by it, keep it simple with minimal or no illustrations. The main focus is on functionality and organization.

✨ 4. Customize it to your needs: Design your bullet journal to fit your preferences and lifestyle. Customize it to your specific needs, whether it includes habits, gratitude, to-do lists, financial planning or anything else. Your journal should support and enhance your daily routine.

Remember, it's all about making your (bullet) journal work for you. There are no hard and fast rules; it's all about finding a way that helps you stay organized, focused and feeling your best.

You can buy ready-made journals and planners, but this year I simply took a small blank notebook from my shelf. It's not perfect, but it doesn't have to be. - If you need some inspiration on how to fill the pages, there are lots of pictures on Pinterest and videos on YouTube, just type in "bullet journal".

Do you also have a journal, planner or similar? If so, do you have any other tips on how to do it regularly? Feel free to comment them below.

With best wishes,

E

Set your goals and make them happen

✯ Hello Shiny Stars! ✯

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"Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible."

(Tony Robbins)

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I believe that a positive word or action - received or given - can change your entire day. Every little step counts, a smile, a door kept open, a beautiful note or a friendly word.

If you've read my article about the kindness and happiness challenge, this article might also be of interest to you. And if you haven't read it yet, I suggest that you read it and, if possible, even take part in the challenge.

I love any kind of stationery. If they spread a bit of kindness, it's even better, and I've always wanted to try happiness diaries and similar things, but I haven't found a suitable one yet. When I was contacted by a small, UK-based company that published their first planner, of course I visited their website, and after seeing their products, I immediately said yes to participate in their journey.

The planners from Mål Paper are available in 3 colours: black, grey and pink (like peach flowers).

The cover is very simple and clean, just a title with small golden letters breaks the colour.

The notebook contains some quotes, a few at the bottom of the pages, while others have their own pages. They can help you look at the situation from a different angle, or just to make you smile.

In the planner you can list your long and short term goals and the things for which you are grateful. You have the space to review your month and week, you can even rate your day (1 to 10). The notebook gives you the opportunity to list today's tasks, add notes, and at the end of the planner there is space for notes and calendars, and even a small envelope to add your little memories, like a ticket. 

The Daily Goal Setter is a gratitude journal and productivity planner in one. It helps you to focus on the positive things in your life and become more mindful and productive. 

It has a PU faux leather softback cover with gold embossed details. The size of the planner is approx. 142x205mm and has 256 pages. To check it out, just visit their website. 

What do you think of this planner? Do you have one or something similar?

As always, please feel free to share your thoughts on the topic in the comments section below.

Wishing you a great week.  :)

Lots of love, 

E