by McKelle, Day-Riverside Branch As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to try bullet journaling. Perhaps you heard the words “bullet journal” and became intrigued. Perhaps your friend showed you theirs and it’s got you curious for more. Or perhaps you stumbled here and you have no idea what on earth this thing is and you’re starting from square one. Good news! You’re in the right place. I’m going to walk you through exactly what it is, where it came from, and what it can do for you. First, let’s cover the most obvious question – what is it? The original idea of a “bullet journal” is a planner system devised by Ryder Carrol. However, nowadays, you don’t have to follow his system of organization and there’s plenty of freedom to create a journal how you like it. Basically, it’s a planner system that allows you to plan for the future, track the past, all while making the most of the present. Whether you think you lack skills, time, or patience for BuJo, Carroll has a reminder: “Forget about what you see online. It’s not about how it looks; it’s about how it feels, and, most importantly, how it works for you.” Below, the basic building blocks of BuJo are explained so you can take advantage of its powerful benefits today. TERMS TO KNOWThere are certain words that you’ll hear as you begin digging into the bullet journal system. Here are a few important terms and what they mean! |
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