1. Your journal is what you make of it

When my best friend and I caught wind of the bullet journaling movement, we went straight to the internet. We probably spent hours on there, finding ideas and inspiration from all these people who have whole websites devoted to showcasing their journal, and how they make use of it for their lives. Some were very elaborate, filled with calligraphy, complex layouts, and so much more than I could ever possibly hope to replicate. I quickly figured out I was not going to be one of those people. The beauty of a bullet journal is that you can literally make it whatever you want it to be. I did not have time, nor the inclination, to spend hours making beautiful setups for all of my pages, full of color and beautiful calligraphy. Mine ends up being a simple box layout for my weeks, with colored pens to differentiate between my classes and my homework. There are some attempts to make my handwriting look better, but I mostly use it to just jot down quick lists and homework and it works for me.

2. It is easy to forget about

I will admit, there are stretches of days where I completely forget about my journal. It sits in the bottom of my backpack mostly unused, and days remain blank when I should have written important things down. I know that it will still be there for me to pick back up when I have the time.

3. Journaling is relaxing

When I get a free afternoon to just relax, I take full advantage of it. Times like this are when I get to truly devote some rare time to just writing out my schedule for the next week, and making my calendar for the next month. There is something peaceful about being able to sit in my bed with sweatpants on, music playing softly from my computer, coffee next to me, and going to town with my pens on my journal. I have no obligations for a few hours, and I can take some time to just ignore my phone for awhile and plan my upcoming weeks without having to stress.

4. I will not be quitting this anytime soon

In bullet journaling, I have found an organization style that helps me like none other. I am not the most tidy and organized person, but by using my journal I have noticed a marked improvement in my ability to get things done before deadlines, and keeping up with my schoolwork. It may not be for everyone, but I certainly stand behind it.