So earlier this summer I started a bullet journal, and while I have not kept with it as diligently as I had hoped it has become something I wish to continue for the rest of my life. If you are unfamiliar with bullet journals you might want to look through Instagram. It is a journaling style that has gained popularity in the last couple of years. It is particularly popular with the minimalist societies but has found its way into many other journaling groups. It is a combination of your to-do list, your original journal, and planner; and really anything else you want it to be! It is great for a person who hates to have multiple notebooks that you use on a constant basis or if you just do not want to denote that beautiful journal to one cause!

Here is a little guide I started out with from Kim at Tiny Ray of Sunshine

A bullet journal is easily made your own because there is no set way to make one! It is actually rather hard to encompass what a bullet journal might be because it is whatever you decide to make it! Personally, mine is a tracker, event planner, writing a journal, art journal, and where I put my reminders!

With the popularity of the bullet journal, there has been a few thousand or more post on individual's bullet journal. There are always new ideas, and banners people have added to the journal. It has become a community of busy and creative people! There are even whole blogs and Pinterest boards about how people make, decorate, and organize their bullet journals. It is wonderful as a newbie to this style of journal keeping to know that there are people who love to give you tips and ideas on how to improve your journal and put it to good use!

It has to be one of the most useful things in my life! I have always carried a notebook with me, but like many notebook-keepers I have too many notebooks to keep with me on the go. So condensing into one was a great way. I have so many little thoughts throughout the day that I want to record, as well as notes, event planning, and general art journaling I love to do that this was an easy way to make it portable. Even in my small bags! However, I was worried about keeping organized but with so many easy ways to keep bullet journals organized ( such as tagging or as they go indexes) I am still able to keep a relatively clean notebook.

Now that I can keep all my notebooks in one, I can keep it on me throughout the day. This helps be not only keep track of everything I write down but help in explanations. If you are a visual learner or know people who are it is good to keep some type of paper on your person. I use this to explain DIY projects, to myself as a plan and also for the people I ask for information or help on the project.

Bullet journals are great for everyone who like to keep a journal or planner. It is a unique by allowing the individual to use the system to recreate a journal into their own personal system. I love how I have been able to stay organized, artistic, and share ideas in a community around bullet journals!