For years but I’d stop when I realize I don’t have any events or anything to plan. But now I use it more for just calendars and brain dumping. Whatever my dumping consist then I do planning in the calendars or I break them down. My brain is so cluttered and dumping it helps me more
I tried to start bullet journaling this year, but I was so caught up in the "aesthetic" and "artsy" spreads. But your videos have really helped me to bullet journal in a minimalist and efficient way! You have really helped make my bullet journal experience successful and helped make my life organized. I was so close to quitting, but then I saw your RUclips videos. I just want to say thank you!!
I really resonate with lesson 2 about perfectionism. Recently, I've adopted the motto "things are meant to be used", which has really helped me deal with perfectionism. It's okay to not use your best handwriting in your fancy notebook because your notebook is supposed to be used for your writing! It's okay to get your new trainers dirty and muddy because they're meant to be worn! It just means they're more loved and more used. Thinking like this has really helped me to shift my mindset and chill out :) No one's gonna see your bujo so it doesn't need to be perfect as long as it works for you
I love how i changed my bullet journal from " meant to be pretty " to " my own personal space " and embracing mistakes i made. I used to let social media trick me into thinking that my bujo is supposed to be like theirs, that mindset destroys my pure purpose of bullet journaling - to heal and to put my life together. " aesthetic " is so toxic if you let it be. I hope anyone that thinks of bujo awares of one thing : mistake is a process of getting to know yourself better, that's completely okay.
As a weight lifter, I'm always tracking my progress in a notebook (separate from my bujo). It's one of the main reasons I've had great progress over the years in that regard. Tracking and being mindful of your progress, in many other areas is really helpful.
number 6 is so accurate. i was reading Ryder Carrolls book ‘The Bullet Journal Method’ and he talked a lot about taking time away from electronics. my favourite suggestion in the book was to turn off devices and then write a end of the day reflection and not turn devices on again until a morning entry was recorded. i have been following this suggestion for a week or so and it’s difficult, but so rewarding. i don’t worry about my phone until i open my journal and have wrote down something to help get me moving, like gratitude.
oh that's so cool! i've yet to read that book. thank you for sharing because i may just implement that into my routine. and i can totally see how difficult it can be to form this habit since we can be quite attached to our devices!
This made me laugh, because when I explained bullet journaling to my partner ... I knew what his reaction would be --- "can't you just do that in an app?". But this is the point, isn't it ... returning to slow, mindful, analog ... it isn't feeding you content & information, its about you creating your content & information. There is a massive difference there to be understood. And besides ... no app could ever be so flexible, personal, tailored ... and apps & their IP is all about monetisation ... oh look, so many reasons for just 'No!'. It prompted an interesting conversation about technology (where we both work), and us as people, & having healthier boundaries with tech & information. I haven't started journaling yet ... I've been considering it for a while, but I don't want to pick it up & then get overwhelmed & stuff it in the drawer. Or get confused as to what I'm trying to do, or feel a slave to it. So I'm trying to dump all my wants, expectations, needs from journaling into a mind map & then organise it all & look at what it can realistically do for me, and where to start, what to include, what not to include ... I'm almost there. While I've researched my mind has shifted about 10 times. But what has been clear from the beginning is - its mine, for me, however it is that I want it to look, to function, to drive me, to assist me, to heal me, etc. In fact, figuring that out is the challenge. I'm enjoying learning about ways in which other people journal & what they use & enjoy - its giving me ideas that I want to try on and see if I they work for me too, or with tweaks could really help me learn more about myself, etc.
I always drew the same weekly layout, with no or little use for other spreads. I learned that I love a pre printet calender (week days on one side, note area on the other), but with bullet journal symbols. ♡
Having time away from electronic devices. This is so key. I need to incorporate this so much more in my life. I often go for walks, hikes and take my dogs for walks but I need to remember to just leave my phone inside. I usually like bringing my phone because I like that it records my steps but I need to be mindful and just mentally add those steps.
I definitely need to incorporate more time away from my electronic devices too. It's funny how attached I am to my phone cause when I go out without it, I feel like something's missing!
I have this paranoia that if I don't take my phone with me something might happen where I will need it to get in contact with someone. I never use my phone when I'm out anyway its always in my bag, but I can't not bring it with me just incase.
yours was the first channel i found and stayed on bullet journalling. like u, i just needed something to keep me organized and your videos helpe(d) so much! for years i didn't dare go near them because my (as i know now ADHD-) brain was absolutely terrified of the freedom. u made it acessible and not scary at all! so thank you
wow thank you for the kind words. i can see how it can be terrifying and i'm honoured to help make the bujo system more accessible and less intimidating! thanks for watching my content 💜
I discovered bullet journaling about 2 years ago from my 20something daughter. I didn't like it. Where was the journal part? Then I felt the need to reorganize my days/life... because of Covid and teaching from home. I reexamined bujo and realized that I could create what works for me: one part organized and planned and one part for writing everyday. To simplify, I created the pages that I needed: monthly calendar, month objectives/focus, gratitude, health/routines and weekly spreads for one month. Then I start journaling. This system is perfect for me. Like you said: do what works for you.
I can so relate to you for this video, I am in 7th grade and started bullet journalling because it sounded fun and I deserve to learn and try something new. I've only done bullet journalling for a few weeks now, I do mess up A LOT, and I thought you could help me. WHich you do, i have learned so much from your videos, so thank you so much for that. I've only watched very little of your many inspiring videos, but I have been inspired a tremendous amount and want to continue watching from you. Thank you so much!
This video could not have come at a better time, I literally started crying yesterday because I hated my November setup and then realised I’d spent THREE AND A HALF HOURS on it. In what world is that a good and enriching use of my time?! All of these lessons are 💯
omg girl...you totally got me on #2 i am a total perfectionist. i am so afraid to "mess up" that i haven't really bullet journaled in a while. it used to be fun but now i find it daunting. So I'm going to try to follow your advice.
I love how chill your videos are. Your voice is so soothing and calming. Also loved your tips, I'm thinking about starting bujo for the sake of my mental health.
I’ve been bullet journaling since beginning of March and I can see so much has changed in my life, including using the Microsoft To-Do. This has really cleared things up. I made a schedule for when I do it and gathered up color coding pens/markers and my black pens in different thicknesses. ❤️
Thank you so much for your sharing about Bullet Journal. Being a student who are explore about Bullet Journal I really appreciate your videos. I have just known you I find I am so lucky, I am usually get bored when making mistakes and now I don't have to worry about it because I absolutely can learn from my mistakes. Hope you guys always happy and keep sharing your helpful experiences.
I loved this video. It confirmed many of the thoughts and feelings I’ve been having about the process for myself since I started in September. I love perfection too BUT I have learned and seen there is NO such thing. It’s the process…the journey that helps us and allows for growth to happen.
"Done is better than perfect" really got me because I would just give up if my bujo didn't look like those Pinterest pictures. I'm trying to stop doing stuff like that to myself and to actually enjoy doing spreads.
I feel all of your lessons. Especially #3. I've started using Instagram to get inspired but lost so much time scrolling and even tried too hard to make spreads look beautiful enough to post them. I deinstalled instagram and just using my bullet journal how I like it and need it.
Thank you so much! I love the point that not all days are created equal! I have struggled with this point but didn’t know how to articulate it - I appreciate your reflections so much!
Happy Halloween 🎃 and thank you for uploading this much needed video!! I've been bullet journaling for 3 years now and really resonated with a lot of the points made
These hints are so very helpful! As I use my bujo, I will start to pay more attention to most of these lessons. I’ve been on and off for a few years, but consistent the first half of this year and part of last. My favorite thing to help with my bujo is to use erasable pens like the pilot frixion pens, so I don’t need to stress about a mistake. Looks like pen but fixable without whiteout, at least on scheduling pages. Thanks for the honest and real video!
Wow Claudia. I have been creating spreads with your examples. This is my first bullet journalling experience. What you are teaching is life changing. Thank you.
I'm glad you shared your old incomplete bullet journal layouts because I have them too so now I have stopped overwhelming myself with too many trackers unless I can keep up
Lesson one was so hard for me to learn. I love the aesthetics of bullet journaling but trackers simply don't work for me. Now that I'm not using them, I enjoy the process and am so much more productive
Claudia...thanks for an inspiring video as always. It were really a list of experince sharing aspects so useful for all of us. I had a traditionela diary as a young boy, started with some kind of journaling say 10 tears ago on aspects, lists, news, tips on wine and food, etc .....until I stumbled upon the BuJo as a concept via RUclips a year ago or so, and it was a revolutionary thing for me to se the difference between the trad diary or journal and the BuJo. Thanks to your videos on how you recommend the use of BuJo it is so easy to disregard the sometimes 'scary' version you find on Pinterest and other places. I definitely chhose your way to use it without the artsy stuff. Looking forward for next video from you. All the best.
with number 4, you have to remember that while it may not look like a lot on paper, tasks take different amounts of time so you can’t judge your day by the amount of tasks, or even the time spent. because everyday is different and it’s all okay.
4:33 oh yeah, i GET what you're saying! i'm so much of a perfectionist that i sit on my ideas and lose my opportunoities ^^; new follower! btws i am absolutely following you because you, much like a bullet journal, are a gentle reminder that i *can* do better. the potential is in me, under all these fears of failures. thank you for making these public resources. and thank you for helping motivate me one step closer to leaving my safe, stagnant little hiding place!
You helped me get back into bullet journaling and my interest is starting to wane again. I remembered your popular video and a rule was "don't pre-schedule too far ahead." I realized that I was pre-scheduling so far in the future that if I had a busy week or didn't keep up the momentum it would all fall apart and I would have pages of empty spreads. I'm going to start again and start slow, this time. 🙂
Hey, thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I think it's okay that your interest is waning - I've been there, too! But yeah, like you said, start slow and steady. 💜
Nice video. I have been around the block on the “productivity” and planning and bullet journaling topic so not much I haven’t heard or already know here, BUT I enjoyed the way you talk about it… “don’t compare your chapter one to their chapter 50”… THAT pretty much said everything… 😊
This whole video is so relatable, especially the part where you've done less today compared to yesterday and feeling like crap because of it. I think that way cause I'm anxious to waste so much time with the fear of one day I won't be able to draw. Your tips can be applied on so many things, thank you, I needed to hear all of this today ♡ I started Bujo in April of this year, before I even made it I did a lot of research for a whole week to see why I'd use a Bujo, for what reasons, what spreads would I try out. Plus, it's much more satisfying to check off your task in written form, instead of -click- done uwu ♡
@@claudiaspaurel It has been yeah, I tend to easily forget what chore or task I have to do (besides drawing and gaming) so the bujo has helped me allot to write it down in the daily log. Sleep log has put my wonky sleep in a graph which is interesting to view. I use a weekly habit tracker regarding food and water intake, as well as my chores and self care.
My 11 year old niece just informed me about bullet journaling on April 30, 2022. She wanted someone to do this with her. I found setting it up difficult as I had no idea how this would not duplicate things I already do either in my paper agenda or digital items like reminders. Plus ⅔ of the RUclips videos seems far too perfect and artistic to achieve. Some of these lessons really resonated with me. I’m glad I watched this.
This isn't an emotional video, but I felt so related to everything you said it made me tear up. I'm myself a perfectionist, self detrimental person 😂 and I always tried to be the best, but not in a good way. I did achieve stuff and whatever, but it didn't feel that much relieving or exciting cause I was so annoyed by everything I could've done better... This video helped me a lot, sincerely, I'm gonna take it into consideration, not only for my bujo beginning but for the way I approach things, thank you for doing this!
i totally resonate with lesson 6! I am working almost the hole day on PC and when i am done with work i sit privat on my PC. That's also the reason i started a bujo in first place. i wanted create a planner with what i need and what is really working for me without pages i don't need. I wanted in my basic routine some space for my planning part without an electronic device. For now i stick with that to make these working for me. But who knows what will come next :) Thank you for your video!
I've been bujo'ing for a year now. I can say for certain that it's better than what I was doing before which was either nothing, or just writing to-do lists, or using a to-do phone app. When you physically write - it engages a different part of the brain and has been known to have a therapeutic effect as well as helping with logic. I don't know if inputting in to a digital device does the same. Also, looking at LED screens is bad for the eyes.(says the guy who's looking at one right now)
I'm going to start bullet journalling soon and have yet to make one, ive had so many failed attempts over lock-down and i have this really nice notebook so im literally watching all of your videos to make it work out this time lol
You know sometimes I feel like I’m lazy because I don’t study enough, but then I remember that there actually isn’t anything to study. I currently have winter break and my next exam is at the beginning of February. I can’t study for that as we haven’t even started the topic yet. However, if I wanted to study, i would just have to get my Flashcards from last year as it is mostly a similar topic. I’m not saying that I would like to study in the holidays, but even if I wanted to, it would be pointless to start now. Sometimes there just isn’t stuff to do and that’s okay.
I feel the same about digital tools! They are nice and usefull, but my brain works a way better with paper. It's just a way easier and more refreshing to write my feelings or strategies for dealing with problems by hand.
Done is better than perfect has helped me get through college. It would be great to see a video on your past spreads and why the didn't work or what you learned from them
I am so excited about it as I have started a bullet journal from 4 months and it really helped me so I want to know how it beneficial in another way🤗🤗🤗love from India
I been bullet journey a couple of months but I started a notebook collection in March of 2020 I now have about 20011 notebook's 📓📒📗📕📔📘🖋🖋🖋🖋 I love writing in them 📓🖋🩷🩵❤️💜💖💗💓💞 what is your favorite bullet journal or notebook and pen that you use 📖📓🖋🩷🩵
Very beautiful and Informative video. I agree completely with 2 point of yours as I too do the same thing. 1st is I have a lot of issue with perfectionism as I have a lot of notebooks which I don't use because I don't want to waste it and I'm trying to work on it and not only books but many other things too. Perfectionism is something I badly struggle with and I'm also working on just doing it and not run behind it to be perfect. Secondly the last point I too love to write on paper than typing on word. I think writing on paper makes it easier to let your feeling flow I say that as I write fanfiction and it is very easy to write your ideas once you get them that is the reason I have a lot of draft papers with me and this also helps in adding more ideas when you transfer them to Word. I too have been over using my digital products be it phone or pc. But I still try to lessen the usage of it so I've thought to try out different types of journaling methods. Very helpful tips will be working on them too. ❤️❤️❤️
I started in the start of the summer vacation Bc in this time i could already improve allot Bc i wanted to start this for sxcool but. If id start this at the time school starts id be kind of overwhlmed not knowing how exactly it would work so it is better to practise in the vacation.
Setting up my first BuJo..yes I'm starting in Nov instead of Jan 2022, but I figured, I might as well start now than never cuz my motivation to do this may not remain😅
1. you learn by trial and error. You are not defined by your mistakes. You don't have to copy others' bujo spreads 2. Done is better than perfect. Stop pefectionism and perfect spreads. 3. Focus on your own life than on other's. Don't compare yourself to other's that are on social media (which is heavily photoshopped). 4.not every day is equal. Being productive is impossible every day 5.you learn a lot with bujo 6.it's great being away from gadgets
*"Everything in life is easier when you don't concern yourself with what other people are doing."* The chances of you seeing this comment is pretty low, but if you did, *I hope you have an amazing day.* 🖤
I am a freelance artist and you will not find a single drawing in my Bullet Journal. Rough conceptual doodles yes, but no refined pieces or delicate watercolor paintings. Why? Because it is my command center. In there I will jot down what I learn, organize projects and plan my weeks. It is a tool and it is there so make my days easier. If it is pretty I don't wanna use it
Hi Jon, yeah I know it sounds very contradicting haha I think I've grown up with this need to have to achieve so I could be worthy. And the self-deprecation comes from being always told I would never amount to anything. And I think over time, it became my "voice" in getting me to get through tough seasons in my life. I'm definitely working on unlearning these unhealthy parts of myself! :)
@@claudiaspaurel That's I what I thought it might be; you and I are very similar. I was lucky enough to get a therapist through work and she told me I'm a "striver". An overachiever is something a bit different (in short, it's the opposite of an underachiever and I don't think that's the vibe you were going for - I could be wrong). I don't think you are saying you're good at everything, I think you're saying you strive to be great and (sometimes) not for healthy reasons. For me (and maybe you too) being a beginner at something can be difficult and I can lose interest because of the self talk you mentioned. Failing at something feels like it means I'M a failure. I'm pretty great at the things I'm great at (as are you, clearly!) and that is our safe place. I'm so sorry if I overstepped the mark here but I got curious. Starting my second bullet journal this year, just came across your fantastic video and am now a happy subscriber. Sending you a really loud high five from England : D
How long have you been bullet journaling for? ✏️📓
For years but I’d stop when I realize I don’t have any events or anything to plan. But now I use it more for just calendars and brain dumping. Whatever my dumping consist then I do planning in the calendars or I break them down. My brain is so cluttered and dumping it helps me more
Since september 2017 🥰 haven’t skipped a month but it changed a lot :))
I tried to start bullet journaling this year, but I was so caught up in the "aesthetic" and "artsy" spreads. But your videos have really helped me to bullet journal in a minimalist and efficient way! You have really helped make my bullet journal experience successful and helped make my life organized. I was so close to quitting, but then I saw your RUclips videos. I just want to say thank you!!
a good 4 years!
hi! 💫 i've been journaling for 3 three years
I really resonate with lesson 2 about perfectionism. Recently, I've adopted the motto "things are meant to be used", which has really helped me deal with perfectionism. It's okay to not use your best handwriting in your fancy notebook because your notebook is supposed to be used for your writing! It's okay to get your new trainers dirty and muddy because they're meant to be worn! It just means they're more loved and more used. Thinking like this has really helped me to shift my mindset and chill out :) No one's gonna see your bujo so it doesn't need to be perfect as long as it works for you
Ooh I love that motto!! Thank you so much for sharing 🤗💞
"Done is better than perfect" is one of my biggest learnings too. I have much more fun with and use of my bujo if I care less about perfection 🥰
Yes to this 💖
I love how i changed my bullet journal from " meant to be pretty " to " my own personal space " and embracing mistakes i made. I used to let social media trick me into thinking that my bujo is supposed to be like theirs, that mindset destroys my pure purpose of bullet journaling - to heal and to put my life together. " aesthetic " is so toxic if you let it be.
I hope anyone that thinks of bujo awares of one thing : mistake is a process of getting to know yourself better, that's completely okay.
yes yes yes to this 👏🏼
As a weight lifter, I'm always tracking my progress in a notebook (separate from my bujo). It's one of the main reasons I've had great progress over the years in that regard. Tracking and being mindful of your progress, in many other areas is really helpful.
number 6 is so accurate. i was reading Ryder Carrolls book ‘The Bullet Journal Method’ and he talked a lot about taking time away from electronics.
my favourite suggestion in the book was to turn off devices and then write a end of the day reflection and not turn devices on again until a morning entry was recorded.
i have been following this suggestion for a week or so and it’s difficult, but so rewarding. i don’t worry about my phone until i open my journal and have wrote down something to help get me moving, like gratitude.
oh that's so cool! i've yet to read that book. thank you for sharing because i may just implement that into my routine. and i can totally see how difficult it can be to form this habit since we can be quite attached to our devices!
This made me laugh, because when I explained bullet journaling to my partner ... I knew what his reaction would be --- "can't you just do that in an app?". But this is the point, isn't it ... returning to slow, mindful, analog ... it isn't feeding you content & information, its about you creating your content & information. There is a massive difference there to be understood. And besides ... no app could ever be so flexible, personal, tailored ... and apps & their IP is all about monetisation ... oh look, so many reasons for just 'No!'. It prompted an interesting conversation about technology (where we both work), and us as people, & having healthier boundaries with tech & information.
I haven't started journaling yet ... I've been considering it for a while, but I don't want to pick it up & then get overwhelmed & stuff it in the drawer. Or get confused as to what I'm trying to do, or feel a slave to it. So I'm trying to dump all my wants, expectations, needs from journaling into a mind map & then organise it all & look at what it can realistically do for me, and where to start, what to include, what not to include ... I'm almost there. While I've researched my mind has shifted about 10 times. But what has been clear from the beginning is - its mine, for me, however it is that I want it to look, to function, to drive me, to assist me, to heal me, etc. In fact, figuring that out is the challenge. I'm enjoying learning about ways in which other people journal & what they use & enjoy - its giving me ideas that I want to try on and see if I they work for me too, or with tweaks could really help me learn more about myself, etc.
I always drew the same weekly layout, with no or little use for other spreads.
I learned that I love a pre printet calender (week days on one side, note area on the other), but with bullet journal symbols. ♡
That's awesome, Louise! 💖
Having time away from electronic devices. This is so key. I need to incorporate this so much more in my life. I often go for walks, hikes and take my dogs for walks but I need to remember to just leave my phone inside.
I usually like bringing my phone because I like that it records my steps but I need to be mindful and just mentally add those steps.
I definitely need to incorporate more time away from my electronic devices too. It's funny how attached I am to my phone cause when I go out without it, I feel like something's missing!
I have this paranoia that if I don't take my phone with me something might happen where I will need it to get in contact with someone. I never use my phone when I'm out anyway its always in my bag, but I can't not bring it with me just incase.
Thank you for telling us that productivity is about taking breaks, too. Many of us forget that.
yours was the first channel i found and stayed on bullet journalling. like u, i just needed something to keep me organized and your videos helpe(d) so much! for years i didn't dare go near them because my (as i know now ADHD-) brain was absolutely terrified of the freedom. u made it acessible and not scary at all! so thank you
wow thank you for the kind words. i can see how it can be terrifying and i'm honoured to help make the bujo system more accessible and less intimidating! thanks for watching my content 💜
i appreciate how you give your advice and then relate it back to your own life! i appreciate your candor and mix of the expert and the personal.
thank you so much! ❤️
*"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." - James Clear*
I discovered bullet journaling about 2 years ago from my 20something daughter. I didn't like it. Where was the journal part? Then I felt the need to reorganize my days/life... because of Covid and teaching from home. I reexamined bujo and realized that I could create what works for me: one part organized and planned and one part for writing everyday. To simplify, I created the pages that I needed: monthly calendar, month objectives/focus, gratitude, health/routines and weekly spreads for one month. Then I start journaling. This system is perfect for me. Like you said: do what works for you.
That's wonderful you've found a way that works perfectly for you, Renée! Thank you for sharing 😊
I can so relate to you for this video, I am in 7th grade and started bullet journalling because it sounded fun and I deserve to learn and try something new. I've only done bullet journalling for a few weeks now, I do mess up A LOT, and I thought you could help me. WHich you do, i have learned so much from your videos, so thank you so much for that. I've only watched very little of your many inspiring videos, but I have been inspired a tremendous amount and want to continue watching from you. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for watching my content and for commenting ❤️
I've recently found out about bullet journaling and LOVE the concept!
This video could not have come at a better time, I literally started crying yesterday because I hated my November setup and then realised I’d spent THREE AND A HALF HOURS on it. In what world is that a good and enriching use of my time?! All of these lessons are 💯
omg ellie 🥺 i so feel you on this!! i hope you're feeling better now, be gentle with yourself 💞
omg girl...you totally got me on #2 i am a total perfectionist. i am so afraid to "mess up" that i haven't really bullet journaled in a while. it used to be fun but now i find it daunting. So I'm going to try to follow your advice.
wishing you all the best, you can do it 🤗✨
I love how chill your videos are. Your voice is so soothing and calming. Also loved your tips, I'm thinking about starting bujo for the sake of my mental health.
Hi Estefânia! Wow thank you so much for the kind words. I think using a bullet journal can be a great tool for supporting one's mental health 🤗
I’ve been bullet journaling since beginning of March and I can see so much has changed in my life, including using the Microsoft To-Do. This has really cleared things up. I made a schedule for when I do it and gathered up color coding pens/markers and my black pens in different thicknesses. ❤️
Omg I can’t wait for this!
thank you, hope to see you at the premiere! 🧡
Thank you so much for your sharing about Bullet Journal. Being a student who are explore about Bullet Journal I really appreciate your videos. I have just known you I find I am so lucky, I am usually get bored when making mistakes and now I don't have to worry about it because I absolutely can learn from my mistakes. Hope you guys always happy and keep sharing your helpful experiences.
Thank you for watching! We all make mistakes, but we can always learn from them together 💕
I've been bullet journalling for almost 3 years, and I feel that nº5 ressonated especially.
I loved this video. It confirmed many of the thoughts and feelings I’ve been having about the process for myself since I started in September. I love perfection too BUT I have learned and seen there is NO such thing. It’s the process…the journey that helps us and allows for growth to happen.
Yes to this! It so is a process 💖
"Done is better than perfect" really got me because I would just give up if my bujo didn't look like those Pinterest pictures. I'm trying to stop doing stuff like that to myself and to actually enjoy doing spreads.
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I feel all of your lessons. Especially #3. I've started using Instagram to get inspired but lost so much time scrolling and even tried too hard to make spreads look beautiful enough to post them. I deinstalled instagram and just using my bullet journal how I like it and need it.
Good for you for deinstalling instagram. And i'm really happy to hear you're using your bujo how you like it and need it ❤️
Thank you so much! I love the point that not all days are created equal! I have struggled with this point but didn’t know how to articulate it - I appreciate your reflections so much!
Thanks for watching! I'm happy to hear that point resonated with you 💛
Happy Halloween 🎃 and thank you for uploading this much needed video!! I've been bullet journaling for 3 years now and really resonated with a lot of the points made
Happy Halloween!! And you're so welcome, glad you resonate with my experiences 🤗
These hints are so very helpful! As I use my bujo, I will start to pay more attention to most of these lessons. I’ve been on and off for a few years, but consistent the first half of this year and part of last. My favorite thing to help with my bujo is to use erasable pens like the pilot frixion pens, so I don’t need to stress about a mistake. Looks like pen but fixable without whiteout, at least on scheduling pages. Thanks for the honest and real video!
Thanks so much for watching! And that's awesome you use erasable pens, I bet they're super useful. 🧡
Love your videos. They really helped me in my bujo-process.
Thank you Josefine! 😊
every time I lost when bullet journaling, I will watch this.. sometimes i just like... i dont know what to write
Wow Claudia. I have been creating spreads with your examples. This is my first bullet journalling experience. What you are teaching is life changing. Thank you.
Wow thank you so much for saying this. It really means a lot to me. ❤️
I'm glad you shared your old incomplete bullet journal layouts because I have them too so now I have stopped overwhelming myself with too many trackers unless I can keep up
i'm more than happy to share my old incomplete layouts because it's the reality! 🤗
Lesson one was so hard for me to learn. I love the aesthetics of bullet journaling but trackers simply don't work for me. Now that I'm not using them, I enjoy the process and am so much more productive
Claudia...thanks for an inspiring video as always. It were really a list of experince sharing aspects so useful for all of us. I had a traditionela diary as a young boy, started with some kind of journaling say 10 tears ago on aspects, lists, news, tips on wine and food, etc .....until I stumbled upon the BuJo as a concept via RUclips a year ago or so, and it was a revolutionary thing for me to se the difference between the trad diary or journal and the BuJo. Thanks to your videos on how you recommend the use of BuJo it is so easy to disregard the sometimes 'scary' version you find on Pinterest and other places. I definitely chhose your way to use it without the artsy stuff. Looking forward for next video from you. All the best.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and always supporting my content! Wishing you all the best as well ✨
I needed this. Thank you.
Aaah!! I'm soooo excited!! You have the most amazing videos so I can't wait to see this one!!
Aw thanks Abby!! 🥰💞✨
@@claudiaspaurel AHHH!! You responded. I'm soooo happy!!! YAY! Thank you!!!!🥰🥰
with number 4, you have to remember that while it may not look like a lot on paper, tasks take different amounts of time so you can’t judge your day by the amount of tasks, or even the time spent. because everyday is different and it’s all okay.
yes that's so true! 🤗💘
Thank you for sharing what you have learned. You've been really helpful with my own bullet journaling.
hi debbie! thanks so much for watching. wishing you all the best with bullet journaling 💕
This was really encouraging, motivating, & chill💜💜
Aw! Thanks for watching 🧡
Thank you! You always deliver the Best!!!! 😘
aw! thank you, ellen!! 💕
Loved it!! I also feel more grounded when i'm bullet journaling 🥰
Thanks for watching, Juliana! 💛
I love your videos i have written the tips in my notebook and i am getting a new bullet journal
awesome! have fun bullet journaling 🧡
4:33 oh yeah, i GET what you're saying! i'm so much of a perfectionist that i sit on my ideas and lose my opportunoities ^^;
new follower! btws i am absolutely following you because you, much like a bullet journal, are a gentle reminder that i *can* do better. the potential is in me, under all these fears of failures. thank you for making these public resources. and thank you for helping motivate me one step closer to leaving my safe, stagnant little hiding place!
aww thank you for the kind words, rin! sending love 💖
You helped me get back into bullet journaling and my interest is starting to wane again. I remembered your popular video and a rule was "don't pre-schedule too far ahead." I realized that I was pre-scheduling so far in the future that if I had a busy week or didn't keep up the momentum it would all fall apart and I would have pages of empty spreads. I'm going to start again and start slow, this time. 🙂
Hey, thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I think it's okay that your interest is waning - I've been there, too! But yeah, like you said, start slow and steady. 💜
Nice video. I have been around the block on the “productivity” and planning and bullet journaling topic so not much I haven’t heard or already know here, BUT I enjoyed the way you talk about it… “don’t compare your chapter one to their chapter 50”… THAT pretty much said everything… 😊
thank you for watching! 🥰
I love everything and every single tip! You inspire me to bullet journal and start a channel about bullet journaling!
Aw thank you!! Wishing you all the best with bullet journaling and your channel 💫
Even if I'm a beginner I can relate to most of your words.
Nice vdo
Good luck for the next one👍
Take care
Love love
Thank you for watching, take care as well! 🤗
This whole video is so relatable, especially the part where you've done less today compared to yesterday and feeling like crap because of it.
I think that way cause I'm anxious to waste so much time with the fear of one day I won't be able to draw.
Your tips can be applied on so many things, thank you, I needed to hear all of this today ♡
I started Bujo in April of this year, before I even made it I did a lot of research for a whole week to see why I'd use a Bujo, for what reasons, what spreads would I try out.
Plus, it's much more satisfying to check off your task in written form, instead of -click- done uwu ♡
Thanks for watching! I'm happy to hear that this resonated with you. I hope bullet journaling has been helpful for you 💚
@@claudiaspaurel It has been yeah, I tend to easily forget what chore or task I have to do (besides drawing and gaming) so the bujo has helped me allot to write it down in the daily log.
Sleep log has put my wonky sleep in a graph which is interesting to view. I use a weekly habit tracker regarding food and water intake, as well as my chores and self care.
My 11 year old niece just informed me about bullet journaling on April 30, 2022. She wanted someone to do this with her. I found setting it up difficult as I had no idea how this would not duplicate things I already do either in my paper agenda or digital items like reminders. Plus ⅔ of the RUclips videos seems far too perfect and artistic to achieve. Some of these lessons really resonated with me. I’m glad I watched this.
Thank you so much for watching! I hope you enjoy bullet journaling 😊
This isn't an emotional video, but I felt so related to everything you said it made me tear up.
I'm myself a perfectionist, self detrimental person 😂 and I always tried to be the best, but not in a good way. I did achieve stuff and whatever, but it didn't feel that much relieving or exciting cause I was so annoyed by everything I could've done better... This video helped me a lot, sincerely, I'm gonna take it into consideration, not only for my bujo beginning but for the way I approach things, thank you for doing this!
Aw Josefina ❤️ I'm glad to be of some help. Wishing you all the best 🧡 I hope we both can find new, healthier ways in how we approach our life!
i totally resonate with lesson 6! I am working almost the hole day on PC and when i am done with work i sit privat on my PC. That's also the reason i started a bujo in first place. i wanted create a planner with what i need and what is really working for me without pages i don't need. I wanted in my basic routine some space for my planning part without an electronic device. For now i stick with that to make these working for me. But who knows what will come next :) Thank you for your video!
Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing! 🤗
Omg!! Gonna be amazing😍😍
aw! that's too kind of you to say! 🥰
My favorite was done > perfect. So true. Thank you for the reminder 😊
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I've been bujo'ing for a year now. I can say for certain that it's better than what I was doing before which was either nothing, or just writing to-do lists, or using a to-do phone app. When you physically write - it engages a different part of the brain and has been known to have a therapeutic effect as well as helping with logic. I don't know if inputting in to a digital device does the same. Also, looking at LED screens is bad for the eyes.(says the guy who's looking at one right now)
Yes I totally agree with you and I agree with the LED screen thing even though I, too, am looking at one right now 😅
thanks for this claudia! ✨
Hi Friscia! thanks for watching 💞
I'm eager to watch this one!
aw thank you! 🤗
I'm going to start bullet journalling soon and have yet to make one, ive had so many failed attempts over lock-down and i have this really nice notebook so im literally watching all of your videos to make it work out this time lol
aw! don't be too hard on yourself, i've failed a multitude of times over the years! just take it one spread at a time - you've got this 💚
just got started... thank you for your lessons. It helps me a lot... keep safe
thanks for watching, jennica! you keep safe as well, wishing you all the best on your bujo journey 💘
You know sometimes I feel like I’m lazy because I don’t study enough, but then I remember that there actually isn’t anything to study. I currently have winter break and my next exam is at the beginning of February. I can’t study for that as we haven’t even started the topic yet. However, if I wanted to study, i would just have to get my Flashcards from last year as it is mostly a similar topic.
I’m not saying that I would like to study in the holidays, but even if I wanted to, it would be pointless to start now. Sometimes there just isn’t stuff to do and that’s okay.
I feel the same about digital tools! They are nice and usefull, but my brain works a way better with paper. It's just a way easier and more refreshing to write my feelings or strategies for dealing with problems by hand.
Happy to hear I'm not the only one who feels this way! Thanks for sharing 💛
Done is better than perfect has helped me get through college. It would be great to see a video on your past spreads and why the didn't work or what you learned from them
Thank you for the video suggestion! 💘
would love to see a room tour !
thanks for your vid suggestion! 💛
I am so excited about it as I have started a bullet journal from 4 months and it really helped me so I want to know how it beneficial in another way🤗🤗🤗love from India
awesome! hope to see you at the premiere 🤗💫
Love the video ❤️ thank you for sharing 😘😘
aw thanks for joining the premiere! it's so appreciated 💜💜
@@claudiaspaurel thank you
that helps me very much(Thanks)
You're so welcome. Thank you for watching! 💚
I been bullet journey a couple of months but I started a notebook collection in March of 2020 I now have about 20011 notebook's 📓📒📗📕📔📘🖋🖋🖋🖋 I love writing in them 📓🖋🩷🩵❤️💜💖💗💓💞 what is your favorite bullet journal or notebook and pen that you use 📖📓🖋🩷🩵
Just started bullet journaling
New subbie here!
I totally get you. You are a delight!
Hey, welcome to the community! 🧡 And aw thanks 😆
Dang. #2 hits like a gut kick.
Very beautiful and Informative video. I agree completely with 2 point of yours as I too do the same thing. 1st is I have a lot of issue with perfectionism as I have a lot of notebooks which I don't use because I don't want to waste it and I'm trying to work on it and not only books but many other things too. Perfectionism is something I badly struggle with and I'm also working on just doing it and not run behind it to be perfect.
Secondly the last point I too love to write on paper than typing on word. I think writing on paper makes it easier to let your feeling flow I say that as I write fanfiction and it is very easy to write your ideas once you get them that is the reason I have a lot of draft papers with me and this also helps in adding more ideas when you transfer them to Word.
I too have been over using my digital products be it phone or pc. But I still try to lessen the usage of it so I've thought to try out different types of journaling methods.
Very helpful tips will be working on them too. ❤️❤️❤️
Hey, thank you for watching and thank you for sharing! 🥰🧡
I don't think I have ever related to a video as much. Thank you.
Thank you for watching 😊
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a bit late but i love this!
not late at all! thanks 💛
I started in the start of the summer vacation
Bc in this time i could already improve allot
Bc i wanted to start this for sxcool but. If id start this at the time school starts id be kind of overwhlmed not knowing how exactly it would work so it is better to practise in the vacation.
Setting up my first BuJo..yes I'm starting in Nov instead of Jan 2022, but I figured, I might as well start now than never cuz my motivation to do this may not remain😅
That's great to start now! Better to start now than to put it off 😊
1. you learn by trial and error. You are not defined by your mistakes. You don't have to copy others' bujo spreads
2. Done is better than perfect. Stop pefectionism and perfect spreads.
3. Focus on your own life than on other's. Don't compare yourself to other's that are on social media (which is heavily photoshopped).
4.not every day is equal. Being productive is impossible every day
5.you learn a lot with bujo
6.it's great being away from gadgets
Will be waiting.........
thank you!!
I.5 years
I’ve been bullet journaling for 2 days
that's awesome! keep it going 🤗
*"Everything in life is easier when you don't concern yourself with what other people are doing."*
The chances of you seeing this comment is pretty low, but if you did, *I hope you have an amazing day.* 🖤
Just show me that stack of journals that’s all I need
Coloque legenda em português nos seus vídeos, por favor!
I will try! Thank you for letting me know 😊
@@claudiaspaurel obrigada 🙏🏻
Is the sound odd ? It seems like it is not properly synced 🤔
hmmm that's interesting. i filmed it on my phone so audio and video are already together! i have no problems on my end 🧐
adorei o vídeo, também estou me distanciando das redes sociais xoxo from br
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So much in this that I relate to. Wish we could have coffee and chat. Too much for me to say in a ‘comment”
Aww! That'd be so fun 😊
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I am a freelance artist and you will not find a single drawing in my Bullet Journal. Rough conceptual doodles yes, but no refined pieces or delicate watercolor paintings. Why? Because it is my command center. In there I will jot down what I learn, organize projects and plan my weeks. It is a tool and it is there so make my days easier. If it is pretty I don't wanna use it
That's great you know what works for you, Anna! And I like the term "command center" - so fitting! 🤗
You have described yourself as an overachiever several times in this video but, in the same video, say you are very self-depricating..?
Hi Jon, yeah I know it sounds very contradicting haha
I think I've grown up with this need to have to achieve so I could be worthy. And the self-deprecation comes from being always told I would never amount to anything. And I think over time, it became my "voice" in getting me to get through tough seasons in my life. I'm definitely working on unlearning these unhealthy parts of myself! :)
@@claudiaspaurel That's I what I thought it might be; you and I are very similar. I was lucky enough to get a therapist through work and she told me I'm a "striver". An overachiever is something a bit different (in short, it's the opposite of an underachiever and I don't think that's the vibe you were going for - I could be wrong). I don't think you are saying you're good at everything, I think you're saying you strive to be great and (sometimes) not for healthy reasons. For me (and maybe you too) being a beginner at something can be difficult and I can lose interest because of the self talk you mentioned. Failing at something feels like it means I'M a failure. I'm pretty great at the things I'm great at (as are you, clearly!) and that is our safe place. I'm so sorry if I overstepped the mark here but I got curious. Starting my second bullet journal this year, just came across your fantastic video and am now a happy subscriber. Sending you a really loud high five from England : D
Claudia is such a narcissist