Each time I prepare to set up a new notebook, I like to come back and watch the original BUJO method videos. I find it really refreshing and helps me 'reset' and remind myself of the original intent of the system.
I started my bullet journal in 2018, one notebook lasted until 2022... it's not a complain, it became a precious treasure record of my life, it worked because I was able to carry it everywhere and it was concise enough to have all the essential info I needed *at my fingertips*. It's Nov 2023, I tried going back to a conventional to-do list and planner only to find myself mentally exhausted and scattered because I didn't have the motivation to write anything down. And here I am now , going back to these videos and setting up a new notebook 45 days before the new year because I can't wait to feel focused again...
I learn many life lessons from this video. Such a coincidence, I'm having hard time since last year December till now due to my Mom's health ; I have so many pop-up ideas and suggestions from Google searching and colleagues, eventually I forgot some of these when I try to recall back ! I even forgot how's my feeling back then, sometimes my heart feel empty, doesn't feel pain anymore. When I'm finding tips for my productivity, I found Bullet Journal ! I dislike Planner Book, because printed date make me frustrated. I want to do a log + short diary + To-Buy-List + Plan-to-Buy List + To-Do-List + Plan-To-Do-List+ Info + Quotes in just 1 book, but doesn't know how to start, how to do it in proper way without messy, 'cause I'm the only daughter in my family, I have huge responsibilities in my shoulders. I'm happy when I found out Bullet Journal, it's convenient for me, simple way to jot down all my minds inside a book ! If I want my book have some color, I just draw Title with highlighters , drawing some rectangle or square surrounding Title ~ Once again, thank you, Ryder. 😊
I started the bullet journal in September 2016, and haven't looked back. I genuinely don't know what I'd do without mine. I use it daily, mainly by always making sure I keep it simple, and just embracing whatever mistakes I make along the way. The end of this year will mark my 1st full year with the bullet journal, and you'll actually be surprised by how attached you get to it. It has seen me through all my highs and lows, as I'm sure it will continue to do in the future. Most importantly, the bullet journal has allowed me to measure how far I'm veering from my version of a consistent, happy life, and always gently guides me back on track. I absolutely love it, and hope to continue with it forever more. Thank you so much, Ryder :) Happy New Year! x
I always love returning to these videos or reviewing the book when I start a new journal or need a reminder for why I keep a bullet journal. Love this system and community.
Everything you have said from episode 1 to episode 4 is what I have been looking for to hear. I didnt know what I didnt know. You have taught me what I knew was missing but didnt know what it was. Thank you.
2018 was my first year at bullet journaling. Thank you for the information on migrating journals; when to do it, what to consider, how to move forward and what to bring with you - what works, what doesn’t and why? I look forward to a new year of life experiences and learning. Thank you for sharing you journey and your knowledge.
Just a note, that's already probably been said in one of the other 131 comments, many of us don't worry what day it is when we migrate out the journal. There are lots of reasons to migrate - - you're out of pages, it's a new school year, new baby, new job, you like a cover better...
I don't have a bullet journal...yet. Just started reading the book, and checking out as many videos as I can, while pacing myself. I'm super excited to get started. I believe this is the missing link to help heal my scattered brain with endless to-do lists, thoughts, worries, etc. It seems there are so many rabbit holes to go down and so many things to learn.
i'm in the last month of my current journal and this was a good reminder to only carry over what is benefiting me, and to not get caught up in all the "cute, fancy spreads" that don't add value. great insight when you talk about planning in itself being a potential distractor. ty.
You really should do prodcasts or talk stuff so i can listen to you talk about these VERY important things that my life is spinning around, lestening to you for a longer period of time may solve so many peoples life so maybe try that we need more of you
☺ i enjoyed the super masculinity of this video. It was like watching batman talk about bullet journalling. Growly voice, everything black, fancy survival knife to open the packaging. Get shit done, level up your game, keep Gotham safe. It was a nice change from my own flouncey more art than tasks, grown up colouring book style. Lol
Would be great if this channel got more exposure. People could link to this channel and the official blog&site because some people just haven't seen them even tho they use this system.
Thanks for this. Very timely and useful. I am a new user and find that I probably write too much in Notes and may have too many Collections. And I appreciate the enjoinder to be a learner. Levelling up as distinct from starting over has the potential to be a life-changer. I am hesitant to Migrate and will, for now, be satisfied with knowing that I can reference my Index in previous volumes. Thank you.
Thanks for another great video. I started bujo in August and have more than half still empty. I agree with you about starting a new one come new year. It's an easy way to keep it organized. Thanks
I do need to review my year. I think there were a lot of time wasters in my life. I also need to pinpoint what did work and focus on it. I also need to quit overthinking stuff! Thank you for sharing and have fun😁!
I am going to need this by next month as my current BuJo has room for November and no more. I also realized that I am NOT using it to it's full potential as I have from Aug 2017- now in there. I think I need to make some modifications on how I set things up... I'll be re-watching this video a couple times to really grasp some of those details. I know you just do it automatically now- but I'm still figuring it out. I'm ADHD so the BuJo is PERFECT for me- I mentioned in another comment that this is the longest I've ever used a particular planning system- over 1 year now. I have never been able to make it past July in any other system- and I have tried them all. Too much space. Too little space. and the BuJo is JUST RIGHT!
I like the continuity of keeping the same BJ even if I'm in two different years. I put a piece of design paper to separate and set-up my new year after that. If the index is full, I would start with that (it's not but I'm thinking just in case). I like the 4 questions to ask when we finish a year; doesn't matter if the year is full or not; we still had a chance to check if things are working out. TFS, Nicole
I just took your survey and when asked how I interact with you on social media I forgot to mention that I watch and love your videos. They're GREAT! Keep 'em coming.
Thank you for you efforts, I'm new to this adventure,😍 for me 2018 will be a true start in mutter of bullet journal. I've always been very bad in keeping note books agendas and so 😫
it would be "better" or "worse" to to speak, there are pros and cons of those formats. The benefit of having everything in a bound notebook would be that it forces you to make decisions about what you keep or let go as you finish each notebook. Copying things over requires you to refine it to better suit you in the current. Adding pages can definitely be a plus depending on how you log... it certainly isn't a clear cut answer!
Hi Ryder 😀 So I’m new this whole bullet journal. I was wandering if you can recommend any journals that I should try out first. I’m really excited 😆 to start my new journey on bullet journal. Please let me know.
I'm excited , I've asked "Santa' to get me a journal for Christmas.... if I've been a naughty boy, then I still have a week to get one for myself. I honestly can't remember how I stumbled across the subject of bullet journaling, but glad I have. I've been looking at this for about 2 weeks now. I guess I sort of already do it in a way.... I take a piece of cardstock an put a list of task I need to complete on any given day and it sits on my desk here at work. As a man, it's nice to see a guys take on BuJu. Don't get me wrong, I love the creative side of the ladies, and I've taken lots of good notes, but it's good to see a guys perspective. Thank-you Ryderr.
I start a new journal, when my current one is full. And I put a future log for the next year at the end of every journal, so I can fluently plan in the end of a year/journal. Makes sense? :D I love to come back to old notebooks (I've been journaling since I was 10) to reflect and understand where I've been, so I can focus on now while planning for later..
QUESTIONS: Could you make a video about how you track your habits simply? Also how do you attack & get done with a collection (supposing that you collection is about "books to read" or something similar)... is it about migrating items from a collection list to the daily or monthly task? I just discovered this method. Thanks for answering
If a journal is half filled (or less) I want to put another year into the same one. How do you handle Future Log for a second year when it can't go in the front, easily findable like the first? One suggestion could be to put it at the back of the book. Sometimes I flip the book upside down to fill in pages. But I continue the main timeline just as before on the upright portion of the book. The back of the book is good for reference stuff though, like phone numbers of friends, expanded index if needed, or more future logs.
I thought I was the only one who had a full blown ritual/routine when moving to a new notebook! Mine is a little more of a lengthy process than yours but I am definitely working on streamlining it.
Hwuuee...I know I'm so late, but still, thankful that I've came across this channel...You saved me from those artsy-but not-functional BuJo videos that I followed along for 5 months since I started BuJo-ing...Those are not so right introduction of the Bullet Journal...like so wrong with the one you invented...I hate that those were the one that I watched before starting a BuJo, I should have watched in this channel...It is sooooo much helpful....thank you very much💕.... Sorry if I have wrong grammars, I am a 13 y/o from the Philippines...
Thank you for the videos, they are really helpful and the BuJo really structured my busy life and made me more productive :). I do have a question about the extra keys you seem to use in you BuJo, see 8:20 in this video. There you use the squared bracket system and also some letters in front of some comments. What exactly are they used for as I wonder if they could be useful for me too?
4:12 Remember, the only thing that you can control in life is the way that you respond to your experience. So, no matter how sad, embarrassing or frustrating experience may have been, it can either own you or you can own it. You can't undo an experience but you can learn from it. The lessons you learn will help you make more informed decisions moving forward, so you can avoid making the same mistakes again in the future and wasting your time.
Thanks for the video. Just got my Nordic Blue journal and the construction is terrible. Dozens of pages are glued up into the spreads. Unfortunately, I didn't realize how many pages were affected until after I'd written in the book. Not good, man.
Caught you! Lol: When you were writing "Yearly Summary" you added a loop at the bottom of the capital Y. Then you show us a page with Yearly Summary written in block sans serif lettering -- lol. One for the "outtakes" video? More seriously - thanks for all the good info and the forward thinking that goes into these.
Another question: How do you deal with ongoing tasks that you have started, but you are still working on. For instance, if you're in the process of researching a topic, but haven't finished reading all of the articles, information, etc., how do you keep track of the progress?
I’m at the end of my journal almost and I’d like to start a brand new one on the new month. What do I do with the last few pages in my old one? I’m definitely trying to utilize the new one better to make it work for me. I’ve only been using it like a list manager and not rapidly logging. I love this advice.
love the idea, however i am a nomad and having several notebooks after a while is impossible to carry with me. Any tips on how to archive the handwritten notebook in a digital format? thank you for your work!
Great video thank you. I started using bujo last month and I found myself already in the last pages of my first one (it’s the best journal). I write a lot ideas, journal and thoughts in it. Doing the math it seems like I will be using 7~8 bujos in a year. Is that a lot? Or are there are other people who use as much? If this is the case, do I have to be migrating my index, future log and monthly log everytime I get a new one? What are your thoughts?
Here is a question I haven't seen in a video yet..... How do you handle meeting notes? (A lot of my meetings can be one on one or group settings.) Do you use a separate notepad and then condense the notes down to tasks, actions projects and comments? There are always a number tasks, actions or thoughts I need to review.
Thank you so much for putting this up; I've only started journaling in the last six months, and I was just thinking about starting a new journal for this year...time to level up! One question I have: do you ever use the Bullet Journal in tandem with programs like Google Calendar? Do you have any tips for those who might use the Bullet Journal alongside digital organization apps?
Hi,I recently began noticing the Bullet Journal,and gradually applied it to my diary.This is really a simple and powerful system.However,Taiwan in which I lives at doesn't have any bookstore is available to Leuchtturm1917 A5 dotted.Even if Amazon has to sell;however,as a student it is very difficult for me to shop online by myself.Fortunately,MUJI has sell A5 dotted notebooks,and I did buy it.I planed to use it at the next year.But this one still has the differences with Leuchtturm1917,such as page number.Maybe I have to tag every page personally?
Yes. I would recommend setting up a few pages at the beginning for an Index or Table of Contents. Then start numbering your pages where you begin your first spread. You don't have to number every page immediately. I would suggest 10 - 20 at a time, making sure you add important items to the index as you go.
Yes, definitely keep track of pages and make note of every collection in the index. It makes it easier to look up something in a previous notebook! The great thing about the Bullet Journal system is that you can use any notebook, and I’m sure Taiwan has some very nice, sturdy journals that will work just as well.
Personally, I use a lined notebook. It is just a personal preference. When numbering the pages, I only write the page number on the right hand pages (odd numbered pages). That way, I only have to do half the number of pages.
You can weave the notes into your Bullet Journal - simply turn the page, label it with a title, and take your notes. Then you can index them. If you are taking meeting notes, for example, you'd add the meeting to your Daily Log "o Meeting with Sarah (pg. 39)" to "thread" to your meeting notes. Hope that makes sense!
What if a task has to be done,don't know a particular date when to be done. For example," i am in my home now due to lockdown. If i have some tasks to be done after starting college, how they should be written in BUJO?"
Been using BuJo since September 2016, this is the only system that works for me consistently. It's helped my 12 yo daughter keep up with school assignments too. The threading and migration video were super helpful! I used paperclips and washi tape to mark pages in a collection. It's a cluttered look and made me crazy. I'm excited to start my 2018 notebook with new ideas.
The value of a bullet journal is using it to put everything in one place and simplify your life, and if it's not doing that then you won't be motivated to use it. I tried to keep up with collections and trackers and all that cool fun stuff, but I eventually figured out it was just wasting time for me and making me less productive. After edits, I just put a whole semester of college in about 40 pages (I think actually less). I also found the classic "bullet journal" style of daily planning takes up extra time and thought processes for me, so i set up every week before the week starts with all of my plans written in ahead of time, and just write the tasks below it (looks a lot like the bohoberry weekly, but without the extra journaling). Setting up ahead of time tends to mean I'll actually use it. I would try different formats of daily and weekly planning to see what's practical for you.
Just do your business and go back to the next page of your bujo when you need it, it doesn’t matter if therés an interruption don’t worry, it’s all yours 😉
Make it simple. Bare minimalism can be very efficient! I only take a few minutes every evening to mark/migrate tasks and set up the next day. Also, don’t stress if you skip a few days/ months. Just jump back in when you can. This is what made me fall for the Bullet Journal in the first place. No guilt about missing days, as it’s customizable to your life.
So I now have 3 bullet journals and am having trouble “leaving” them behind - thinking there is info I need to reference (notes in daily’s from project meetings etc.) Any suggestions?
Ladies, let’s just remember that when we only talk about his “sexy voice” or his “lovely hands”, you’re *objectifying* him just as we are objectified daily. I truly hope those calling out his physical attributes don’t complain about cat-calls. You’re doing that to him here. On another note, I love the bit about the pushed off goals potentially being the wrong goals for you. I could’ve used that bit of advice a couple years ago, but I figured it out the long way around and learned (very well) from it. Great job, Ryder. Thank you.
Exactly ... let's not have double standards. And I am staunchly conservative as an individual. So regardless of what side of the aisle someone may be on ... this is NOT okay to do. It's just disrespectful and reduces his accomplishments by focusing on things that are irrelevant to the video and him in his life.
So I love starting a new Bullet Journal at the start of a new year, but I'm only 80 pages into my leuchtturm and I'm not sure if I want to waste all that paper...
Keep going in your current book if that’s what you want to do. You’ll notice that a lot of people use a whole notebook in the span of a few months. I’ve been in my Leuchtturm1917 for a year on Jan 1.
I've used Bullet Journal for the past year and it works. But for me its not necessary to start a new Bujo ever year. I just a new future log for the year and carry on. Still, I can see the psychological advantage of starting afresh. Just not needed for me.
It's been a few months, but just seeing by a local stationary store and find yourself something new! I do that on every trip for my trip journals. I have some beautiful journals from all over Europe because of this. :)
Recommendations for a collection which contain of notes for a subject one is studying? Seems like a lot of work to migrate each time you get a new book...
look into traveler's journals! It's like bullet journaling but instead of one big notebook you have a bunch of smaller booklets held in a single case with straps. So you could chunk out class notes, daily planning, etc into separate little notebooks then just switch out the ones you need to when you need to.
I find a lot of it as an excuse to have the most washi tape collection with hundreds of pens and busy-ness on spreads--even the 'minimalist' 'bujo' communities. You know, that feeling of 'psuedo productivity' that comes with planning but not doing? I'm sure Rob would be like, "Well if it works for them it's no matter how fancy it is."
Ryder has said before on the website that he’s fine with however people adapt bullet journaling for themselves. Personally I need color pens because I’m dyslexic and contrast helps me read better.
With all the money (profits) your making from your customized bullet journal productions and relationship with LT11917 / audience speaking engagements etc... ....I expected a better produced Video on your designed system...hmmmm. ??
Each time I prepare to set up a new notebook, I like to come back and watch the original BUJO method videos. I find it really refreshing and helps me 'reset' and remind myself of the original intent of the system.
I started my bullet journal in 2018, one notebook lasted until 2022... it's not a complain, it became a precious treasure record of my life, it worked because I was able to carry it everywhere and it was concise enough to have all the essential info I needed *at my fingertips*. It's Nov 2023, I tried going back to a conventional to-do list and planner only to find myself mentally exhausted and scattered because I didn't have the motivation to write anything down. And here I am now , going back to these videos and setting up a new notebook 45 days before the new year because I can't wait to feel focused again...
I learn many life lessons from this video. Such a coincidence, I'm having hard time since last year December till now due to my Mom's health ; I have so many pop-up ideas and suggestions from Google searching and colleagues, eventually I forgot some of these when I try to recall back ! I even forgot how's my feeling back then, sometimes my heart feel empty, doesn't feel pain anymore. When I'm finding tips for my productivity, I found Bullet Journal ! I dislike Planner Book, because printed date make me frustrated. I want to do a log + short diary + To-Buy-List + Plan-to-Buy List + To-Do-List + Plan-To-Do-List+ Info + Quotes in just 1 book, but doesn't know how to start, how to do it in proper way without messy, 'cause I'm the only daughter in my family, I have huge responsibilities in my shoulders.
I'm happy when I found out Bullet Journal, it's convenient for me, simple way to jot down all my minds inside a book ! If I want my book have some color, I just draw Title with highlighters , drawing some rectangle or square surrounding Title ~ Once again, thank you, Ryder.
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I started the bullet journal in September 2016, and haven't looked back. I genuinely don't know what I'd do without mine. I use it daily, mainly by always making sure I keep it simple, and just embracing whatever mistakes I make along the way. The end of this year will mark my 1st full year with the bullet journal, and you'll actually be surprised by how attached you get to it. It has seen me through all my highs and lows, as I'm sure it will continue to do in the future.
Most importantly, the bullet journal has allowed me to measure how far I'm veering from my version of a consistent, happy life, and always gently guides me back on track. I absolutely love it, and hope to continue with it forever more. Thank you so much, Ryder :) Happy New Year! x
I always love returning to these videos or reviewing the book when I start a new journal or need a reminder for why I keep a bullet journal. Love this system and community.
Everything you have said from episode 1 to episode 4 is what I have been looking for to hear. I didnt know what I didnt know. You have taught me what I knew was missing but didnt know what it was. Thank you.
I love how "deep" errr philosophical you got in this video. Super helpful, inspiring and great reminders. Keep doing you Ryder.
I really needed this as I'm wrapping up the end of the year in my bullet journal. Thanks Ryder!
Nice. It is not about starting over, it is about leveling up.
2018 was my first year at bullet journaling. Thank you for the information on migrating journals; when to do it, what to consider, how to move forward and what to bring with you - what works, what doesn’t and why? I look forward to a new year of life experiences and learning. Thank you for sharing you journey and your knowledge.
Just a note, that's already probably been said in one of the other 131 comments, many of us don't worry what day it is when we migrate out the journal. There are lots of reasons to migrate - - you're out of pages, it's a new school year, new baby, new job, you like a cover better...
Thinking about calling my review the "Re-collection"
I don't have a bullet journal...yet. Just started reading the book, and checking out as many videos as I can, while pacing myself. I'm super excited to get started. I believe this is the missing link to help heal my scattered brain with endless to-do lists, thoughts, worries, etc. It seems there are so many rabbit holes to go down and so many things to learn.
i'm in the last month of my current journal and this was a good reminder to only carry over what is benefiting me, and to not get caught up in all the "cute, fancy spreads" that don't add value. great insight when you talk about planning in itself being a potential distractor. ty.
You give great and sound psychological advice - very common sense. Thank you. Amazing how you can tie Bullet Journaling to this.
Not just excellent bujo advice but top life advice too.
You really should do prodcasts or talk stuff so i can listen to you talk about these VERY important things that my life is spinning around, lestening to you for a longer period of time may solve so many peoples life so maybe try that we need more of you
If you haven’t done so, can you make a video of just paging through one of your journals so I can get an idea of one is actually spaced out?
☺ i enjoyed the super masculinity of this video. It was like watching batman talk about bullet journalling. Growly voice, everything black, fancy survival knife to open the packaging. Get shit done, level up your game, keep Gotham safe. It was a nice change from my own flouncey more art than tasks, grown up colouring book style. Lol
Needs a spotlight, though.
I use your spine trick for all my books including paperback ones and it makes everything so easier on the book and on me! Thank you!
Would be great if this channel got more exposure. People could link to this channel and the official blog&site because some people just haven't seen them even tho they use this system.
I just love the way you see life.
Simple and helpful. Thanks! Also never knew there was a way to prep a notebook spine like that!
Thanks for this. Very timely and useful. I am a new user and find that I probably write too much in Notes and may have too many Collections. And I appreciate the enjoinder to be a learner. Levelling up as distinct from starting over has the potential to be a life-changer. I am hesitant to Migrate and will, for now, be satisfied with knowing that I can reference my Index in previous volumes. Thank you.
Thanks for another great video. I started bujo in August and have more than half still empty. I agree with you about starting a new one come new year. It's an easy way to keep it organized. Thanks
I do need to review my year. I think there were a lot of time wasters in my life. I also need to pinpoint what did work and focus on it. I also need to quit overthinking stuff! Thank you for sharing and have fun😁!
I am going to need this by next month as my current BuJo has room for November and no more. I also realized that I am NOT using it to it's full potential as I have from Aug 2017- now in there. I think I need to make some modifications on how I set things up... I'll be re-watching this video a couple times to really grasp some of those details. I know you just do it automatically now- but I'm still figuring it out. I'm ADHD so the BuJo is PERFECT for me- I mentioned in another comment that this is the longest I've ever used a particular planning system- over 1 year now. I have never been able to make it past July in any other system- and I have tried them all. Too much space. Too little space. and the BuJo is JUST RIGHT!
Wow this video has so many wise and soothing thoughts, it should totally be a TED Talk ❤
This was incredibly helpful and thought provoking, thank you!
Also, wow, you have incredible hands.
This is a great video for closing up the year, thank you! ⭐️✨
Thank you
I like the continuity of keeping the same BJ even if I'm in two different years. I put a piece of design paper to separate and set-up my new year after that. If the index is full, I would start with that (it's not but I'm thinking just in case). I like the 4 questions to ask when we finish a year; doesn't matter if the year is full or not; we still had a chance to check if things are working out. TFS, Nicole
My current journal started mid February mid week, the processes is exactly the same. Don't let a calendar get in the way of your progress.
I just took your survey and when asked how I interact with you on social media I forgot to mention that I watch and love your videos. They're GREAT! Keep 'em coming.
Thank you for you efforts, I'm new to this adventure,😍 for me 2018 will be a true start in mutter of bullet journal. I've always been very bad in keeping note books agendas and so 😫
Is it better to have a ring binder bullet journal so that we can add more pages or take out the ones you don't require and store it ?
it would be "better" or "worse" to to speak, there are pros and cons of those formats. The benefit of having everything in a bound notebook would be that it forces you to make decisions about what you keep or let go as you finish each notebook. Copying things over requires you to refine it to better suit you in the current. Adding pages can definitely be a plus depending on how you log... it certainly isn't a clear cut answer!
Hi Ryder 😀
So I’m new this whole bullet journal. I was wandering if you can recommend any journals that I should try out first. I’m really excited 😆 to start my new journey on bullet journal. Please let me know.
Not Ryder, but any notebook works. Start with one type and try out something else for the next one
Reflection collection is an amazing name :D
I'm excited , I've asked "Santa' to get me a journal for Christmas.... if I've been a naughty boy, then I still have a week to get one for myself. I honestly can't remember how I stumbled across the subject of bullet journaling, but glad I have. I've been looking at this for about 2 weeks now. I guess I sort of already do it in a way.... I take a piece of cardstock an put a list of task I need to complete on any given day and it sits on my desk here at work. As a man, it's nice to see a guys take on BuJu. Don't get me wrong, I love the creative side of the ladies, and I've taken lots of good notes, but it's good to see a guys perspective. Thank-you Ryderr.
I start a new journal, when my current one is full. And I put a future log for the next year at the end of every journal, so I can fluently plan in the end of a year/journal. Makes sense? :D
I love to come back to old notebooks (I've been journaling since I was 10) to reflect and understand where I've been, so I can focus on now while planning for later..
Thankyou Ryder, I just find it hard to start anew, since I left so many of my pages blank!
try getting a book with fewer pages , 250 pgs was more than I needed
QUESTIONS:
Could you make a video about how you track your habits simply? Also how do you attack & get done with a collection (supposing that you collection is about "books to read" or something similar)... is it about migrating items from a collection list to the daily or monthly task? I just discovered this method. Thanks for answering
If a journal is half filled (or less) I want to put another year into the same one. How do you handle Future Log for a second year when it can't go in the front, easily findable like the first?
One suggestion could be to put it at the back of the book. Sometimes I flip the book upside down to fill in pages. But I continue the main timeline just as before on the upright portion of the book. The back of the book is good for reference stuff though, like phone numbers of friends, expanded index if needed, or more future logs.
I thought I was the only one who had a full blown ritual/routine when moving to a new notebook! Mine is a little more of a lengthy process than yours but I am definitely working on streamlining it.
Nice 700$ Montblanc pen. ;)
Hwuuee...I know I'm so late, but still, thankful that I've came across this channel...You saved me from those artsy-but not-functional BuJo videos that I followed along for 5 months since I started BuJo-ing...Those are not so right introduction of the Bullet Journal...like so wrong with the one you invented...I hate that those were the one that I watched before starting a BuJo, I should have watched in this channel...It is sooooo much helpful....thank you very much💕....
Sorry if I have wrong grammars, I am a 13 y/o from the Philippines...
I love the bullet journal method because it leaves no space in the notebook. So I change books when necessary. It's also more cost efficient.
Thank you for the videos, they are really helpful and the BuJo really structured my busy life and made me more productive :). I do have a question about the extra keys you seem to use in you BuJo, see 8:20 in this video. There you use the squared bracket system and also some letters in front of some comments. What exactly are they used for as I wonder if they could be useful for me too?
Thank you for sharing, Ryder! This was very helpful!
This was very helpful - thank you
Yay, love seeing the new videos from the OG bojo
Phertility *Bujo
I like to call em bjs but the community told me that acronym was taken
Phertility i snorted
4:12 Remember, the only thing that you can control in life is the way that you respond to your experience. So, no matter how sad, embarrassing or frustrating experience may have been, it can either own you or you can own it. You can't undo an experience but you can learn from it. The lessons you learn will help you make more informed decisions moving forward, so you can avoid making the same mistakes again in the future and wasting your time.
Thanks for the video. Just got my Nordic Blue journal and the construction is terrible. Dozens of pages are glued up into the spreads. Unfortunately, I didn't realize how many pages were affected until after I'd written in the book. Not good, man.
Caught you! Lol: When you were writing "Yearly Summary" you added a loop at the bottom of the capital Y. Then you show us a page with Yearly Summary written in block sans serif lettering -- lol. One for the "outtakes" video?
More seriously - thanks for all the good info and the forward thinking that goes into these.
Thanks for sharing this amazing content, I have just find my a new friend, my bullet journal.
Another question: How do you deal with ongoing tasks that you have started, but you are still working on. For instance, if you're in the process of researching a topic, but haven't finished reading all of the articles, information, etc., how do you keep track of the progress?
I’m at the end of my journal almost and I’d like to start a brand new one on the new month. What do I do with the last few pages in my old one? I’m definitely trying to utilize the new one better to make it work for me. I’ve only been using it like a list manager and not rapidly logging. I love this advice.
Your amazing Sir!
How come you don't have more content on your channel? I wish it was full of ideas and projects. LOL
love the idea, however i am a nomad and having several notebooks after a while is impossible to carry with me. Any tips on how to archive the handwritten notebook in a digital format? thank you for your work!
Love, love, love your videos!!
Thank you for this awesome video, you are an inspiration.
Great video thank you.
I started using bujo last month and I found myself already in the last pages of my first one (it’s the best journal). I write a lot ideas, journal and thoughts in it. Doing the math it seems like I will be using 7~8 bujos in a year.
Is that a lot? Or are there are other people who use as much? If this is the case, do I have to be migrating my index, future log and monthly log everytime I get a new one?
What are your thoughts?
The BuJo is just a tool. If you use it a ton and it works for you, great! There is no "proper" amount to use a BuJo, or how many you end up filling.
Here is a question I haven't seen in a video yet..... How do you handle meeting notes? (A lot of my meetings can be one on one or group settings.) Do you use a separate notepad and then condense the notes down to tasks, actions projects and comments? There are always a number tasks, actions or thoughts I need to review.
What pens work best for the bullet journal? My pens bleed through
Thank you so much for putting this up; I've only started journaling in the last six months, and I was just thinking about starting a new journal for this year...time to level up! One question I have: do you ever use the Bullet Journal in tandem with programs like Google Calendar? Do you have any tips for those who might use the Bullet Journal alongside digital organization apps?
Hi,I recently began noticing the Bullet Journal,and gradually applied it to my diary.This is really a simple and powerful system.However,Taiwan in which I lives at doesn't have any bookstore is available to Leuchtturm1917 A5 dotted.Even if Amazon has to sell;however,as a student it is very difficult for me to shop online by myself.Fortunately,MUJI has sell A5 dotted notebooks,and I did buy it.I planed to use it at the next year.But this one still has the differences with Leuchtturm1917,such as page number.Maybe I have to tag every page personally?
Yes. I would recommend setting up a few pages at the beginning for an Index or Table of Contents. Then start numbering your pages where you begin your first spread. You don't have to number every page immediately. I would suggest 10 - 20 at a time, making sure you add important items to the index as you go.
Yes, definitely keep track of pages and make note of every collection in the index. It makes it easier to look up something in a previous notebook!
The great thing about the Bullet Journal system is that you can use any notebook, and I’m sure Taiwan has some very nice, sturdy journals that will work just as well.
Personally, I use a lined notebook. It is just a personal preference. When numbering the pages, I only write the page number on the right hand pages (odd numbered pages). That way, I only have to do half the number of pages.
I think you have changed my life. Got my BJ set up like you taught. Bought the app for my iPhone. Thank you
@5:23 life lessons 🙌
Hi Ryder, it's possible to get the French subtitles..?
Thank you for your time!
I have memory issues and take copious notes. Should I carve out a section of my BuJo for this? Or maintain a separate notebook for notes?
You can weave the notes into your Bullet Journal - simply turn the page, label it with a title, and take your notes. Then you can index them. If you are taking meeting notes, for example, you'd add the meeting to your Daily Log "o Meeting with Sarah (pg. 39)" to "thread" to your meeting notes. Hope that makes sense!
What if a task has to be done,don't know a particular date when to be done. For example," i am in my home now due to lockdown. If i have some tasks to be done after starting college, how they should be written in BUJO?"
That Montblanc Rollerball tho
Jedi journalist! 😂👍
Genial! Thank you very much!
Been using BuJo since September 2016, this is the only system that works for me consistently. It's helped my 12 yo daughter keep up with school assignments too.
The threading and migration video were super helpful! I used paperclips and washi tape to mark pages in a collection. It's a cluttered look and made me crazy.
I'm excited to start my 2018 notebook with new ideas.
I wanted to ask what to do when things get super busy and you fall out of maintaining a bujo?
Polish pyramid well that's what i have now cuz i have exams so i made a spread for the holiday vacation i only put in what i have to study for my exam
Phee I have exams too. But I have to do a lot of practical work too. Which is why I am busy from two months and haven't touched my bujo
The value of a bullet journal is using it to put everything in one place and simplify your life, and if it's not doing that then you won't be motivated to use it. I tried to keep up with collections and trackers and all that cool fun stuff, but I eventually figured out it was just wasting time for me and making me less productive. After edits, I just put a whole semester of college in about 40 pages (I think actually less).
I also found the classic "bullet journal" style of daily planning takes up extra time and thought processes for me, so i set up every week before the week starts with all of my plans written in ahead of time, and just write the tasks below it (looks a lot like the bohoberry weekly, but without the extra journaling). Setting up ahead of time tends to mean I'll actually use it. I would try different formats of daily and weekly planning to see what's practical for you.
Just do your business and go back to the next page of your bujo when you need it, it doesn’t matter if therés an interruption don’t worry, it’s all yours 😉
Make it simple. Bare minimalism can be very efficient! I only take a few minutes every evening to mark/migrate tasks and set up the next day.
Also, don’t stress if you skip a few days/ months. Just jump back in when you can. This is what made me fall for the Bullet Journal in the first place. No guilt about missing days, as it’s customizable to your life.
So I now have 3 bullet journals and am having trouble “leaving” them behind - thinking there is info I need to reference (notes in daily’s from project meetings etc.) Any suggestions?
What pen are you using?
3:54 Quote of the day!
Ladies, let’s just remember that when we only talk about his “sexy voice” or his “lovely hands”, you’re *objectifying* him just as we are objectified daily. I truly hope those calling out his physical attributes don’t complain about cat-calls. You’re doing that to him here.
On another note, I love the bit about the pushed off goals potentially being the wrong goals for you. I could’ve used that bit of advice a couple years ago, but I figured it out the long way around and learned (very well) from it.
Great job, Ryder. Thank you.
As a dude, can confirm. When my wife does this sort of thing to me, it's cute. Otherwise, plz stahp.
Exactly ... let's not have double standards. And I am staunchly conservative as an individual. So regardless of what side of the aisle someone may be on ... this is NOT okay to do. It's just disrespectful and reduces his accomplishments by focusing on things that are irrelevant to the video and him in his life.
i don’t see the problem here. if someone thinks his hands are beautiful isn’t it a great thing to share with him? it’s a compliment after all..
So I love starting a new Bullet Journal at the start of a new year, but I'm only 80 pages into my leuchtturm and I'm not sure if I want to waste all that paper...
Sky - Don’t waste it. Just set up for the new year on the next page.
Keep going in your current book if that’s what you want to do. You’ll notice that a lot of people use a whole notebook in the span of a few months. I’ve been in my Leuchtturm1917 for a year on Jan 1.
Do you use also digital tools to stay organized? Do you write EVERYTHING in your bullet journal? Do you also sketch or draft ideas and plans? :)
Do you copy over actual content, "thread" the collections, or both?
I've used Bullet Journal for the past year and it works. But for me its not necessary to start a new Bujo ever year. I just a new future log for the year and carry on. Still, I can see the psychological advantage of starting afresh. Just not needed for me.
Thanks you for this video
Sometimes it's just like your goals isn't good at sticking to you, and that is what we using glue for 😂
What do you do, when your old BuJo is full, but your travelling ?
It's been a few months, but just seeing by a local stationary store and find yourself something new! I do that on every trip for my trip journals. I have some beautiful journals from all over Europe because of this. :)
Recommendations for a collection which contain of notes for a subject one is studying? Seems like a lot of work to migrate each time you get a new book...
look into traveler's journals! It's like bullet journaling but instead of one big notebook you have a bunch of smaller booklets held in a single case with straps. So you could chunk out class notes, daily planning, etc into separate little notebooks then just switch out the ones you need to when you need to.
The Official Bujo app has a feature that makes a master index of all your collections and which book they are in.
If you needed that collection in your daily life, copy it and tape it into your current book. That way you’ll have it without having to re-write it :)
I'm sorry, did he use telekineses to call the bullet journal to him
I wanted to know how you consider the whole trend of "journaling" on RUclips (doodles etc.)
I find a lot of it as an excuse to have the most washi tape collection with hundreds of pens and busy-ness on spreads--even the 'minimalist' 'bujo' communities. You know, that feeling of 'psuedo productivity' that comes with planning but not doing? I'm sure Rob would be like, "Well if it works for them it's no matter how fancy it is."
Ryder has said before on the website that he’s fine with however people adapt bullet journaling for themselves. Personally I need color pens because I’m dyslexic and contrast helps me read better.
Coflections
This got deep, real fast. lol
0:13 bujo Jedi lol
Great video... but dude, your voice. *swoon* :)
Ryder huh😂
Dude... That's a lot of freakin journals. One whole book for only 3 months? How many tasks do you juggle every day, damn! Save our trees! Lel
Crazy
well spoken, but you’ve gotta stop the droll philosophizing
With all the money (profits) your making from your customized bullet journal productions and relationship with LT11917 / audience speaking engagements etc...
....I expected a better produced Video on your designed system...hmmmm. ??
I think you have changed my life. Got my BJ set up like you taught. Bought the app for my iPhone. Thank you