My Minimalist Bullet Journal Set Up

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @Toffnm
    @Toffnm 7 лет назад +839

    No stress doing a minimalist journal when you have a handwriting like that, it'll look beautiful no matter what.

    • @ReignBeauofTerror
      @ReignBeauofTerror 7 лет назад +11

      Toffnm I'm not sure if you do any stamping, but you can get calligraphy letter stamps that you can use.

    • @jimblackwell5354
      @jimblackwell5354 7 лет назад +2

      Toffnm and

    • @smaflenna
      @smaflenna 7 лет назад +39

      Toffnm I don't think this is very minimal at all. Have you seen Ryder's video explaining bullet journaling as it was originally done? There really shouldn't be stress in it. It's a productivity tool. It's supposed to reduce stress.

    • @antfirmin
      @antfirmin 2 года назад

      You mean your handwriting isn’t like that? Thought everyone could write like that!

  • @Laperdash
    @Laperdash 7 лет назад +55

    I love minimalist bullet journals. I watched video's of regular ones and I get claustrofobic just by looking at those video's, some people keep track of every single thing, it's only time- and energy consuming to keep track of those useless things. The one in this video is muuuuuuch better. It's not overwhelming by the shitload of text you have in the regular ones. I love this one! Simple, fast, you have a clear overview. Thank you for giving me ideas!

  • @constancedemartino4938
    @constancedemartino4938 7 лет назад +27

    LOVE how you're showing the ways that didn't work for you. Makes the process so much less intimidating! Super inspired: thanks!

  • @morgandea
    @morgandea 7 лет назад +216

    I really liked seeing all the stuff that you found didn't work for you - good reminder that not every style works for everyone. I know I had to scale mine waaaaay back when I started bullet journalling - the fancy spreads were too much structure for me.

  • @chocolatensunshine
    @chocolatensunshine 6 лет назад +38

    I love how honest you are about not needing to make everything perfect!

  • @jasonperez8792
    @jasonperez8792 7 лет назад +1

    I love how you show your mistakes and were honest about all the sections that didn't work for you. I want to start this but it seems so overwhelming!! Thanks for being real about your process !

  • @thelordismyshepherd1366
    @thelordismyshepherd1366 3 года назад

    I love how you experiment to find what works for you. That’s what it’s all about. That’s the reason I haven’t been able to stick to regular planners, because they didn’t work for my needs. Thanks for sharing.

  • @anamatti9675
    @anamatti9675 5 лет назад +11

    I've been wanting to start a bullet journal for a while but all the videos and pinterest boards I see are mostly filled with the really decorated pages and I got intimidated and overwhelmed by them. However, yours really settled my mind that it is really simple and to really try out what works so thank you so much for this!

  • @kajal1953
    @kajal1953 6 лет назад +1

    This is lovely. Best thing about this video was you actually showed what worked and what didnt and where couldnt keep up with the spreads. Also that you didnt stress over making mistakes. Thats how it can be a productive tool.
    Thank you 😊

  • @gracenorling
    @gracenorling 7 лет назад +256

    i do like watching all the nice colourful bullet journals but i find them so time consuming and the original bullet journal was a way of keeping all event/thoughts/etc together and being easy and simple and i feel that when i first started out i was more focused on how it look and it was just so stressful that i didn't enjoy it . But now mine is simple and easy to use and it doesn't take me a whole sunday night to write it all out . I've customised it to myself but stuff with Ryders version more than the intricate ones we see now . Im not saying i don't like the other version i just personally do not have the time to do it otherwise i probably would haha as they're so pretty

    • @Graestra
      @Graestra 6 лет назад +10

      Same, I've been thinking about starting one and all the fancy ones make it seem so intimidating and like a big time sink. Some of them aren't even really bullet journals anymore, which is fine, but it kinda defeats the purpose

    • @Angela-wc8bk
      @Angela-wc8bk 4 года назад +2

      I think they're ridiculous, personally

  • @mlynn9361
    @mlynn9361 7 лет назад +96

    with the gratitude log - i keep one but dont put in the dates ahead of time, no pressure to write in it everyday - only when you feel like it, or when you have that "wow, im so glad that..." moments ... and once that page is full start another

    • @ultravioletpisces3666
      @ultravioletpisces3666 5 лет назад +5

      I feel like that would be so much more meaningful when you review it and Terry to use it to raise your vibration. Because you have feeling behind it instead of obligation to think of something to be grateful for.

  • @NataliaKiranaMusic
    @NataliaKiranaMusic 5 лет назад +2

    The most realistic bullet journal I've ever seen so far. No overwhelming stickers, drawings, etc. 👌

  • @berkeley2006
    @berkeley2006 7 лет назад +1

    I found it extremely instructive for you to show what didn't work for you and all that was in the journal. It really helped me see what might work or not work for me. Thank you.

  • @tav123rox
    @tav123rox 2 года назад +1

    One of the best setups I've seen! I loved that you went through what worked and what didn't and gave a lot of alternatives

  • @abannau
    @abannau 6 лет назад +3

    Love that you're sharing your "imperfect" journal... makes me feel easier about starting

  • @Swanchicken
    @Swanchicken 7 лет назад +2

    This is the best bullet journal I’ve seen! So simple and zero distractions.

  • @selenemason9383
    @selenemason9383 4 года назад +1

    Love these. Get so overwhelmed by some of the more ornate and colourful spreads. Your handwriting and calligraphy is amazing. Tfs

  • @theandybakershow5962
    @theandybakershow5962 7 лет назад +1

    Seeing the things you tried that didn't work really helped. Keeping it simple seems to be the way to go.

  • @emacwakeup
    @emacwakeup 6 лет назад

    I love love love that you showed whatdidnt work. I keep getting stressed about future appointments and writing them in and having enough room for each month to write everything. And then having all the months mixed up with the information. But you’ve proved I need to be less ridged.

  • @gamze5037
    @gamze5037 7 лет назад +1

    Being best version of yourself has always been my goal ❤

  • @adelecaroline3614
    @adelecaroline3614 7 лет назад +6

    I'm researching bullet journals and this is my favourite video I've watched so far! This minimalist style is right up my street!

  • @edoilwell
    @edoilwell 5 лет назад +1

    I love your weekly spread. For a guy, a minimalist BUJO is the way to go. I use the same method.

  • @emilygraham3446
    @emilygraham3446 7 лет назад +1

    Love that you showed the pages that didn't really work for you too! Super helpful video! 😊

  • @monicaong4313
    @monicaong4313 6 лет назад +4

    I like how simple your bullet journal is! Ik there’s a lot of bullet journals on instagram and on YT that do extravagant spreads or detailed decoration, but i like how you keep your bullet journal simple b/c that’s more practical for every day use. Nice video!

  • @martafonseca5475
    @martafonseca5475 6 лет назад +15

    I think this was the most useful bullet journaling video I've ever seen! I want to get into doing a BuJo but never had the courage to do it since I have tried many diaries before and quit within weeks or a month so you might have just helped me get into this practice! I love how clean you are and that you aren't afraid to experiment (I am, a little too much for my liking). I do wish you'd elaborate some more on the level 10 things you showed us and maybe do some 10-minute challenge on creating the templates and stuff (helps people like me to convince themselves to try and do it myself).

  • @PriscillaRolvers
    @PriscillaRolvers 7 лет назад +1

    This is so gratifying to see that I am not the only one who tries to make something beautiful that just doesn't work for me. Great vlog!

  • @charlimarieTV
    @charlimarieTV 7 лет назад +412

    So jealous of your calligraphy abilities! Thanks for this video I'm getting started with bullet journaling and found it very useful :)

    • @kelanjo19
      @kelanjo19  7 лет назад +75

      +CharliMarieTV stay tuned I'm going to be doing a whole series on lettering as well as producing some free worksheets for people to practice along with! Really glad the video helped Xxx

    • @CyndraMystic
      @CyndraMystic 7 лет назад +2

      Really? I'll subscribe then. I've always envied other people's fancy writing

    • @letteringbylaura3031
      @letteringbylaura3031 7 лет назад +3

      KELANJO
      Will you please? I visit often to see if you have new content and haven't seen much and you're very inspiring. Hope to see you soon! Hellos from Massachusetts....Laura😃🌐📚✏

    • @ricdonato4328
      @ricdonato4328 5 лет назад

      CharliMarieTV: Oops incorrect word, jealous. Envy vs Jealousy: Envy is the emotion of coveting what someone else can do, is doing, what they own, their capability, and the like. Jealousy is the emotion related to fear of something you have will be taken away by someone else as in the saying “the green eyes of jealousy “. Using the correct word does make a difference.

  • @ksk881
    @ksk881 7 лет назад +78

    I'm thinking that this is my favorite minimalist bullet journal so far! I follow a few people but, gosh ! these pages are so beautiful.

  • @elainewarin5158
    @elainewarin5158 2 года назад

    I'm just starting bullet journalling and really enjoyed the simplicity, but useful way your layouts are. Thank you.

  • @daftpunk9050
    @daftpunk9050 7 лет назад +91

    Thanks. Neat. Some of the journals I have seen in other videos go completely against the original idea. Basicaly it's procristination under cover of organization. I like that you try to keep it simple and sometimes have a little pleasure of decorating it. The original idea for the bullet journal is to be simple, and easy to keep up with. Thank you for your video, I like your accent.

  • @chesswithbill
    @chesswithbill 4 года назад +1

    Totally dig. I like how candid your approach was/is.

  • @nassima5632
    @nassima5632 6 лет назад +2

    Wished I saw your video 2 weeks ago. It would have save me some good money. Lol because yeah Im shippin from very far away so I wanted to buy it all at once..and God..I did. And when I started doodling -training before my stuffs reach me- I realized that those pretty ones are time consuming.. as much as I loved it, I dont wanna spend a full hour during the week just laying out a spread. It is supposed to help being productive and not be overwhelming or chore-felt. Really nice BuJo..looks great and lovely. Life is simple.

  • @valadomi
    @valadomi 7 лет назад +1

    Love that you aim to put more Hygge in your life! It's the best thing about Danish culture, and it's definitely worth spreading

  • @cherieroe2878
    @cherieroe2878 5 лет назад +1

    I like how simple and easy you have the daily logs together with the day, month together and underneath the day of the week.

  • @kasperterhorst7615
    @kasperterhorst7615 7 лет назад +61

    Hey! Thanks for this video! You were the first person I heard (after watching a whole bunch of videos) who acknowledged the fact that you just did trial and error to figure out what worked for you and what not. Very useful! A lot of other vloggers present their journal as if they just found this holy grail of working right of the bat. So thanks! O, and I love your accent ;)

  • @bambooscaffolding
    @bambooscaffolding 7 лет назад +1

    thanks for walking me through your process, i am just getting started and I can see it will take a few trials to find what works for me. your video was just the right length and pace.

  • @floradora7496
    @floradora7496 7 лет назад +1

    Love this as I was just the same. I started one as colourful and really really complicated!! Whereas now it's quite plain but I do use it a lot more.x

  • @AlisonWonderlandX
    @AlisonWonderlandX 7 лет назад +37

    Your handwritten typography is beautiful! I really want to start a bullet journal now after seeing this!

  • @jennymcguire3527
    @jennymcguire3527 7 лет назад +13

    So great to hear a northern accent on RUclips! Looking forward to more videos, love from over the Pennines xx

  • @annmurry8589
    @annmurry8589 4 года назад +1

    I like how you split Sat/Sun ... think I will try the same this week.

  • @alicialatour
    @alicialatour 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you ! Love to see the progress over time ! Love the simplicity ! Starting mine as soon as I receive it in the mail.

  • @YuKaKariyu
    @YuKaKariyu 6 лет назад +2

    As someone who's trying for to get in bullet journaling for the second time, this video was really helpful for me. I like the extensive colorful layouts, but I'm still a little but nervous about spacing and everything - so your minimalist setup really appeals to me, it's beautiful yet easy to set up. And seeing all of your trial and error gave me a bit of a confidence boost in just getting into it and trying out the journal =)

  • @milliecentbolin3945
    @milliecentbolin3945 7 лет назад +1

    This was perfect! Really like that you don't go overboard. I got a lot of nice simple and not-time-consuming ideas from this video. Thanks! :)

  • @legslikewhoa
    @legslikewhoa 7 лет назад

    this is my favorite bujo video so far. the simplicity of yours didn't rattle my anxiety like the others. i'm trying to declutter my mind, not overwhelm it.

    • @kelanjo19
      @kelanjo19  7 лет назад

      +legslikewhoa so pleased you liked it 😊

  • @laurahoffman9979
    @laurahoffman9979 6 лет назад +1

    This was so helpful. I'm glad I'm not the only one who is constantly changing the organization method of my bujo. Great accent!

  • @ashleyziegler4776
    @ashleyziegler4776 7 лет назад +1

    I love the page of the currently reading and the bookshelf you drew, so cute!

  • @MsOldmelody
    @MsOldmelody 5 лет назад +1

    The best bullet journal I came across. Wish I had seen it a bit earlier.

  • @catherine7757
    @catherine7757 7 лет назад +1

    So glad to see you back Kelly ❤ you've been very missed

  • @leebee4525
    @leebee4525 7 лет назад +2

    I love this! I tried bullet journaling back in January--I loved the concept but I spent so much time trying to make it beautiful that it really became unproductive so it kind of fell apart. I'm bought a new notebook literally today with the intention of giving it another go, and your video is certainly motivating me and give me some perspective that it doesn't have to be elaborate! Thanks for posting!

  • @leesapollo
    @leesapollo 6 лет назад +4

    Your calligraphy skills are phenomenal. Seriously - you could sell that as a font!

  • @robinchun1
    @robinchun1 7 лет назад +1

    'Girl On A Train' is brilliant, the book that is, a great read

  • @WealthisoftheMind
    @WealthisoftheMind 5 лет назад +1

    This is so simple and beautiful! I am a fan of watching the fancy BoJu, but I may need to try something much more simple and reasonable like this. Beautiful!

    • @kelanjo19
      @kelanjo19  5 лет назад

      Thanks so much for your lovely comment 🙂

  • @sophiesmiley4706
    @sophiesmiley4706 7 лет назад +1

    Although you used mainly black pen, your planner is still AMAZING!!! Love your calligraphy sooooooo much!!!! One of my favorite planner video

  • @veronicadarrah201
    @veronicadarrah201 7 лет назад +1

    Starting my bujo today and I just found your video. Love it! I have been looking for true Minimalist ideas and yours are the best so far. I especially love that you share what didn't work. All the bujos I've seen so far are too fancy, perfect, and intimidating. Your style is clean, pretty and inspiring! Good job!

  • @mirandiherrenbruck796
    @mirandiherrenbruck796 7 лет назад +2

    my mom explained to me what a bullet journal was and then set me up with some videos. i really liked this video and found it helped me a lot. thanks so much!!!

  • @rottentomato8940
    @rottentomato8940 7 лет назад +5

    SO glad you're back wish you could un private all of our old vlogs they where hilarious! X

  • @repudiatedimmortal
    @repudiatedimmortal 7 лет назад +2

    This has been my favorite bullet journal video so far (and I've watched loads). It's so simple and definitely what I need.

  • @31SingerGeorgia
    @31SingerGeorgia 7 лет назад +1

    Welcome back Kelly! Lovely video very informative hopefully see more of you around RUclips! Have a lovely Sunday! 💜

  • @Draconicrose
    @Draconicrose 5 лет назад +1

    I'm thinking of starting my own bullet journal and it was nice to see all the things that didn't work for you. Makes me feel better about the experimentation that is probably coming ahead.

  • @DwynGLopez
    @DwynGLopez 5 лет назад +1

    I absolutely love your calligraphy, it's beautiful. And thank you for sharing a different (and a lot less overwhelming) way of bullet journaling x

  • @CraftyDad
    @CraftyDad 7 лет назад +13

    Beautiful journal. I totally agree: it's NOT about perfection. : ) We all have to find what works best for us. Your handwriting is A+! Thanks for sharing.

  • @drebecc
    @drebecc 7 лет назад +1

    I love your minimalist style, it's so simple and clean!

  • @PensandPaint
    @PensandPaint 5 лет назад +1

    Love the Book list and filling in the spine. Once you found your groove, your layout was great.

  • @gaingaran81
    @gaingaran81 5 лет назад +1

    Love the minimal set up. This looks easy. Wants me make to start a bullet journal.

  • @RASullivanCreative
    @RASullivanCreative 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for keeping this simple, too much design defeats the purpose to me of the BUJO

  • @scoutbooks7963
    @scoutbooks7963 7 лет назад +1

    Super simple approach but looove the style!

  • @rutheveleigh8883
    @rutheveleigh8883 7 лет назад +1

    really enjoyed your video, thank you for sharing. nice to see a clean and simple layout that works - and very nice to hear your lovely accent!

  • @raiMorrison
    @raiMorrison 7 лет назад +1

    That's exactly what I came to for my weekly spreads as well!

  • @copingcornerdesigncreation8595
    @copingcornerdesigncreation8595 7 лет назад +1

    Absolutely love your honesty, I've been trying to do an Erin Condren diary and found it's not working for me so Thankyou for showing your journey and what worked vs didn't work for you

  • @microman99
    @microman99 6 лет назад +1

    This is very fast and effective, I like the way you keep it simple!

  • @theahaberman8189
    @theahaberman8189 7 лет назад +1

    I love this! Honestly one of the best bullet journal videos I've watched... I liked how you showed us even the stuff that wasn't working, and explained why. Lots of food for thought. Plus, this sort of monochrome, simple, but still cute aesthetic is exactly what I want mine to look like! Although I'm thinking about a floral theme as well... maybe black and white line drawings of botanical things???

  • @RacheyCK
    @RacheyCK 7 лет назад +2

    So happy to see a video from you!!

  • @AnneHoA
    @AnneHoA 7 лет назад +1

    Love your handwriting! I like my planner, but I think about starting a bujo only for lists and stuff... I don't know yet, I tried bullet journalling and it didn't really wok out, but I still like how it looks when other people do it...

  • @chenning2339
    @chenning2339 6 лет назад +1

    Love the hygge idea! Got so many great inspires for my new 2018 journal!

  • @isabelpatchett9356
    @isabelpatchett9356 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for your fantastic and straight forward video. I have been sitting here for hours watching BJ videos which often turned out to be about everything except Bullet Journalling it was so good to come across yours. Your no frills attitude to Bullet Journaling was like a breath of fresh air and you have made it so much easier for me , I stopped worrying and now I can get my act together in the morning (it is almost 12.30 here so off to bed very soon) . Your advice is fantastic your honesty about what did not work for you was so helpful. I could go on and on but I can honestly advise anyone starting up for the first time to look at your video and not waste lots of time. I can honestly say I have been worrying about it for months and here it is New Years Eve and all Have done is my year at a glance which I now think may have been a waste of time, it seems to me I will be doubling up on some things but I guess I will learn that as I go and after listening to you I will hopefully save myself a lot of time and worry thank you so much and I will be following you. Happy New Year yours sincerely Isabel.

    • @SonshineLady7
      @SonshineLady7 6 лет назад +1

      @Isabel Patchett - You sound so much like me! I just stumbled across Bullet Journaling today and am almost hyperventilating at even the thought of trying one when, as this video stresses (no pun intended) - the whole point is to organize one's time/life/thoughts, etc.

  • @nurulatiqah6521
    @nurulatiqah6521 7 лет назад +1

    I just chanced upon ur channel. And oddly out of the many bullet journal videos I've watched, I love yours so much! Yours is the perfect definition of nothing is perfect! I love this!

  • @HollyLyne
    @HollyLyne 7 лет назад +1

    What a gorgeous bullet journal. I love your style. I love your Pinterest boards too. I live in Baildon btw! Small world.

  • @isabelpatchett9356
    @isabelpatchett9356 6 лет назад +1

    Ps I have just had a look at other followers comments and it seems like I am one of many who appreciate what you have done here. Keep it up girl there are a lot of us out here who need your advise.

  • @jennifersmiles
    @jennifersmiles 7 лет назад +2

    I love how you embrace the process rather than trying to make everything perfect. I love love love that. Thank you. I'm starting out my bullet journaling, and it's so nice to see your video. I love that you have a Hygge challenge! I hope you visit Edinburgh soon! It's cozy and hygge everywhere =) Cheers from California! Jennifer

  • @zoebonham6063
    @zoebonham6063 7 лет назад +1

    Your journal is my absolute favourite! Please carry on with these videos :)

  • @sarahhardaker8744
    @sarahhardaker8744 7 лет назад +1

    Really enjoyed this, bring on your next video!

  • @vandyckellen
    @vandyckellen 7 лет назад +1

    I just love your design! It's so clean and fresh!

  • @MegDaunting
    @MegDaunting 7 лет назад +1

    can't wait for your lettering tutorial! I love that pen, I have it too but I would love to use it like you do!

  • @janinetaylor3066
    @janinetaylor3066 6 лет назад +1

    Loved this!!!!! Simple & functional yet beautiful ❤️ Fantastic!!

  • @joanateodoro9960
    @joanateodoro9960 7 лет назад +4

    Thank you for sharing this with us :) It's great to know that making the perfect bullet journal doesn't have to be a clear journey and it does take a lot of trial and error! Really useful and it does make me think that I might be able to do my own after all :)

  • @brianh4405
    @brianh4405 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome set up and love your handwriting and calligraphy! Lovely inspiration!

  • @MarcellHobbs
    @MarcellHobbs 5 лет назад +1

    You are clearly talented, but I love the way you tried various styles and methods, only to come back to Ryder Carroll’s original method, simple and functional. Thanks for sharing!

  • @theodora7588
    @theodora7588 7 лет назад +2

    I absolutely fell in love with your design and a probs gonna use the ideas in my own bullet journal, thank you so so much xx

  • @jemiu9525
    @jemiu9525 7 лет назад +1

    your accent is so awesome. i could watch your videos all day!

  • @lifesaparadox9629
    @lifesaparadox9629 7 лет назад +1

    Your calligraphy/lettering is absolutely beautiful!! That's something I struggle with a lot in my journal. I write fairly small and can't make bolder pens or larger writing work well.
    Thank you so much for this video :D I've been looking for minimalist inspiration! xx

  • @ThatBeanyLife
    @ThatBeanyLife 7 лет назад +2

    You've given me a lot of ideas and inspiration for my bullet journal. Thank you!

  • @Anthology_of_Holly
    @Anthology_of_Holly 7 лет назад +6

    Really needed this video. I keep losing enthusiasm with my BuJo and I think it's because I'm aiming too high and it's just too much effort. Going to try and keep it simple next week.

  • @tombaryla
    @tombaryla 6 лет назад +1

    I love it. Thank you very much for sharing all the information, particularly all the failures since I think there is the knowledge to draw from.

  • @PCA05KAT
    @PCA05KAT 7 лет назад +1

    Hi Kelly glad to have you back. Definitely interested in bullet journals but I don't know if I'm too much of a perfectionist whilst at the same time being extremely lazy haha

  • @Artist19
    @Artist19 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this explanation of your bullet journal. I'm starting out with my own this was big help!! 👍

  • @essjayarr12
    @essjayarr12 7 лет назад +1

    Loved this! Excited to see what else you'll be posting xx

  • @zeebrown1007
    @zeebrown1007 7 лет назад +1

    I see you had The Alchemist on your reading list! A good book!

  • @thedollyinahat4318
    @thedollyinahat4318 7 лет назад +1

    I got waaaaay too excited when I heard your familiar Yorkshire accent 😂 I'm from Hull but I live in Leeds now ^_^ Love your bujo xx

  • @leesapollo
    @leesapollo 6 лет назад +3

    I love all of this. Literally stealing everything 😍

  • @maschafestival
    @maschafestival 7 лет назад

    You make calligraphy look so easy ---- can you do a calligraphy video where you explain your technique, your favourite tools and such, etc?
    Your video made me want to give the good old bullet journal a go again. I abandoned the idea because it seemed too much effort for what it was worth, but you going through the pages one-by-one really helped me visualise in my mind the possibilities that could work for me! Thanks for making this video :)

    • @kelanjo19
      @kelanjo19  7 лет назад

      +Claire E my next video will be a calligraphy video with some worksheets for practicing too 🙂

    • @maschafestival
      @maschafestival 7 лет назад +1

      KELANJO exciting!