Hi! I've been minimalist bullet journaling for four years and I got some great ideas from this video. Your video just popped up in my feed and I wanted to see your minimalist journaling ideas and liked the color of your journal :P thank u! I'll check out your more recent set ups
@@Muington Ha ha! Nice to know that I'm not the only one staying young by still learning cool stuff! I'm doing this because I'm starting my own business after retiring from teaching for 40 years.... Exciting, and I'm loving it.....
I am attempting this at 72 too . I like to doodle so maybe that will keep me motivated to use the journal. Making it my own and setting it up the way I want may help me stay on track.
This is a really great guide. Most bullet journal videos don’t focus on the practical part of planning so are pretty useless at the end of the day. This video is one I will certainly be referring back to in the next couple of weeks as I finish setting up my journal. 👍
I have been fascinated with bullet journaling for years; watching hundreds of bujo set ups, how-tos, hacks, common mistakes, etc. but I have always been too scared to try one myself! 99% of the bujos you see on RUclips or Pinterest are so artsy and beautiful...I have neither the artistic ability nor the time to dedicate to a book that is supposed to simplify my life... and it actually seems counterproductive! I have watched this video 6 times and taken multiple screenshots. Finally, a bujo set-up that I can actually accomplish! Thank you for this! I'm going to start right away!! 🖤
Loved this video! I've been intending to start using a bullet journal, bought the book, but was very overwhelmed by all the "fancy" bullet journal videos. This one was just right! Minimal, less time consuming, but still pretty to look at! Thank you for sharing your organizational thoughts and experiences!
Thanks so much for sharing! Yes most bujo videos are very pretty but can also be overwhelming. I think bullet journals should make our life easier as a first function, and this way is very quick and easy to set up. You can always add more doodlings if you like. Have a wonderful day and happy bullet journaling! :)
@@SonshineLady7 yeah, I'm always amazed how so many ppl have changed his super simple and clean idea into something that's completely different and now dominate the definition of what a bujo is with that overly artsy style.
I personally like the new year setups, because the end of the year is when I have some freetime and can take my time to carefully plan the spreads and how I want them. Then, during the year, I can just fill them out, which is its purpose. I try to be a little bit more artistic, but I still prefer the minimalistic look overall. (this year, I'm saving a section to practice drawing and lettering, without filling the rest of the BuJo with it)
I love my bullet journal. When I first started using it I put so much pressure on myself to make it look beautiful and it put me off using it. I then started a more minimal and practical approach and I love it. Less stress, clean and simple
🦋 “Do what you can with what you have” - one if my favorite quotes ever as well! This video is really inspiring. Love how organized and simple you make this process. Love the idea of having an overview of the year, and having everything you need in one place. Thanks for the great video, Vera! 😊🦋💕
I always thought that these journals were kind of not for me, but I really like the way that you set up your pages and how minimal and nice they look. I may give it a try.
I've moved away from using weeklies myself, I like the idea of having space for notes in my daily spreads. I do like the first of your 2 new weeklies as its similar to how I used to set mine up. This will be my third bullet journal, and I keep parring it down, reducing the art. Reducing the colours. So this year Ive reduced it even further. But when the inclination hits, I'll leave space at my month diving pages for artwork, and see how that goes.
Used a similar setup to the second example, because it was on one sight. In normal working weeks I divided the days also with vertical lines to have different categories (work, house, exercise and others). This was because I have a quite small scripture and do not need that much space. The „notes“ section is also a place where I put tickets for cinema etc, because I really like to keep the journals for memory, although it is not that minimal ;) But I make this since school (then I used a normal calendar, added some stickers or postcards, did some little art projects) and really enjoy flipping through them. AND this also means that I do not have random tickets or gift cards lying around.
Your second weekly setup is what is known as week-note in planners - days of the week on the left for appointments and dates, note page on the right. I'm using a week-note planner for, uh, about the 10th year running now and for me, it's the best layout ever. Can definitely recommend. My planner also has like 60 additional note pages in the back and I do something like a cross between a planner and a bujo which is why I also snoop around a bit in bujo vids. :)
I started bullet journaling in 2019. So 2020 is my second try. I really like your setup. I'm going to use some of your ideas in my journal. I think it'll work better for me than what I was doing before.
Nice flip. For my projects (Lifetime Goals), I like to use a totally separate book - an STM (Scribbles That Matter A5 Iconic dotted) book. (I‘m artsy, so I colored in some of the icons with permanent markers.) Like yours, my layout for projects is also a 2-page spread. Right page, divided unequally in fourths (using skinny washi tape), is for the main project info. Left page is for notes. At the bottom center of right page, I stamp a cartouche - then I print my Reward in it. The reward is selected from my list of rewards that I hand printed on a plastic ‘dashboard’ with permanent marker. I use the Rewards sheet as a handy writing board - that keeps me motivated! I also like that you provided the video time stamps in the pinned comment - thanks for that!
I love how you set up the 2020 journal. Being so basic really appeals to me. I am retired now so am not so busy and mainly use the basic monthly setup you did this year. I am not the least artistic so I pretty it up with stickers and washi. I find added color makes me want to use it more! I do the index, future log and then all 12 monthly spreads right away in a row. I don’t add weekly or daily myself since I’m not that busy. I add my collections starting in the back working forward. Works great for me. If I want to journal I choose to use a separate book. And my mind really does prefer the vertical monthly spread like you did. It’s so simple! Thanks for the great ideas.
Yet to find a way of organising my thoughts and found bullet journalling. Thank you for not turning this video into a full on art and craft project. Your spreads and explanations were spot on. Thank you!!
I have used a bullet journal for 2 years now. The first year I used the one you are using now and then, for some unknown reason, I changed to a more traditional daytimer style. I am going to a hybrid of the two for this year. I don't want to spend so much time doodling and designing my BUJO as I did the first year-I loved doing it but it was a rabbit hole for me . The book I bought for this year has the basics of a year at a glance and the weekly spreads done for you but leaves blank pages for the customizing I still need. I love your minimal design so that's what I'll use.
I like the second weekly spread. If you want to schedule your tasks consider the Alistair method... It's set up like your content log except instead of the tasks, you put the days of the week. You put a circle back under the day scheduled, an X over the circle if completed or a dash showing that you migrated it to the next day. 💜🌞🌵😷
I really love your setup! When I started bullet journal mid-2018 I did all those crazy artsy stuff. It looked pretty nice at first and I was really motivated.. but after a few months I realized that I was using it less and less because I was loosing the motivation to draw all those doodles and stuff. So I went to a more minimalistic style, which was still pretty artsy (color schemes every months, a theme, but less doodles in the weekly spreads). It was okay for a while, but I finally saw a video of a very minimalistic set up and I realized how much I liked the clean look, so I started doing that and it changed everything! Now I really use my bullet journal and enjoy it way more!! My weekly set up is pretty simple as well. I do a column on each page, on the left side I put the weekly tasks, while on the right side there’s a very simple habit tracker and a menu plan for the week. In the middle I have simple lines to divide the days (plus one for the notes). What I do is I put my plans/events for each day with a little square before them, and under that I also put my daily tasks with a dot before them (just to visually differentiate them).
Thanks for sharing Elisa and your setup sounds really nice :) I understand what you mean about the artsy stuff, I'm sure I wouldn't be able to keep it up if I had to draw all these things every week..
I love the second weekly spread, it allows for the Alastair method - so you can actually incorporate the weekly to do in there and keep it very flexible 😍
I have been using a bujo for three years now, but found the last few months to be difficult to use. The last few weeks have been using more of a minimalist style. Your video has been very inspirational to keeping things simple and functional.
Thanks Margaret :) Yes bujo-ing can be flexible, if you have more time you can get creative with the spreads, and then when it's busier or you're less motivated, you can just make clean simple and functional spreads :)
Thank you for sharing your no frills style. It's so easy to get caught up in perfectionism. I like to keep it pretty, but practical. I really like your idea for a weekly bracket page. I don't think I've seen it before and I'd like to give it a try.
I have never used a bullet journal, but I think it may be something that I would like to use. I have a stationery business that I would like to focus on this coming year. It has been slow, but I would like to dedicate my time to it making stationery and other projects. Thanks for sharing your tips on journaling.
Thank you very much for this simple bullet journal set up video. I am a total newbie and have just received the lavender pro Scribbles That Matter bullet journal, which came with a fineliner attached - bonus! I have watched many bujo set ups and felt rather overwhelmed by the whole thing. I admired the beautiful art work some people do but really needed to see the basics of setting one up, so seeing what you include in yours and why and what worked and what didn't and your reasoning is so helpful. Best wishes for 2020 from a new subscriber. Incidentally if anyone in the UK is considering buying a STM bujo I must just say that I ordered it on Sunday 22nd December and it arrived Christmas Eve - very impressive service for this time of year! It is beautiful; in fact I am nervous about starting it as I don't want to spoil it. Need to get a grip!
I use a spread like the second one. Love it. I also divide the task page (with just a break) with work at the top and home/personal at the bottom. The left page with the days of the week works great for me when I want to keep certain appointments in mind as I plan my days; allowing me to be mindful and be realistic about how much has already been scheduled when during the week. I also when using this spread mark the tasks that will be accomplished/assigned to the day with that letter of the week so there is no need for me to recopy and move it somewhere else. Easy simple and works well for me.
I'm a newbie to bullet journaling so i'm still trying to figure things out, my setup have little bits from here and there. Took me two weeks to figure out how i'm gonna set up everything then just by the first week, i realized what things i need to change around to costumize the system to my life, it's just a bit confusing as to HOW i'm gonna make it work but that's fine i've got some ideas and i'll try them out and experience. RUclips videos also help me for inspiration so thank you. I personally liked the second weekly setup, the one with the brackets it truly looks classy
Hello Vera. I admire the simplicity of your bullet journal design. I tried a bullet journal for several months and found that my planning and the complexity of my business including client work requires flexibility to insert note pages while staying focussed on top 3 to five projects weekly and top tasks daily. I conduct weekly reviews at which time I do a brain dump. I also perform quarterly reviews that are more effective for tracking progress on annual projects and reference when the results are contained in my planner. Not simple, but necessary. I experiment with layouts and create my own printables for a quarterly disc planner. Always looking for new ideas to tweak my planning process. Thank you for your ideas.
Thanks for sharing Patricia! :) Yes there's always a period of trial and error, trying different formats and see which ones work best. Yours sound very effective too!
I'm new to bullet journaling. I tried a myriad of methods over the past year, but for some reason bullet journaling was kind of intimidating for me. This video has really helped me grasp the concept that "the set up doesn't have to be perfect" and "it's ok to try out a variety of things". I think that may have been what was really holding me back from trying. Thanks for showing how simple can be a great way to start and then branch out to make it my own. I look forward to future videos.
Great video and ideas--Thank you! Though I am an artist, my bullet journal is just an organizer, and my artistic time is spent on my projects instead of the journal, so I love the minimalist approach. I also love the flexibility to individualize it to best meet my own needs--An idea I found that really added to my journal was a monthly reflection...At the end of each month, I would reflect upon *Important goals not started *Important goals needing more time *Important things accomplished *Lessons learned (or remembered) about myself
This is the first time set up the bullet journal entry. I am so much grateful to you because of it is fully helpful for me if you have more idea please send to my email: rashedmaishan@gmail.com
I've used bulleted "to-do" lists forever. Whatever I did not complete on my weekend "to do" list was assigned to the upcoming week, day by upcoming day. I like how Vera organizes her journal. I think Vera has more to do and more to organize than I do but I LOVE how her tasks and calendars are arranged. Looking at how much Vera does to get these vids out makes me ponder supporting her on Patreon. Again, I'm quite selective, but I think this one is worth considering.
I have followed your advice and set up a journal. I had always been put off in the past by feeling it had to be a work of art ( which is funny because I am actually an artist) instead of a tool to help me. Thank you for giving me inspiration.
I am barely going to set up a bullet journal for next year, and so many of the bujo setups I've seen are too artsy and detailed for a beginner like me, so I really appreciate this simplified version. I think this will work the best for me, so many thanks!
Great Video. I started using a bullet journal Jan 2019. I also only used up about 1/2 of it so I sectioned it off & plan to use the rest for 2020. These are some great page ideas. Now I want to go prep mine for 2020🎉
I love your style! I love using the Alistair method so you still can have one master task list but then schedule the stuff that has to be scheduled. To make it even more organized I do personal stuff, work tasks, and appointments in different colors so it is easy to find everything. Using this method means that there is very little setup each week and it only takes one page.
Hello Vera! Thank you for this. I am reading Ryder's book and started my bujo a few weeks ago during this 9 week quarantine. With this weird time where everything has changed quickly my usual methods of projects tasks reminders and such were quickly out of date. My writing is sloppy and there is no art, but experimenting with this method has really helped me mentally feel a little bit more in control and able to express myself. Your layouts are lovely. subscribed!
I've always used a regular planner and last year I just couldn't have a planner and it was a nightmare, This year I decided to do a BUJO and I'm suuuper exited, I think it fits my needs perfectly
funny after playing with two bullet journals and filling them up with art work and ideas from everyone else I was laying in bed and it hit me ! everyone keeps saying make it for what interests you! I came up with a list such as orchids, roses which will help me remember how to car e for them when to ferilize and a renewal page for all the renewals in my life, drivers license, base id, carry permit ect. drs appointments m mail addresses for easy access blood pressure and birthdays. I think I am really going to enjoy this! now that I have what refers too me! thanks for all your vidios!
Love seeing a simplified spread! I’ve been bullet journalling for 3 years, and I simplified each new book from year to year, much like you did. Mine, however, is a lot more free-form, more like the original creator’s of the BJ - I don’t pre-plan layouts, I don’t draw boxes, and I removed weekly logs to just have daily logs - which is the most important part of my bullet journal: being able to brain dump my thoughts and plans each morning, as my daily ritual. At the start of each month, I create a new monthly log, using my yearly log to guide me with appointments. I also have a page for monthly things to do, then I start my daily logs, which I fill out each day, using my monthly log to guide me for appointments - and sometimes thoughts may only be a few lines, but sometimes thoughts and plans may run over multiple pages; I also use these daily logs to “journal” any anxieties and emotions I’m feeling, much like Ryder’s most recent video shows. Good luck with your journal!
Glad to have your channel pop up on my radar. My bujo quickly morphed from a quite well-researched, pretty, complete (for my needs) tidy planner to a book of random days (sometimes Id go weeks without using it) with tasks, appointments and notes scribbled down in it. I love the composition of your journal. The simplicity and functionality is inspiring. Im excited to use your tips and layout for my bujo this year. Thank you for sharing.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. as a person with a very volatile mood, overly fancy bullet journals piss me off so much. I was kinda mad nobody was doing a plain minimalist planner, but there you are!! Thanks and keep up the updates!
I love this setup! I'm artsy, but also a wife, mom, business owner, and I work a part-time job. I don't have time to always make my bujo pretty. I love some of your layout ideas and will definitely take some of them with me. Also, I love continuing to use the same journal for the next year. I also felt the same way but didnt think of setting up a whole new section for the new year. Will definitely do this! Thank you for sharing!!!
I bulletjournal (and love it!) It's great to see someone not changing out their book just because of the new year. Personally I only set up max a double spread for stuff like wishlist or project ideas, and instead make another if or when I run out (page threading technique). I also only set up each months pages at the end of the previous month, and the weekly pages at the end of the previous week. I like the flexibility of being able to change formats as I go along :)
I love the idea of planning. I have bought several Passion Planners and more recently 2 quarterly Amplify planners. While I especially love the Amplify Planner, I find I am not a daily planner/journal-er. I have wasted most of these planner which makes me feel bad. I have toyed with the idea of a bullet journal for several years but didn’t really know how to start and felt a lot of decorating pressure even tho I am not very artistic. I watched The Happy Ever Crafters interview with Men Who Bullet earlier this week and am feeling a bit more confident. I’m a bit of a perfectionist so learning to deal with “errors” and imperfections will be a challenge. Currently researching the best notebook that has paper that won’t harm my brush pens. Nice video, thankbyou
I really admire you using your old notebook, even though it's the start of a new year. Truly inspirational. Might have to start doing this myself. I am beginning to hate unnecessary waste.
I’ve just started my first bullet journal this week. I found it really hard to stick to some kind of planner. But bujo seems doable for now. I really like your bracket week spread. It looks neat and organized. I think I’ll try it, too. I haven’t done a week spread, just classic dailies. And as a result I haven’t done any of my month tasks yet! Because my week was not planned. This is a disaster. Thank you for the idea!
You're very welcome Anastasia, glad this video was helpful for you! It takes a while to get the hang of it but I'm sure you'll get more and more organized as you go on :)
I’ve been wanting to start a bullet journal for a long time, but never quite found the motivation to actually do it. But for Christmas I got a dot grid notebook! So I’ve been watching a lot of bullet journal videos, and this is the first one I’ve found that has felt like something I can really do. Thank you so much for this!
THANK YOU! I am a NEWBIE to the Bullet Journal. I've been researching it for my daughter entering freshman year of high school. I think this approach will be excellent for her. I am also looking at the minimalist approach for myself. I am currently waiting for my FIRST bullet journal to arrive and will definitely be referring to this video as I am going to begin with the minimalist style to begin with. I do have Scrapbooking and other crafty hobbies, but I want to keep it SIMPLE and highly FUNCTIONAL. :)
I'm working on starting I just ordered supplies so that I can. I got interested due to purchasing a fountain pen, looking into calligraphy then saw bullet journals and well yeah now I'm here haha
I use bullet journal for a long time, and LOVED the idea of stop writing the calendar at the yearly log, I never look at it anyway. Your last option for the weekly log is great! I am about to try it for this current week. Thanks for all your amazing tips.
Love your set up 💖 As for the weekly spreads, consider allowing yourself to us which one works best on busy weeks when you are busy and the other on the not so busy weeks. No real reason to only have one layout. I have been bullet journaling for most of 2019 using various different spreads. My only pages laid out ahead are future log and index. This allows me to set up my monthly and weekly spreads according to my current needs. Granted, my life is vary dynamic and I can’t imagine a single spread that would ever fulfill what I need from one month to the next. But that is the beauty of bullet journaling being able to adjust to your needs
Just got a bullet journal for Christmas, honestly very intimidated by all the creativity and art from other people. Thank you for sharing your journal.
I HIGHLY recommend you go to the official bullet journal RUclips channel and watch their tutorials. Ryder Carroll, the guy that came up with the idea, has ADHD, and the bullet journal is very straightforward and not frilly. All the artsy junk is counterproductive, IMHO, as it scares away/discourages people who could benefit from it immensely.
I’ve tried it halfheartedly before, I’m going all in now with a digital bullet journal now using Goodnotes. I just set it up and you helped with some things I couldn’t figure out. December is my practice month as I go all in for 2020.
I'm just getting started in this whole thing. I'm watching a bunch of different start up type videos. I like yours because it is minimalistic. I have a lot of kids grandkids a business to run and a lot of toudouze to do
Great tips as always! I woke up this morning looking forward for your video, I already bought my journal for 2020 two months ago its not bujo but it works for me since I just need some notes and reminders, but after I watched your video I've got inspired and going to add some stuff like one day projects and a wish list. I have 30 blank pages at the end of the journal that I'm going to use. Thank you Vera sending love..
really loved your ideas" most of the bullet journals I have read are almost too structured. this layout really gives you more freedom. I have my journal ordered and can't wait to start! thank you.
I’m just getting started with bujo-ing. I love your setup. I think I like the daily boxes setup better than the brackets. Lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing
Thanks Vera, another great video. Thanks for showing keeping it simple is productive. I started doing Bujo in 2019 and found I used only half the journal and will be using the same book for 2020 too. I find keeping my ideas in one place is the most helpful. Helps me not be overwhelmed with sticky notes or random pieces of scrap paper.
I am new to bullet journaling and found your video very helpful, I particularly like the cleanness of your setup. The second 2020 week task layout is my personal preference. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
RUclips recommended your video and I’m so happy they did! I have thought about keeping a bullet journal but haven’t as yet. I also believe the minimalist approach to everything is the way of the future for me, though I’ve spent my life fighting that approach! Your simple bullet journal seems so peaceful. I’m retired and strive for peace. Writing down everything as you think of it gets more important as you get older. I really like your project pages and the goal of giving each project a timeframe. Thank you for what you are sharing!
I actually have a similar set up but instead of the daily boxes I did half a page that with a box that had all the events/deadlines in it. Then I did the daily as a a list but without the boxes because some days I need more space and some days I need less space. To distinguish between days I just drew a line underneath. It’s really simple but it works really well
Great info. I am brand new to bujo and am looking for ideas. I will be using it mostly for my quilting but saw a lot of ideas in your pages. I also love the simple decorations you’ve used. I am currently working with a journal I had laying around the house. I will buy a better one once I get more comfortable. Thanks for all your ideas!
I have been looking for 3 hours for bujo ideas. I am new to this and I want to use it to help me grow my own channel. I use trello now but I dont think it works good enough. Im gonna buy a journal tomorrow and watch this video again to copy a bit of your ideas! Thank you for this video
Vera I have never done one since they seem so detailed. This seems so simple and I am going to start one for 2020. I guess I just need simple. You are so wise. I love the quote and I am going to do one. Have a wonderful week! 😘
I prefer the 2nd weekly look. I used one like that and really liked it. Now I have an even more minimalist bujo with only monthly planners in it and I use a digital app to organize my daily tasks and have some papers with me for note taking.
I've started new bullet journal this month because I finished previous one ( april - october ). :) I prefer my journal without decorations and colors. I've just glued nice movie flyier on first page.
I haven’t used a bullet journal before, I just usually make lists of things to do. That isn’t serving me well though. I have tried a variety of journals/organisers but find myself adapting to fit the journal prompts rather than the journal fitting me. I happened across this vlog and it makes so much sense to me. I’ve ordered the same journal you use and look forward to giving this a try. Funnily enough... you saying you change the set up actually gave me permission to do so? Crikey, I’ve been so busy doing, I didn’t take time to really think about creating my own set up. I felt as though it was me that was failing at journal long, not the journals failing to give me what I truly need. Thank you! 🙏
i’m new to this channel & i subscribed even before the video ended!! love her gentle demeanor and the compassion/kindness she embraces for herself & her goals. a true role model! can’t wait to binge on her previous & undoubtably lovely work!
Really enjoyed this video! I have been bullet journaling for just over a year now. I do decorate more and have more detailed spreads as I find this relaxing for me. However, I do work full time outside the home in retail and this time of year is extremely busy and my energy level is really down once I get home. I look forward to trying some of your beautiful, simplistic set ups for these times that I know I just may be too tired to spend much time in my set ups. Thank you for sharing that simple can be just as satisfyingly beautiful! ☺️
Thanks so much Jennifer, so glad you enjoyed it! Yes one of the great things of bullet journaling is the flexibility in setting up the spreads. If you have more time and you're in the mood to be artistic, you can go all out. And when you're tired or strapped for time, you can go for a quick and easy simple setup :) Have a wonderful day!
This is awesome! I am so doing this for 2020. I to like to use a whole journal. So it'll be nicw to see the differences & what does & doesnt work. Thank you for this vedio.
This is so refreshing to watch. I joined bullet journal groups but most of the members post art journal stuff and a pre made setup like a average agenda. I do like to decorate but trying to keep that all up takes to mutch time. so I never liked to flip it open. It's to mutch work. I'm a perfectionist when it comes to my own creations and decorating isn't helping me organize. I'd love to see more journals like Rider Carol's setup like yours. Thank you for sharing
I just wonder why you pre setup your days , what do you do when you your daily tasks and appointments don't fit ? Or when you are unable to journal for a few days ? Wouldnt that create unnecessary empty pages ?
I want to start a bullet journal, preferably a minimalist set up. I found you by searching for bullet journal. Thanks for the simple ideas! I like the simplicity of it.
Yes! Just in time! This feels like the best time to start preparing for the new year. I think I will start mine today 😀 the washi tape is so helpful! Thank you 🐣for hatching good beginnings!
I'm not sure where my head was at, but I just found out about bojo, the ideas and optiomns seem endless. I'm going to have to watch these a number of times to sift them. Thanks for your thoughts.
Needless to say, your channel is blowin up! Just found you a day ago, and have been watchin all your past videos. Enjoy the fact you don't take yourself so seriously and you just have good entertaining videos. Congratulations on your success. You deserve it!
Just found your video after a search. I am working from home due to the pandemic and i want to get away from the screens when im not on the clock. I am new to bullet journals and love the minimalist approach you have. I use a lot of project management principals in my job so i loved your project pages. I also like that one paired up with the second weekly spread as you can divide milestones or deadlines throughout the week on one side and use the tasks page to keep on track, brain dump, make lists, etc. Thanks for the inspo!
I bought a ton of stuff several months ago when I first hears of this, but I got discouraged very quickly because I don't think I'm capable of 'doodling' Your method is great. I am 76 and I have saved and subscribed to your channel. I am ready now. Thank you so much!
So refreshing! Bullet journaling for those of us without an MFA in painting. LOL Mine is incredibly utilitarian, but it works for me. Good to see someone else putting function over form! I love *looking* at the pretty BuJos online, but I could never maintain one. Yours is great!
Wow, great video! I'm looking to use the Bujo to help organize all the vision, ideas, and projects I want to stay consistent with. These take a lot of time and effort themselves. This minimalist set up is perfect to get me started using the Bujo system without it being a distraction. I'm a newb to the system. Thank you so much for making an easy paced video with the ideas being so accessible. I'll be revisiting! Peace
Hi everyone! Find my latest minimalist setup for 2022 here > ruclips.net/video/7LHx18H0EzA/видео.html
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Hi! I've been minimalist bullet journaling for four years and I got some great ideas from this video. Your video just popped up in my feed and I wanted to see your minimalist journaling ideas and liked the color of your journal :P thank u! I'll check out your more recent set ups
Just found you, because I am setting up a bullet journal for the first time--72 years old! Your video was quite helpful!
That's awesome! :) Happy bullet journaling Lynda 🤗
@@Muington Ha ha! Nice to know that I'm not the only one staying young by still learning cool stuff! I'm doing this because I'm starting my own business after retiring from teaching for 40 years.... Exciting, and I'm loving it.....
I am attempting this at 72 too . I like to doodle so maybe that will keep me motivated to use the journal. Making it my own and setting it up the way I want may help me stay on track.
@@lindalosier5989 I'm sure it will be a great help! You go, Girl!!
This video helped a lot... first timer at 62 years old!
This is a really great guide. Most bullet journal videos don’t focus on the practical part of planning so are pretty useless at the end of the day. This video is one I will certainly be referring back to in the next couple of weeks as I finish setting up my journal. 👍
Thank you Celia, that's good to hear :D Happy bullet journaling!
I have been fascinated with bullet journaling for years; watching hundreds of bujo set ups, how-tos, hacks, common mistakes, etc. but I have always been too scared to try one myself! 99% of the bujos you see on RUclips or Pinterest are so artsy and beautiful...I have neither the artistic ability nor the time to dedicate to a book that is supposed to simplify my life... and it actually seems counterproductive! I have watched this video 6 times and taken multiple screenshots. Finally, a bujo set-up that I can actually accomplish! Thank you for this! I'm going to start right away!! 🖤
Wow that's so amazing!! Thanks and enjoy your simple bullet journal 🤗📘✌
Loved this video! I've been intending to start using a bullet journal, bought the book, but was very overwhelmed by all the "fancy" bullet journal videos. This one was just right! Minimal, less time consuming, but still pretty to look at! Thank you for sharing your organizational thoughts and experiences!
Thanks so much for sharing! Yes most bujo videos are very pretty but can also be overwhelming. I think bullet journals should make our life easier as a first function, and this way is very quick and easy to set up. You can always add more doodlings if you like. Have a wonderful day and happy bullet journaling! :)
Awh yes, right. Lol
@@SonshineLady7 yeah, I'm always amazed how so many ppl have changed his super simple and clean idea into something that's completely different and now dominate the definition of what a bujo is with that overly artsy style.
oh gosh . now why didn’t i realize BJ’s could be this simple ? lol 😂. I might actually be able to do something like this .
Haha yes they can be simple, quick and easy! 😄
Do it!!! I actually use my journal more when it isn’t so complex.
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I personally like the new year setups, because the end of the year is when I have some freetime and can take my time to carefully plan the spreads and how I want them. Then, during the year, I can just fill them out, which is its purpose. I try to be a little bit more artistic, but I still prefer the minimalistic look overall.
(this year, I'm saving a section to practice drawing and lettering, without filling the rest of the BuJo with it)
Renae Ans if shorter bujo to bjs that might be interpreted something else 😂🙈
I love my bullet journal. When I first started using it I put so much pressure on myself to make it look beautiful and it put me off using it. I then started a more minimal and practical approach and I love it. Less stress, clean and simple
🦋 “Do what you can with what you have” - one if my favorite quotes ever as well! This video is really inspiring. Love how organized and simple you make this process. Love the idea of having an overview of the year, and having everything you need in one place. Thanks for the great video, Vera! 😊🦋💕
You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it! Yes bullet journaling has been great for me to feel more organized.
July thru November spells Jason. I never noticed that before. I feel like there is a secret message in that 😂
I saw that too, I was like Jason D? Jason Derulo?
When I first noticed that (years ago) Jason D was Jason Donovan. 😁
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Oh my god! You are just the fresh air RUclips needs. So honest. Truly minimalist, truly helpful video. Thank you. Thank you so much for the video.
Thank you so much for your kind comment :) Have a wonderful day!
I always thought that these journals were kind of not for me, but I really like the way that you set up your pages and how minimal and nice they look. I may give it a try.
I've moved away from using weeklies myself, I like the idea of having space for notes in my daily spreads. I do like the first of your 2 new weeklies as its similar to how I used to set mine up. This will be my third bullet journal, and I keep parring it down, reducing the art. Reducing the colours. So this year Ive reduced it even further. But when the inclination hits, I'll leave space at my month diving pages for artwork, and see how that goes.
That's great Andrea, happy bullet journaling!
Used a similar setup to the second example, because it was on one sight. In normal working weeks I divided the days also with vertical lines to have different categories (work, house, exercise and others). This was because I have a quite small scripture and do not need that much space. The „notes“ section is also a place where I put tickets for cinema etc, because I really like to keep the journals for memory, although it is not that minimal ;) But I make this since school (then I used a normal calendar, added some stickers or postcards, did some little art projects) and really enjoy flipping through them. AND this also means that I do not have random tickets or gift cards lying around.
That's a great idea, kind of like a bujo / scrap book hybrid :)
Your second weekly setup is what is known as week-note in planners - days of the week on the left for appointments and dates, note page on the right.
I'm using a week-note planner for, uh, about the 10th year running now and for me, it's the best layout ever. Can definitely recommend.
My planner also has like 60 additional note pages in the back and I do something like a cross between a planner and a bujo which is why I also snoop around a bit in bujo vids. :)
I started bullet journaling in 2019. So 2020 is my second try. I really like your setup. I'm going to use some of your ideas in my journal. I think it'll work better for me than what I was doing before.
Glad to hear it Angi! :) Have a great time with your bujo this year!
Nice flip.
For my projects (Lifetime Goals), I like to use a totally separate book - an STM (Scribbles That Matter A5 Iconic dotted) book. (I‘m artsy, so I colored in some of the icons with permanent markers.)
Like yours, my layout for projects is also a 2-page spread. Right page, divided unequally in fourths (using skinny washi tape), is for the main project info. Left page is for notes. At the bottom center of right page, I stamp a cartouche - then I print my Reward in it. The reward is selected from my list of rewards that I hand printed on a plastic ‘dashboard’ with permanent marker. I use the Rewards sheet as a handy writing board - that keeps me motivated!
I also like that you provided the video time stamps in the pinned comment - thanks for that!
I love how you set up the 2020 journal. Being so basic really appeals to me. I am retired now so am not so busy and mainly use the basic monthly setup you did this year. I am not the least artistic so I pretty it up with stickers and washi. I find added color makes me want to use it more! I do the index, future log and then all 12 monthly spreads right away in a row. I don’t add weekly or daily myself since I’m not that busy. I add my collections starting in the back working forward. Works great for me. If I want to journal I choose to use a separate book. And my mind really does prefer the vertical monthly spread like you did. It’s so simple! Thanks for the great ideas.
Thanks for sharing and your setup sounds really nice too! :)
Yet to find a way of organising my thoughts and found bullet journalling. Thank you for not turning this video into a full on art and craft project. Your spreads and explanations were spot on. Thank you!!
I have used a bullet journal for 2 years now. The first year I used the one you are using now and then, for some unknown reason, I changed to a more traditional daytimer style. I am going to a hybrid of the two for this year. I don't want to spend so much time doodling and designing my BUJO as I did the first year-I loved doing it but it was a rabbit hole for me . The book I bought for this year has the basics of a year at a glance and the weekly spreads done for you but leaves blank pages for the customizing I still need. I love your minimal design so that's what I'll use.
Oh that sounds so handy! Thanks for sharing Brenda and happy bullet journaling! :)
For how crazy 2020 has been it would be interesting to see someone’s journal for this year
Haha since I work from home, it didn't change much in that regard, but yeah.... 2020...
I like the second weekly spread. If you want to schedule your tasks consider the Alistair method... It's set up like your content log except instead of the tasks, you put the days of the week. You put a circle back under the day scheduled, an X over the circle if completed or a dash showing that you migrated it to the next day. 💜🌞🌵😷
I really love your setup! When I started bullet journal mid-2018 I did all those crazy artsy stuff. It looked pretty nice at first and I was really motivated.. but after a few months I realized that I was using it less and less because I was loosing the motivation to draw all those doodles and stuff. So I went to a more minimalistic style, which was still pretty artsy (color schemes every months, a theme, but less doodles in the weekly spreads). It was okay for a while, but I finally saw a video of a very minimalistic set up and I realized how much I liked the clean look, so I started doing that and it changed everything! Now I really use my bullet journal and enjoy it way more!!
My weekly set up is pretty simple as well. I do a column on each page, on the left side I put the weekly tasks, while on the right side there’s a very simple habit tracker and a menu plan for the week. In the middle I have simple lines to divide the days (plus one for the notes). What I do is I put my plans/events for each day with a little square before them, and under that I also put my daily tasks with a dot before them (just to visually differentiate them).
Thanks for sharing Elisa and your setup sounds really nice :) I understand what you mean about the artsy stuff, I'm sure I wouldn't be able to keep it up if I had to draw all these things every week..
I love the second weekly spread, it allows for the Alastair method - so you can actually incorporate the weekly to do in there and keep it very flexible 😍
Yes!! I actually think I'll prefer using that one... Thanks Francesca :)
I have been using a bujo for three years now, but found the last few months to be difficult to use. The last few weeks have been using more of a minimalist style. Your video has been very inspirational to keeping things simple and functional.
Thanks Margaret :) Yes bujo-ing can be flexible, if you have more time you can get creative with the spreads, and then when it's busier or you're less motivated, you can just make clean simple and functional spreads :)
I’ve literally looked at like 10 Bujo set up videos... this is exactly what i was looking for. Perfectly simple. Thank you.
Thanks so much! :D
Thank you for sharing your no frills style. It's so easy to get caught up in perfectionism. I like to keep it pretty, but practical. I really like your idea for a weekly bracket page. I don't think I've seen it before and I'd like to give it a try.
Thanks so much Sheri! I like that too, pretty but practical :) And if I make a mistake here and there, so be it :)
I have never used a bullet journal, but I think it may be something that I would like to use. I have a stationery business that I would like to focus on this coming year. It has been slow, but I would like to dedicate my time to it making stationery and other projects. Thanks for sharing your tips on journaling.
You're very welcome and that's awesome, good luck with your stationary business! :)
Thank you very much for this simple bullet journal set up video. I am a total newbie and have just received the lavender pro Scribbles That Matter bullet journal, which came with a fineliner attached - bonus! I have watched many bujo set ups and felt rather overwhelmed by the whole thing. I admired the beautiful art work some people do but really needed to see the basics of setting one up, so seeing what you include in yours and why and what worked and what didn't and your reasoning is so helpful. Best wishes for 2020 from a new subscriber.
Incidentally if anyone in the UK is considering buying a STM bujo I must just say that I ordered it on Sunday 22nd December and it arrived Christmas Eve - very impressive service for this time of year! It is beautiful; in fact I am nervous about starting it as I don't want to spoil it. Need to get a grip!
Thanks for sharing and happy bullet journaling in 2020! :) Keep it simple, you can do it!
I use a spread like the second one. Love it. I also divide the task page (with just a break) with work at the top and home/personal at the bottom. The left page with the days of the week works great for me when I want to keep certain appointments in mind as I plan my days; allowing me to be mindful and be realistic about how much has already been scheduled when during the week. I also when using this spread mark the tasks that will be accomplished/assigned to the day with that letter of the week so there is no need for me to recopy and move it somewhere else. Easy simple and works well for me.
Sounds great! I especially like the divide between work stuff and home/personal stuff
I'm a newbie to bullet journaling so i'm still trying to figure things out, my setup have little bits from here and there. Took me two weeks to figure out how i'm gonna set up everything then just by the first week, i realized what things i need to change around to costumize the system to my life, it's just a bit confusing as to HOW i'm gonna make it work but that's fine i've got some ideas and i'll try them out and experience. RUclips videos also help me for inspiration so thank you. I personally liked the second weekly setup, the one with the brackets it truly looks classy
Thanks Dana and good luck with setting up your bujo!
This is the best bullet journal diy I’ve found that will actually work for me! Thank you! Perfect for a busy mom!
So glad to hear that! :) Happy bullet journaling!
Hello Vera. I admire the simplicity of your bullet journal design. I tried a bullet journal for several months and found that my planning and the complexity of my business including client work requires flexibility to insert note pages while staying focussed on top 3 to five projects weekly and top tasks daily. I conduct weekly reviews at which time I do a brain dump. I also perform quarterly reviews that are more effective for tracking progress on annual projects and reference when the results are contained in my planner. Not simple, but necessary. I experiment with layouts and create my own printables for a quarterly disc planner. Always looking for new ideas to tweak my planning process. Thank you for your ideas.
Thanks for sharing Patricia! :) Yes there's always a period of trial and error, trying different formats and see which ones work best. Yours sound very effective too!
I'm new to bullet journaling. I tried a myriad of methods over the past year, but for some reason bullet journaling was kind of intimidating for me. This video has really helped me grasp the concept that "the set up doesn't have to be perfect" and "it's ok to try out a variety of things". I think that may have been what was really holding me back from trying. Thanks for showing how simple can be a great way to start and then branch out to make it my own. I look forward to future videos.
You said it perfectly :) Happy bullet journaling, let me know how it goes and if you have any questions!
Great video and ideas--Thank you! Though I am an artist, my bullet journal is just an organizer, and my artistic time is spent on my projects instead of the journal, so I love the minimalist approach. I also love the flexibility to individualize it to best meet my own needs--An idea I found that really added to my journal was a monthly reflection...At the end of each month, I would reflect upon *Important goals not started *Important goals needing more time *Important things accomplished *Lessons learned (or remembered) about myself
Thanks for sharing and I love the idea of adding a reflection part!
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Thank you Sarah! :) I also have a 2021 setup if you're interested
Happy bullet journaling! 😄📖
Time stamps 👇
Start of 2020 > 1:38
Index > 2:37
Future log > 3:29
Monthly planner > 5:13
Lists > 7:09
Project planning > 9:30
Weekly spread > 13:26
Thank you to be so inspiring 🌹
I do like the new year at a glance calendar, a great way to add bdays!
Thank you
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I love the quotes for 2019 and for 2020. They are both encouraging!
Thanks Martyna, I love them too 😄
I've used bulleted "to-do" lists forever. Whatever I did not complete on my weekend "to do" list was assigned to the upcoming week, day by upcoming day. I like how Vera organizes her journal. I think Vera has more to do and more to organize than I do but I LOVE how her tasks and calendars are arranged.
Looking at how much Vera does to get these vids out makes me ponder supporting her on Patreon. Again, I'm quite selective, but I think this one is worth considering.
Aw that's so sweet of you to say, thank you! 💕 Of course we'd love to have you on Patreon 🤗
This is my first year . I like a lot of the ideas you shared. Mainly how clean and minimal it was.
Thanks Hadrina! Have lots of fun with your bujo!
I have followed your advice and set up a journal. I had always been put off in the past by feeling it had to be a work of art ( which is funny because I am actually an artist) instead of a tool to help me. Thank you for giving me inspiration.
Amazing, good luck with it and happy bullet journaling!! :)
I am barely going to set up a bullet journal for next year, and so many of the bujo setups I've seen are too artsy and detailed for a beginner like me, so I really appreciate this simplified version. I think this will work the best for me, so many thanks!
Glad to hear it :) Happy bullet journaling!
Oooh, I really like the look of that second spread for the weeks. Plenty of space for ideas and seeing the layout of your week!
Thanks Emma :) I think I prefer that one too
Also, I like that you know what you want. If something is useless to YOU, you know it, even if other people do that.
Thanks Martyna :) Yes that's one of the best things about making your own bujo :)
Great Video. I started using a bullet journal Jan 2019. I also only used up about 1/2 of it so I sectioned it off & plan to use the rest for 2020. These are some great page ideas. Now I want to go prep mine for 2020🎉
So glad to hear it! :D Yes it's such a waste to get a new one if there's still room in the old journal :) Happy bullet journaling!
I love your style! I love using the Alistair method so you still can have one master task list but then schedule the stuff that has to be scheduled. To make it even more organized I do personal stuff, work tasks, and appointments in different colors so it is easy to find everything. Using this method means that there is very little setup each week and it only takes one page.
Oh that sounds great! :) Thanks for sharing Lisa
This is like a breath of fresh air. Absolutely love this simple and minimalistic set up. I'm so glad youtube recommended it to me.
Wow thank you Kate! :) Happy bullet journaling
Hello Vera! Thank you for this. I am reading Ryder's book and started my bujo a few weeks ago during this 9 week quarantine. With this weird time where everything has changed quickly my usual methods of projects tasks reminders and such were quickly out of date. My writing is sloppy and there is no art, but experimenting with this method has really helped me mentally feel a little bit more in control and able to express myself. Your layouts are lovely. subscribed!
Thank you so much. I finally started my billet journal. This was the easiest on to follow and start with. I appreciate it.
I've always used a regular planner and last year I just couldn't have a planner and it was a nightmare, This year I decided to do a BUJO and I'm suuuper exited, I think it fits my needs perfectly
That's great Mim, happy bullet journaling, let me know if you have any questions!
funny after playing with two bullet journals and filling them up with art work and ideas from everyone else I was laying in bed and it hit me ! everyone keeps saying make it for what interests you! I came up with a list such as orchids, roses which will help me remember how to car e for them when to ferilize and a renewal page for all the renewals in my life, drivers license, base id, carry permit ect. drs appointments m mail addresses for easy access blood pressure and birthdays. I think I am really going to enjoy this! now that I have what refers too me! thanks for all your vidios!
Love seeing a simplified spread!
I’ve been bullet journalling for 3 years, and I simplified each new book from year to year, much like you did.
Mine, however, is a lot more free-form, more like the original creator’s of the BJ - I don’t pre-plan layouts, I don’t draw boxes, and I removed weekly logs to just have daily logs - which is the most important part of my bullet journal: being able to brain dump my thoughts and plans each morning, as my daily ritual. At the start of each month, I create a new monthly log, using my yearly log to guide me with appointments. I also have a page for monthly things to do, then I start my daily logs, which I fill out each day, using my monthly log to guide me for appointments - and sometimes thoughts may only be a few lines, but sometimes thoughts and plans may run over multiple pages; I also use these daily logs to “journal” any anxieties and emotions I’m feeling, much like Ryder’s most recent video shows.
Good luck with your journal!
Sounds good, thanks for sharing Rebecca :D
Glad to have your channel pop up on my radar.
My bujo quickly morphed from a quite well-researched, pretty, complete (for my needs) tidy planner to a book of random days (sometimes Id go weeks without using it) with tasks, appointments and notes scribbled down in it.
I love the composition of your journal. The simplicity and functionality is inspiring.
Im excited to use your tips and layout for my bujo this year.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! :) I also have a video with my 2021 setup: ruclips.net/video/Y21EnUH8i5E/видео.html
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. as a person with a very volatile mood, overly fancy bullet journals piss me off so much. I was kinda mad nobody was doing a plain minimalist planner, but there you are!! Thanks and keep up the updates!
Haha you're very welcome Dorothy, glad you liked my video! :) Bullet journaling doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming
I love this setup! I'm artsy, but also a wife, mom, business owner, and I work a part-time job. I don't have time to always make my bujo pretty. I love some of your layout ideas and will definitely take some of them with me. Also, I love continuing to use the same journal for the next year. I also felt the same way but didnt think of setting up a whole new section for the new year. Will definitely do this! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks Emily, glad you found my setup helpful! :)
I bulletjournal (and love it!) It's great to see someone not changing out their book just because of the new year.
Personally I only set up max a double spread for stuff like wishlist or project ideas, and instead make another if or when I run out (page threading technique).
I also only set up each months pages at the end of the previous month, and the weekly pages at the end of the previous week. I like the flexibility of being able to change formats as I go along :)
Oh that sounds really great! Thanks for sharing Cecilie
I love the idea of planning. I have bought several Passion Planners and more recently 2 quarterly Amplify planners. While I especially love the Amplify Planner, I find I am not a daily planner/journal-er. I have wasted most of these planner which makes me feel bad. I have toyed with the idea of a bullet journal for several years but didn’t really know how to start and felt a lot of decorating pressure even tho I am not very artistic.
I watched The Happy Ever Crafters interview with Men Who Bullet earlier this week and am feeling a bit more confident. I’m a bit of a perfectionist so learning to deal with “errors” and imperfections will be a challenge. Currently researching the best notebook that has paper that won’t harm my brush pens. Nice video, thankbyou
I am newbie...I have always used a day planner and the type has changed from year to year but this might be something I try in 2021.
I really admire you using your old notebook, even though it's the start of a new year. Truly inspirational. Might have to start doing this myself. I am beginning to hate unnecessary waste.
Thanks! :) Yes it's such a shame to get rid of a notebook that's still half empty :)
I agree. It's great that you continued with the same book.
I’ve just started my first bullet journal this week. I found it really hard to stick to some kind of planner. But bujo seems doable for now.
I really like your bracket week spread. It looks neat and organized. I think I’ll try it, too.
I haven’t done a week spread, just classic dailies. And as a result I haven’t done any of my month tasks yet! Because my week was not planned. This is a disaster.
Thank you for the idea!
You're very welcome Anastasia, glad this video was helpful for you! It takes a while to get the hang of it but I'm sure you'll get more and more organized as you go on :)
I’ve been wanting to start a bullet journal for a long time, but never quite found the motivation to actually do it. But for Christmas I got a dot grid notebook! So I’ve been watching a lot of bullet journal videos, and this is the first one I’ve found that has felt like something I can really do. Thank you so much for this!
I'm so glad to hear that Hannah :) You can totally do it, bullet journaling doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming at all :) Happy bujo-ing!
Simple Happy Zen Thank you so much!!!
Wow! I have been doing BJ for 4 years and have tried a number of formats. I love the simplicity of your system. Thank you!
That's great! Actually I just finished my new setup for 2021 and will post a video about it soon, so feel free to check that out as well 🤗
Que chevere y sin tanto rollo, me gusto la manera que simplificas en Bullet Journal!!! Gracias.
I got the same color! Is so refreshing every time I open it
It's pretty isn't it :) I also have a video with my 2021 setup here: ruclips.net/video/Y21EnUH8i5E/видео.html
THANK YOU! I am a NEWBIE to the Bullet Journal. I've been researching it for my daughter entering freshman year of high school. I think this approach will be excellent for her. I am also looking at the minimalist approach for myself. I am currently waiting for my FIRST bullet journal to arrive and will definitely be referring to this video as I am going to begin with the minimalist style to begin with. I do have Scrapbooking and other crafty hobbies, but I want to keep it SIMPLE and highly FUNCTIONAL. :)
You're very welcome Nicole, happy bullet journaling! :) Let me know how it goes
I'm working on starting I just ordered supplies so that I can. I got interested due to purchasing a fountain pen, looking into calligraphy then saw bullet journals and well yeah now I'm here haha
I use bullet journal for a long time, and LOVED the idea of stop writing the calendar at the yearly log, I never look at it anyway.
Your last option for the weekly log is great! I am about to try it for this current week.
Thanks for all your amazing tips.
Thanks so much, so glad you liked the setups! :) Have a great week
Love your set up 💖 As for the weekly spreads, consider allowing yourself to us which one works best on busy weeks when you are busy and the other on the not so busy weeks. No real reason to only have one layout. I have been bullet journaling for most of 2019 using various different spreads. My only pages laid out ahead are future log and index. This allows me to set up my monthly and weekly spreads according to my current needs. Granted, my life is vary dynamic and I can’t imagine a single spread that would ever fulfill what I need from one month to the next. But that is the beauty of bullet journaling being able to adjust to your needs
Exactly!!! Couldn't have said it better myself haha :)
Just got a bullet journal for Christmas, honestly very intimidated by all the creativity and art from other people. Thank you for sharing your journal.
Ah yes I can totally imagine! :) Bullet journaling doesn't have to difficult or time consuming, it can be simple and effective :)
I HIGHLY recommend you go to the official bullet journal RUclips channel and watch their tutorials. Ryder Carroll, the guy that came up with the idea, has ADHD, and the bullet journal is very straightforward and not frilly. All the artsy junk is counterproductive, IMHO, as it scares away/discourages people who could benefit from it immensely.
I’ve tried it halfheartedly before, I’m going all in now with a digital bullet journal now using Goodnotes. I just set it up and you helped with some things I couldn’t figure out. December is my practice month as I go all in for 2020.
That's great Jeremy! Good luck and happy bullet journaling!
Jeremy DeBose that’s what I’m doing, practicing on Dec then kill it when the new year comes in God’s will.
I'm just getting started in this whole thing. I'm watching a bunch of different start up type videos. I like yours because it is minimalistic. I have a lot of kids grandkids a business to run and a lot of toudouze to do
Great tips as always! I woke up this morning looking forward for your video, I already bought my journal for 2020 two months ago its not bujo but it works for me since I just need some notes and reminders, but after I watched your video I've got inspired and going to add some stuff like one day projects and a wish list. I have 30 blank pages at the end of the journal that I'm going to use. Thank you Vera sending love..
Thanks so much Lara and thanks for looking forward to my video 🤗🌺 Happy journaling!!
really loved your ideas" most of the bullet journals I have read are almost too structured. this layout really gives you more freedom. I have my journal ordered and can't wait to start! thank you.
That's great, good luck Linda and happy bullet journaling! :)
I’m just getting started with bujo-ing. I love your setup.
I think I like the daily boxes setup better than the brackets. Lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing
So glad you liked the setup :) Happy bujo-ing!!
I love the annual quote and the first of the week planner. Thanks for the ideas! I started working on my 2020 during this video.
So glad you liked it Christiana and I love that you started yours for 2020 during the video :D Happy bullet journaling!!
Thanks Vera, another great video. Thanks for showing keeping it simple is productive.
I started doing Bujo in 2019 and found I used only half the journal and will be using the same book for 2020 too.
I find keeping my ideas in one place is the most helpful. Helps me not be overwhelmed with sticky notes or random pieces of scrap paper.
Exactly! :) It's so calming to know everything is in one place!
I am new to bullet journaling and found your video very helpful, I particularly like the cleanness of your setup. The second 2020 week task layout is my personal preference. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
RUclips recommended your video and I’m so happy they did! I have thought about keeping a bullet journal but haven’t as yet. I also believe the minimalist approach to everything is the way of the future for me, though I’ve spent my life fighting that approach! Your simple bullet journal seems so peaceful. I’m retired and strive for peace. Writing down everything as you think of it gets more important as you get older. I really like your project pages and the goal of giving each project a timeframe. Thank you for what you are sharing!
Thanks so much, so happy you found my video too :)
Practical and elegant use of space. Nice! Good ideas here.
Thank you! :)
I actually have a similar set up but instead of the daily boxes I did half a page that with a box that had all the events/deadlines in it. Then I did the daily as a a list but without the boxes because some days I need more space and some days I need less space. To distinguish between days I just drew a line underneath. It’s really simple but it works really well
Ah that also sounds good!
Great info. I am brand new to bujo and am looking for ideas. I will be using it mostly for my quilting but saw a lot of ideas in your pages. I also love the simple decorations you’ve used. I am currently working with a journal I had laying around the house. I will buy a better one once I get more comfortable. Thanks for all your ideas!
You're very welcome Marci and I'm glad you liked my ideas! :D Happy journaling!
One of the vest bujo tutorials at there
Congratulations
Thank you so much! :D
I have been looking for 3 hours for bujo ideas. I am new to this and I want to use it to help me grow my own channel. I use trello now but I dont think it works good enough. Im gonna buy a journal tomorrow and watch this video again to copy a bit of your ideas! Thank you for this video
You're very welcome and good luck with bullet journaling and growing your channel! 🙂
I’m a bullet journal beginner. Thank you for this very helpful video. I will now be able to set up my own journal.
That's great! So glad it was helpful :) Happy bujo-ing!
Thank you for all the work you put into helping me become a minimalist.
You're very welcome Kimberly, thank you for watching and commenting :) Have a great day!
Vera I have never done one since they seem so detailed. This seems so simple and I am going to start one for 2020. I guess I just need simple. You are so wise. I love the quote and I am going to do one. Have a wonderful week! 😘
Thanks Lucy, glad you liked the setup! Bullet journaling can be quick and easy as well :) Have a wonderful day and happy bullet journaling! 🤗
You could watch Ryder Carrols original video - it’s even more simple! 😊
I prefer the 2nd weekly look. I used one like that and really liked it. Now I have an even more minimalist bujo with only monthly planners in it and I use a digital app to organize my daily tasks and have some papers with me for note taking.
Sounds good :) Thanks for sharing!
I've started new bullet journal this month because I finished previous one ( april - october ). :) I prefer my journal without decorations and colors. I've just glued nice movie flyier on first page.
That's great, very functional! :) I like the idea of using flyers and artwork :)
I haven’t used a bullet journal before, I just usually make lists of things to do. That isn’t serving me well though. I have tried a variety of journals/organisers but find myself adapting to fit the journal prompts rather than the journal fitting me. I happened across this vlog and it makes so much sense to me. I’ve ordered the same journal you use and look forward to giving this a try. Funnily enough... you saying you change the set up actually gave me permission to do so? Crikey, I’ve been so busy doing, I didn’t take time to really think about creating my own set up. I felt as though it was me that was failing at journal long, not the journals failing to give me what I truly need. Thank you! 🙏
Thanks so much for sharing Sue and I wish you all the best with your bujo!! Let me know if you have any questions about it
i’m new to this channel & i subscribed even before the video ended!!
love her gentle demeanor and the compassion/kindness she embraces for herself & her goals.
a true role model!
can’t wait to binge on her previous & undoubtably lovely work!
Wow thank you so much Julia, I really appreciate that :) Welcome to the channel!
Really enjoyed this video! I have been bullet journaling for just over a year now. I do decorate more and have more detailed spreads as I find this relaxing for me. However, I do work full time outside the home in retail and this time of year is extremely busy and my energy level is really down once I get home. I look forward to trying some of your beautiful, simplistic set ups for these times that I know I just may be too tired to spend much time in my set ups. Thank you for sharing that simple can be just as satisfyingly beautiful! ☺️
Thanks so much Jennifer, so glad you enjoyed it! Yes one of the great things of bullet journaling is the flexibility in setting up the spreads. If you have more time and you're in the mood to be artistic, you can go all out. And when you're tired or strapped for time, you can go for a quick and easy simple setup :) Have a wonderful day!
This is awesome! I am so doing this for 2020. I to like to use a whole journal. So it'll be nicw to see the differences & what does & doesnt work. Thank you for this vedio.
You're very welcome, have lots of fun with it! :)
This is so refreshing to watch. I joined bullet journal groups but most of the members post art journal stuff and a pre made setup like a average agenda. I do like to decorate but trying to keep that all up takes to mutch time. so I never liked to flip it open. It's to mutch work. I'm a perfectionist when it comes to my own creations and decorating isn't helping me organize. I'd love to see more journals like Rider Carol's setup like yours. Thank you for sharing
You're very welcome, happy you enjoyed my setup! :) Happy bullet journaling
I just wonder why you pre setup your days , what do you do when you your daily tasks and appointments don't fit ? Or when you are unable to journal for a few days ? Wouldnt that create unnecessary empty pages ?
I want to start a bullet journal, preferably a minimalist set up. I found you by searching for bullet journal. Thanks for the simple ideas! I like the simplicity of it.
Thanks so much Sharon :) Good luck with your bujo!
Yes! Just in time! This feels like the best time to start preparing for the new year. I think I will start mine today 😀 the washi tape is so helpful! Thank you 🐣for hatching good beginnings!
So glad you liked it! :) Yes feeling organized and prepared is half the battle :) I can't wait to start 2020. Have a wonderful weekend!
@@SimpleHappyZen I love your channe! Thank you, and you have a good week! ⚘
I'm not sure where my head was at, but I just found out about bojo, the ideas and optiomns seem endless. I'm going to have to watch these a number of times to sift them. Thanks for your thoughts.
Needless to say, your channel is blowin up! Just found you a day ago, and have been watchin all your past videos. Enjoy the fact you don't take yourself so seriously and you just have good entertaining videos. Congratulations on your success. You deserve it!
Thanks so much George, I appreciate that! :)
Just found your video after a search. I am working from home due to the pandemic and i want to get away from the screens when im not on the clock. I am new to bullet journals and love the minimalist approach you have. I use a lot of project management principals in my job so i loved your project pages. I also like that one paired up with the second weekly spread as you can divide milestones or deadlines throughout the week on one side and use the tasks page to keep on track, brain dump, make lists, etc. Thanks for the inspo!
You're very welcome and I'm so glad the setup was helpful for you! Happy bullet journaling and take good care
i love bullet journal. i had first had one on July 2019. I have already made my 2020 BUJO. i like yours very much!
Thank you Irene! :) Happy bullet journaling!
I bought a ton of stuff several months ago when I first hears of this, but I got discouraged very quickly because I don't think I'm capable of 'doodling' Your method is great. I am 76 and I have saved and subscribed to your channel. I am ready now. Thank you so much!
That's so cool! Happy bullet journaling :) I'll be uploading my 2021 setup soon as well
So refreshing! Bullet journaling for those of us without an MFA in painting. LOL Mine is incredibly utilitarian, but it works for me. Good to see someone else putting function over form! I love *looking* at the pretty BuJos online, but I could never maintain one. Yours is great!
Wow, great video! I'm looking to use the Bujo to help organize all the vision, ideas, and projects I want to stay consistent with. These take a lot of time and effort themselves. This minimalist set up is perfect to get me started using the Bujo system without it being a distraction. I'm a newb to the system. Thank you so much for making an easy paced video with the ideas being so accessible. I'll be revisiting! Peace
Thanks Anthony, happy bullet journaling in 2020!