Welcome to my new Bullet Journal (BuJo)!
I kind of lost it, a little bit with my last BuJo and missed a few months; by the time when I was ready to come back to it, I’d fallen out with it. So, despite the fact that I know that this probably defeats the objective, a little bit (!), I bought a new one… and started afresh.
It’s turned out to be a really good thing, as I haven’t been able to put my new BuJo down since I started it; I’m so happy with how it’s looking! So, without further ado, here’s all about my new BuJo…
I found that I wasn’t really using the index and key in my last BuJo, so I made the decision to ditch them. However, the year-to-view and future log did make the cut! Yes; I was dropped on my head as a baby, and this incident “happened” again for a moment during which I thought that November came before October on my future log! We all make mistakes, though… right?! RIGHT?!
I then followed this with a “2018 Goals” page and a “Gratitude & Wins” page. I think it’s important, not only to have goals but to also be grateful and appreciative (and celebrate wins when we get them). I got the inspiration for this layout from Erica Louie, and the YouTube video used is here.
I then followed this with my cactus Instagram tracker (which I loved from my previous BuJo) and a “Quote” page. I like to have little quote-filled pages because I’m the kind of person that can live her day (or life!) via a quote.
This was followed by “Blog Ideas”, “Places I’ve Been” and “Brain Dump” pages. I thought that these would be useful for jotting down ideas, memories and things bothering me, as well as things that I shouldn’t forget.
These next two pages are my favourites in the whole journal (so far)… I got these ideas off of Pinterest, which is where I get most of my inspirations. I set myself a goal of reading 50 books before the age of 30 (when I turned 28, last year) – this is in my “30 Things Before 30” post, here; so, for this year, I have set myself a reading goal of 20 books, which I only started at about a month ago. I need to get moving on this! I therefore wanted to keep track of what I’d read (in my BuJo), and I thought that this would be such a cute way of doing it. I also wanted to keep a list of all the movies I’d watched at the cinema; so, I thought that it would be a nice idea to write the movie titles in popcorn sketches. I’m obsessed with this page! Ha.
I then found the inspiration for a “19 Things Before 2019” page – on Pinterest, again – because you can never have too many Bucket Lists! I am already halfway through the year; so, I have written down some things that I have already done, like – a road trip, and visiting a museum. I really enjoyed coming up with these ideas… it’s not as easy as you’d think it would be.
My next pages just have a doodle of the house from the Disney movie Up, along with a quote from the film. This inspiration came from Hayleigh Reidart who has such a beautiful BuJo. You can check her Bullet Journal out on Instagram, here.
So, that is the end, regarding my BuJo set-up. I have also done an August set-up, but I think that I might save that for another blog post. I hope that some of this has been useful… or that you’ve just enjoyed looking at my pictures! 🙂 If there is anything that I can help you with, please don’t hesitate to leave questions in the Comments section, and I shall get back to you.
Your bullet journal looks so beautiful! I LOVE the last page where you have the house of Carl from UP ♥️ Bujo can be a bit addicting but no regrets!
Aww thank you so much. ☺️ It’s still a bit new to me but I’m absolutely loving it so far. I draw and write in it every night, it’s very addictive 😂 but no regrets at all, you’re totally right. Thank you for checking out my post ❤️
Thank you for sharing I love looking at other people’s bullet journals they look so much more artistic then mine haha. Your 19 things to do before 2019 is such a good idea, I think I will be adding it to my Bujo. Have a lovely weekend.
Kate x
http://www.katesbeautyhome.com
Aw I love your “BuJo”!!! I was just talking to another blogger about these and I think I’m going to give it a go! 🙂
Your bujo looks great! I wouldn’t worry about starting over, sometimes it takes a bit of tinkering to find the system that works best for you! I am glad you are enjoying your journal again!
Your BuJo is so gorgeous, it puts mine to shame! What black pen do you use out of interest?xx
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Aww thank you so much. I’m sure it doesn’t haha. It’s a Pentel Ultra Fine S570 🙂 (I think it’s one of my work pens haha) xx
Ah wow, I might have to give it a try as still not found one I like xx
I looove how your bujo looks. You inspired me to do something like that. I definitely should do it! I wasn’t journaling recent two months I think.
This is a cool blog! Will definitely keep updated with your posts
Ah thank you so much. I really appreciate it ☺️
Your bullet journal is so beautiful!! I love it so much! Definitely inspiring me to put my own together xx
Aww thank you so much. ☺️ I hope to start one ☺️ I’m loving doing mine now xx
That looks absolutely FABULOUS!! Love the phrase ‘brain dump’ I so need to do this daily for my mental health 👌
Making sure wins are in there too is important to make the positives weight out the negatives…
Well done you!
Helen X
http://www.helensjourney.com
Aww thank you lovely.
Yeah the wins and brain dump pages will be going into my new BuJo. I feel like they’re pretty important. Definitely a good way of looking at the wins. Thanks for taking the time out to read and comment lovely xx
OOOH I love that Instagram tracker, seriously want to add it to mine! Love the theming and layouts! Really hope it helps you stick with it this time!
Thank you lovely. Yeah I’ve really stuck with it this time. It’s all planned until the end of the year and I’ve already got a new bullet journal for next year haha so keen. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment x
Super cute bullet journal!! Love your art and lettering! Thanks for sharing!! xoxo 😚
Michelle
https://imayogagirl.com
Thank you so much ☺️ thank you for your comment ❤️ x
It’s always good to step back from time to time to see what’s working and what’s not. If you realize that portions of that process needed pruning, then I applaud you for taking action to change that. Oftentimes we won’t change things because it’s too much work to start again, so adjusting your course seems like the right move. 👍🏽
This is so true. Even something so small as a bullet journal can make a big difference if you’re not enjoying it. I really just wanted to start again and it’s made all the difference. I haven’t put it down since I started it.
Thank you for reading and commenting ☺️
I am so inlove with this post. Have been stalking a lot of buho inspirationa and have tried it last year but lost my motivation. I need to start again especially now that I started blogging this would help a lot. Thanks for sharing you bujo looks near and organised.
Aww thank you so much. I do find that my bujo helps me stay on top of things with blogging and stay organised. I just love to keep it to make memories too ☺️ thank you for reading and commenting ❤️
Love your BuJo! I started one similar but found that I wasn’t using it effectively so started again just for my blog planning etc, and have found it a lot easier to stick to.
I love finding doodle to decorate the page with…Pinterest is deffo your friend with this!
Aimsy xoxo
Aww thank you so much. That’s what I was finding with my other bujo. It wasn’t effecting my life in anyway, if anything it became a hindrance. So I made a new one and I haven’t put it down since! ☺️
Thank you for reading and commenting x
I envy your bujo! It’s beautiful!!
Aww thank you so much lovely 🧡
I love the idea of 19 before 2019. I’m going to do this. Thank you. Enjoyed.
Ah thank you so much for reading and commenting. I’m so glad you enjoyed 🧡 x
I love your bullet journal! All your spreads are so pretty. Definitely coming back to this post for some inspiration when i start mine this September for school!🙌🏻💛
Soph | http://www.lovesoph.co.uk
Aww thank you so much. Planning on doing this on a monthly bases so I shall hopefully have more inspo for you 😁 thanks for commenting lovely 🧡
Ooo yay! Can’t wait x
Love the aesthetics!
Thank you so much 🧡
Wow Steph! Your bullet journal is absolutely gorgeous! It’s so neat and colourful. I really love the Instagram page and inspirational quotes! The gratitude and wins page is so positive and uplifting, I love it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pages 💖 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
Aww thank you so much babe. ☺️ I’m loving filling it out and working on it. I’m finding it very therapeutic. Thank you for commenting lovely 🧡🧡
Love this! I love your pages, and I do agree they’re a great way to stay on top of things!
I think personally I’d be too distracted making a bujo pretty, that I wouldn’t get anything done! Though I have a similar idea in a small notebook to keep me on track with things lol!
Such pretty pages! My favourite is probably the cactus Instagram tracker because I think its such a cute way to track the growth of your page! Happy journaling!
ashianashome.wordpress.com
Wow! This is so so great! I wish I was creative enough to have a gorgeous BuJo like this! I tried at the start of this year, but I am not talented at all! 🙈
I love yours so much!
Lainy x
Aww thank you so much doll. I’m absolutely rubbish at drawing, I just keep practicing and find it easier if i draw in pencil first. Thank you for your comment 🧡
This looks amazing!!! 😍😍 youre easily going to reach your goals using this and have so much fun doing so too!!
Thank you so much doll. I hope so ☺️ thanks for reading 🧡 z
That is one beautiful looking BuJo!! The more I read up on it the more I would like to do one myself… Maybe it is time to pull the old stationary drawer out! xx
Aww thank you so much. I’m having such a good time doing it. Thank you for reading lovely 🧡
Your bullet journal is so goals!! My favorite pages are the books and movies’ ones! 🙂
Aww thank you so much. That’s my favourite page too 😍🧡
I LOVE your Bullet Journal Steph! I am definitely planning to start one in 2019 (Watch out for me asking for tips!!)
Emma – http://www.lifeofemmax.co.uk
Your bujo is gorgeous! Perfect mix of organisational usefulness and arty stuff to keep it interesting! xx
Alys