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Bullet Journaling

sidsmom — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:15:08 GMT

Have you tried Bullet Journaling?

What has been your experience?

Tips/Tricks?

TIA!

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Plaid Pants2 — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:19:51 GMT

What in the world is "bullet journaling"????

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Pqfan — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:28:27 GMT

I recently joined a bullet journaling group on Face Book and I haven't got a clue what I should be doing.

I think it is supposed to be a more to the point goal oriented type of journal but I don't even know.

Re: Bullet Journaling

meallen616 — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:28:41 GMT

Some of us have never heard of it, so, here's what google says,

The Bullet Journal is an analog system created by Ryder Carroll, a Designer based in New York. In his words, the Bullet Journal is meant “to help you track the past, organize the present, and plan for the future.”Jan 22, 2016

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momtochloe — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:32:46 GMT

@Pqfan wrote:
I recently joined a bullet journaling group on Face Book and I haven't got a clue what I should be doing.

I think it is supposed to be a more to the point goal oriented type of journal but I don't even know.

Oh goodness @Pqfan thank you for my first laugh out loud of the day . . .

Hope you have a happy and safe New Year's Eve and a terrific 2017!

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Barbara-QVC — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:41:32 GMT

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wildcat fan — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:58:20 GMT

I've been doing it for a couple of years now. At work they stopped giving us a planner/agenda because we can sync everything in our online/digital calendars. I still like to have things written down even though I also keep things documented in my Apple/Exchange calendar and Google Drive.

I guess the best tip I can offer is to color code things. I use one color for personal things/events, and other colors assigned to work categories. I use the Sharpie pens that don't bleed through the page. Color coding helps me easily find things at a glance.

Dollar Tree and drugstores like Walgreens and CVS have had some good deals on blank journals. The drugstores often have them in the clearance sections, I've gotten several for just a dollar or less. As a teacher, I sometimes keep a separate detailed journal as a reference for the major novel units I teach and parent contacts.

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Pqfan — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:18:10 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@Pqfan wrote:
I recently joined a bullet journaling group on Face Book and I haven't got a clue what I should be doing.

I think it is supposed to be a more to the point goal oriented type of journal but I don't even know.

Oh goodness @Pqfan thank you for my first laugh out loud of the day . . .

Hope you have a happy and safe New Year's Eve and a terrific 2017!

Aww thanks mtc! You too!

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151949 — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:26:02 GMT

I have started a diet and I will do a daily journal of what I eat and the carbs/fats each day as I have goals for max amount of carbs and fats I can eat daily. I do not, however require that I coordinate my journaling with anyone else or anyone's ideas of how to do it. I do it for me and only I need to keep track of it. I do plan to do carbs in blue and fats in red just to make a quick look back for something simpler.

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Laura14 — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:34:52 GMT

Okay, I had to google it too and I have to say, in my humble opinion, I have never seen anything violate the KISS rule (Keep It Simple, Stupid) more than this.

BUT, if it works for you (and I can see the appeal of it), it's a great organization tool. I'm just good with crossing things off my list and making a new list when it gets too messy rather than creating a table of contents, an index, and a new nomenclature for the status of each thing on my list. These people must have a LOT of time on their hands and I really admire them to go through it all.

I am also going to take a moment to say I appreciate my new Google Home lists more than ever now.

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pattypeep — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:41:03 GMT

@151949 Have you ever looked into the WW points program? I don't attend meetings, but I have a smart points calculator and found the basics on line. It's super easy. I also write down the points of each item each day so as not to go over 30 points. I really like this program because you can generally eat all the fruit and vegetables you want and not count toward points. Occasionally I might be hungry at bedtime after I've met my maximum in points, so I know I can eat a piece of fruit or have a veggie and not mess up my day.

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Kindaglitzy — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:54:48 GMT

@pattypeep wondering how you got the smart points calculator. Just curious because I might like to get one too.

As far as journaling, I admire people who do that but for me, may sound stupid, I don't want anyone reading my private thoughts when I'm gone. Food journaling is different as far as I'm concerned and an excellent way to control what I eat.

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pattypeep — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:58:19 GMT

@Kindaglitzy Actually I had joined WW last spring and then I had to have knee surgery and it resulted in having to "un-join". I just started on my own again. I thought about going on their website to see if the calculators can be purchased, but haven't done so. Do you maybe have a friend that is a member that could get one for you?

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house_cat — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 17:01:03 GMT

@sidsmom

Thank you for posting this. I love all kinds of journaling and I have more than one list making apps on my phone. I use them regularly.

I had never heard of bullet journaling, but I'm going to look into it.

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pattypeep — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 17:23:46 GMT

@Kindaglitzy I just checked the WW website and the calculators are for sale. Mine looks like the $9.95 one which is what I paid at the first meeting I attended. I didn't know if I could post the website here, but it's www.weightwatchers.com.

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sidsmom — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 21:06:46 GMT

@wildcat fan wrote:
I've been doing it for a couple of years now. At work they stopped giving us a planner/agenda because we can sync everything in our online/digital calendars. I still like to have things written down even though I also keep things documented in my Apple/Exchange calendar and Google Drive.

I guess the best tip I can offer is to color code things. I use one color for personal things/events, and other colors assigned to work categories. I use the Sharpie pens that don't bleed through the page. Color coding helps me easily find things at a glance.

Dollar Tree and drugstores like Walgreens and CVS have had some good deals on blank journals. The drugstores often have them in the clearance sections, I've gotten several for just a dollar or less. As a teacher, I sometimes keep a separate detailed journal as a reference for the major novel units I teach and parent contacts.

@wildcat fan

Yes! Thanks for the feedback.

Back in the day, I used the Franklin Planner for work. It was good for project work, but I eventually just used a 3-ring binder for all my notes w/ an index...kinda like the Bullet Journal.

When I read Bullet Journaling was 'a love child of a calendar, diary & to-do list', it piqued my interest! I don't have a crazy calendar, but do have a journal/diary...would be nice to combine everything into one. Plus I see them all cute & decorated with doddles & stuff! Creative outlet.

My BFF says I'm just looking for a reason to go to Michaels to buy stickers & Sharpies...hummm....maybe he's right! Ha.

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Kindaglitzy — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 21:16:23 GMT

@pattypeep thanks for the information. I may look into joining online or buying the smart points calculator. I get a lot of inspiration from people on the program I follow on IG.

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Q4u — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 21:28:21 GMT

Very interesting. I have always had problems with projected time. Something coming up in two weeks is waaay in the future to my mind, unless I see it. Back in grade school my Mother got me a wall calendar and a bulletin board and I could "see" my school projects written in relationship to the day's date with their due dates, meetings, and whatever else I needed to write down. As my life got more complicated I branched out to a journal but I've always kept the calendar.....

Today I still have a calandar up in my kitchen with a bulletin board for the family and my iPhone that I keep track of everything and the date, etc. In my eBay room, I have a spiral calendar with the month at a glance and all my eBay notes, etc. are there.

I also have always used color coding as well as stickers, happy faces are color coded and I have owls, the American Flag and stars.

Unless this Bullet System of journaling can give me additional pointers, I think I'm set!

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qvcaddition — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:22:48 GMT

Wow! What I did in the 60,s is now called that?

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novamc1 — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:24:12 GMT

This discussion originated with a post dated 2016, and most of the responses are just as old.

Why are old threads resurrected when they apparently died out years ago?