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Bullet Journaling 101: The Complete Beginner Guide
Master the bullet journal method with this comprehensive guide. Learn rapid logging, collections, and migration techniques.
# Bullet Journaling 101: The Complete Beginner Guide
The Bullet Journal (BuJo) is a customizable organization system that combines a to-do list, diary, planner, and tracker in one notebook. Created by Ryder Carroll, it helps you track the past, organize the present, and plan for the future.
## Core Components
### The Index
Your table of contents. Number your pages and record topics as you create them.
### Future Log
A yearly overview for events and tasks too far ahead for your monthly log.
### Monthly Log
Two-page spread with:
- Calendar page: Month overview with key dates
- Task page: Monthly to-dos and goals
### Daily Log
Day-by-day entries using rapid logging.
## Rapid Logging Symbols
The heart of bullet journaling:
- **• Task**: Action items
- **○ Event**: Date-related entries
- **— Note**: Facts, ideas, observations
- **× Completed**: Task done
- **> Migrated**: Moved to next month/collection
- **< Scheduled**: Moved to Future Log
- **Strike through**: Task no longer relevant
## Collections
Custom pages for specific topics:
- Habit trackers
- Book lists
- Goal breakdowns
- Project planning
- Gratitude logs
- Expense trackers
## Migration
Monthly review process:
1. Review incomplete tasks
2. Cross out irrelevant items
3. Migrate important tasks forward
4. Schedule future items
## Getting Started
1. Choose a notebook (dot grid recommended)
2. Set up your Index
3. Create your Future Log
4. Start your first Monthly Log
5. Begin Daily Logging
Remember: Your bullet journal is uniquely yours. Start simple and add complexity as needed!
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