Bullet Journaling 101: The Complete Beginner Guide

# 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!