A couple of months ago, having seen a lot of fellow bloggers mention Bullet Journals in their tweets, I thought I’d see what all the fuss was about, and invested myself – and I’m so glad I did!
Until then, I’d used my phone and iPad to keep notes, gather ideas and store anything blog related. Since I took it all a bit more seriously at the beginning of the summer, it was all just getting too much for my little ‘Notes’ app to cope with, and I decided I needed a notebook to help make everything easier.
To get a bit of inspiration, I googled some images, read a few posts about how other bloggers used theirs, and cracked on! A few of you had said you’d be interested in seeing how I got on with mine, so I’m going to share some of it with you now 😊
Yearly Calendar
Fairly straight forward, and yes I have the calendar app on my phone too, but it’s good to have at the front of the journal to refer to quickly if I’m already writing.
Category Tracker
Seeing as I write about whatever topic takes my fancy at the time, I thought it might be helpful to keep an eye on the types of blogs I post. Colour coordinating like this means I can see at a glance what topic needs some more love, and what my next couple of posts could be.
Monthly Calendar
This has so far proved to be the most helpful section of my journal. I mapped out the month and filled in my blog posts, Instagram posts and Pinterest posts (each month is in different colours too, October was orange and brown). As you can see, I’ve tried to spread out my post schedule, mainly because I have no idea what days are best to post on yet. I figured I’d give it a shot this way this month, and see how we go. Keeping a note of Insta and Pinterest has also proved to be REALLY handy: before now I’d just do it off the top of my head, but it’s one less thing to have floating around in there (which is really helpful with the craziness of life right now)!
Photo Plan
This one was new this month (a couple of days ago in fact), when I’d mapped out most of November on the monthly calendar. With so much going on, I thought it’d be a good idea to make a note of what photos were going to be needed (and when), and note them down so I can keep track of them easily, and (as before) without endless ideas just floating around in my head. It’s actually helped a lot so far, I already feel much more in control!
Post Ideas
From there, I get into actual post ideas. Some ideas are categorised like this Beauty/Lifestyle page, (I’ve made space at the side to tick when posts are written, photos taken and published too).
Other pages, like this ‘Fun Things About Moving House’ page, just a stand alone because there’s so many subheadings/notes to include.
And last but not least…
I mean, it’s November now, it’s definitely not too early to be planning for Blogmas!
And that’s where I’m up to so far! I’m going to take everything month by month, because I think that’ll real help maintain clarity about my blog and it’s content. If anyone wants to take inspiration from these pages, please do!
Thanks for sharing,
I’ve been looking to get a bullet journal. Does it help you a lot as a blogger?
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Massively! One specific place for all my blogging notes, organised however I want (I like the freedom of the dots compared to lined notebooks)…it’s been a god send! Would highly recommend!
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I’m with Lynette on this. My Bloggers BuJo coerces me into planning a month or so in advance, has the basics I need in hand (image sizes, character limits per SM networks, maintenance lists and so much more. Indeed, it’s proven so valuable I’ve incorporated it into my multi-year core EDC BuJo. Just be sure to think it through first– what you need, want, etc. Will likely emerge as your analog BFF.
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I’ve been wanting to start a bullet journal! It seems right up my alley!
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I really like this post Lynette! I actually wanted to start bullet journaling but never got around to do it. Thanks for the inspo! 💚💚
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Aww thanks, no problem! I’d recommend it, it’s really helped me sort out my blogging life!
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Okay thank you!! I will look into this more in depth!
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Really like this idea to be honest this is the first time I’ve read a post about what they are actually are. Definitely something I would.like.doing and love your examples and pictures. Thank you x
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Thankyou, it’s actually really helped me sort out my blogging life! Would highly recommend! X
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Ahh I need to get back in touch with my bujo! I was religiously keeping up with it at the start of the year but slowly started using it less and less. It’s now a perfect time to start again now I started blogging
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Definitely, especially with Christmas fast approaching!
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I just couldn’t get into ther hang of bullet hiding. I love journals but spending so much time setting it all up could make me crazy lol. Yours looks amazing!
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Haha yeh I get that, colouring has always been something that really calms me down if I’m stressing though, so setting this out actually ended up being quite therapeutic for me! Thankyou so much though!
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I have never thought about using a blog planner. I usually do everything on my phone since thats where all my work is but this would be a perfect backup plan!
Erica Raquel
https://www.grandfashlife.com
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I’ve found it helps to have a hard copy of everything and an actual physical place to have my notes…does that sound weird?! It’s really helped my head out 😂
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😂 not weird at all, its a genius idea!
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This is awesome! Your journal looks so lovely and neat. I don’t think I have the discipline or creativity to keep up with a bullet journal, but I love looking at how other people use them!
Alex| californiapollution.com
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Aww thankyou so much! We all work in different ways, keep going with what works for you 😊
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Thanks do much for that Photo Plan spread. I’ve been wrestling with that particular issue, since I rely so heavily on birds. Think I’ll take your idea and build a companion booklet around it– A5 or B6 Slim, or perhaps a Hobo Weeks Memo Pad. You’ve rescued this blogger from the ‘forest for the trees’ syndrome. 🙌🏽👍🏽👊🏽
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Glad to have been of some help!
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I love this! You’ve given me loads of fab ideas for my bullet journal here!!
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Aww thankyou, that’s fab – enjoy getting creative!
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So pretty Lynette! 😍
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Thanks chick 😊
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I tried doing a bullet journal before but only could get so far with it 😅 it seems like you have managed to keep up with it really well and stay organised. Any tips to be able to do the same?
Ruth | melanintalks.wordpress.com
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Aww no! I try to find time before the start of each month to map out the few weeks coming up, and update the rest of it – we just moved house so I found keeping on top of it a nightmare! Sometimes I’ll make notes on my phone on the go (so I don’t forget!) then add them to the journal when I have some free time 🙂
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Thanks for the advice! I usually do write it up on my phone but it’s always nice to have it written up on a physical copy too
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This is such a lovely bullet journal! I wish I was this talented and creative to make one. I adore the month overview that’s definitely very helpful. It’s also great to note down post ideas, then you can never forget!
Gemma | https://anoceanglimmer.wordpress.com/
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Thankyou so much, it’s been a real help!
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I’ve always wanted to start bullet journaling, but never kind of understood how it actually works. Thank you for sharing, got me inspired to finally start bullet journaling!
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Aww no problem at all! , good luck with it!
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You’re highly creative it seems. The journal looks so pretty. Hearing about bullet journals for a long time but never had the itch to use it for myself. Thanks for the inspiration <3. I might start one from 1st January, next year.
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Thankyou so much, good luck with it if you choose to invest yourself!
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Loveeee this post! I have a bullet journal and use it to track progress with my mental health recovery-great read!
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Aww thankyou! And what a great use for it! 💪
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I’ve used a notebook as a journal for a couple of years now but I’ve never had a proper bullet journal, where did you get yours from it looks so pretty? Journalling is great to keep things organised though.
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I found it on amazon for about a fiver! There’s quite a few on there! I tried once with a regular notebook too but didn’t like the lack of freedom – with this you can set out your pages however you want!
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Your drawings are absolutely incredible! I tried to bullet journal but got too anxious about the set-up, I just use an Excel spreadsheet to track my blogging stuff!
Rachel | anotherstationanothermile.com
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Thankyou so much! That’s a good idea, I hadn’t thought of that – I do enjoy colouring though, so it can be a bit theraputic too 🙂
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This is super cute!! I love the organization here and the drawings are a cute touch! I have one but I’m not as organized I think.. 😅
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Aww thankyou lovely! I love a bit of colouring, I find it really theraputic, so the drawings just HAD to be part of it 🙊 As long as whatever you’re doing works for you that’s the main thing, we all have so many different ways of working/organising our lives 🙂
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Loved this post! Your bullet journal is so pretty and you have now really inspired me to start my own. Have a fab day! Xx
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Aww thankyou so much lovely! Good luck with it if you do decide to start one! You too, have a good weekend! xx
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Lynette your plan is so organized and bullet journaling seems easier than I thought. Color-coding is a great way to see how everything is flowing together.
Natonya | https://www.justnatonya.wordpress.com
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Your BJ looks amazing! I can’t wait to invest in one. It can be such a great tool for bloggers. I admire people’s BJ all the time and I love how creative it allows you to be. Thanks for sharing❤️❤️
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Thankyou so much! It’s been so helpful, I highly recommend! X
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I have been thinking of ways to put my blogging into my journal, which you have just helped me with so much. Your pages are bloody beautiful 😍
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That’s lovely of you to say, thankyou so much, I’m glad the post helped! Enjoy creating your own 😊
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I have been using a similar tracking method as Bullet Journaling before I found out what it was and became obsessed about a month ago. I have been looking for some blog related collections, but also started coming up with my own. There are definitely some worth stealing in here. Thanks so much.
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Your journal looks so beautiful! I wish I was more organized.
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Thankyou so much! It’s really helped me feel more calm and in control of my blog!
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