25 of the BEST Bullet Journal Tricks for Beginners 💜

[@kizzykat9120]

On the back of the very last page in my journal, across from the pocket, I put all my emergency health information (doctors, allergies, blood type, emergency contacts,...) with a note that my medication list is in the pocket. I also put a very vivid red trim around the edge of the page and a big red arrow on the pocket page pointing to the written information. Hopefully if the information is ever needed, the information will be found.

[@JashiiCorrin]

An excellent idea to make it easily referenceable and visible! 💪💜👏

[@ndbyers23]

Kizzy-I also have a small version of my meditations list in my wallet and also in my phone as you never know where first responders are going to look. Medical information is so important that redundancy is my choice. As great as bullet journals are, I am not sure that they would think to look there. Here’s hoping that this information for both of us won’t need to be looked for c❤

[@notachannel6261]

For my tasks/sub-tasks that I do regularly, I use an icon and then boxes with the letter of each sub-task in each box. For example, when I want to wash my clothes, I draw a t-shirt with 5 boxes with the letters W (wash), H (hang), B (bring in), F (fold) and P (put away). Due to my disability I have to write all of the steps, because I need to take regular breaks and I don't always finish the connected tasks before I need to stop. I was finding that writing these sub-tasks down was wasting a lot of much needed space, so doing it this way keeps everything on one line. I also have the meanings for these tasks/sub-tasks written in my key, so that when my head's feeling foggy I don't forget what everything means.

[@JashiiCorrin]

I am very much on the "break it down into manageable chunks" bandwagon, so if 5 steps is what you need then I am all for it 👏💜🥳 Awesome that you've found that time-saving hack for those tasks! 😄

[@tuomi1154]

Here's some hacks I've found useful: 1)I set my long-term collections up on the perforated pages in my journal. If I need to reference the collection after the journal is filled up I can just rip it out or even punch it and put it on rings or discs.2) For easy reference I use icons and color code on my index and repeat them on the bottom of the pages so I can easily find them.3) For the longest time I have assigned colors to the months and highlighted the page number with the corresponding colors. 4) Threading is also useful. I mark the related page numbers both to the bottom of the spread and to the index.

[@leaabbey1089]

Brilliant ideas! Thank you! Sometimes when migrating, I will take a photo of my current list then reference it when writing my new one instead of flipping back and forth 🙂

[@draco-lily]

Things I learned about today despite having been journaling for years: ruler guides, inverted tabs, cutting out ruined pages (I always just stuck them together and wasted paper), and dutch door weekly tasks/habits. Thanks always for being a great tips resource, Jess!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Aww yay! So glad you got some ideas from this one 😄💜

[@sharonm3185]

Finally someone made a video that actually explains what all the terms mean lol I’m such a newb but I’ve been super intimidated by my bullet journal! Super helpful, especially loved the diy bookmark and the tip on how to avoid counting dots-brilliant! And I finally know how people make those cute rectangles/squares for layouts and avoid spending hours on it! Thanks

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome Sharon! Glad it was helpful 😄💜

[@ReignBeauxStar]

The using a picture and shading the back to trace is outstanding!!! I also love love love the ruler:space grid ratio is amazing!! The task list on the back and just doting the weekly routine is also a definite in my new monthly. Jess, you really tossed gems on this one!!!!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Haha thanks Star! 💜 Glad you got value from it 😄💪

[@franceswatts4001]

Dressmaker’s carbon paper also works well.

[@veroniquecastel9582]

Create pockets by sticking in envelopes to your page. These are good for storing receipts/notes/misc etc. ✉

[@GrumpasaurusBex]

I created a fake pocket in the front of my journal which I keep removable spreads (things I will likely move into a new journal) for example, period tracker, bill tracker, pill tracker, swatches and space guide. I find I look at them more now than I ever did when I put them IN my journal. :)

[@JashiiCorrin]

Oh awesome! Love that it's helped you use your collections more 😄💪🥳

[@ReignBeauxStar]

Yes, definitely can use the removable spreads for the period tracker!!!!

[@anskisonperry6898]

The tracing hack was peak. Thank you for that.

[@teabean7]

I love the dutch door weekly tasks idea! After reading the comments it seems a lot of people liked that one. Also the inverted tabs are a new one to me that I gotta try. Thanks for all the great ideas! 💜

[@JashiiCorrin]

I’m glad people got value from that one, haven’t seen it around! 💜💪😄

[@juliangelus]

The tracing hack and the removable ruler guide hacks are genius level. You really outdid yourself with this one Jess. Jx

[@JashiiCorrin]

Haha thanks Jay! Glad you liked them! 😄💜

[@deniserhk]

All great ideas! My favorite of this video has got to be the list on the last page of the weekly! Brilliant! So good to see your videos again!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Thanks, glad you liked the ideas! 😄💜 And glad to be back to posting 💪

[@rabarella]

That ruler hack has been life changing for me, the grid spacing guide that I’ve seen everywhere doesn’t work for me at all haha

[@JashiiCorrin]

The full-page guide can honestly be pretty confusing to look at 😝💜

[@christybrown2088]

Love the idea of temporary pages for easy migration! Love ALL these ideas!!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Thanks Christy! 💜😄 that temporary page one has been helpful for my year at a glance; so cbf setting it up multiple times in a year 😂

[@susanmahaffey2356]

Like the suggestion of putting daily tasks at end of the month and cutting pages to see those tasks. Thank you!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Thanks Susan! Glad it was useful 😄💜

[@shellysanders8983]

I've been bullet journaling for a long time, I found this so helpful! My favorite was the cutaway page with the dots on each week.

[@JashiiCorrin]

Thanks Shelly, glad you found value from this! 😄 I must admit, I titled it as "hacks for beginners", but I really hoped that anyone watching would find a new-to-them hack here 💪💜

[@jevylein]

The tracing tip is gorgeous. I have switched to an archer and olive since July and wondered how to do this trick easily. Thanks. I can complete both of my cover pages now 👏🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻🥳🎉

[@JashiiCorrin]

Glad it was a helpful trick! 😄💜

[@kimfields1000]

I’m new to the BuJo world. I love these tips. Thanks!

[@CatsPlansCrystals]

What a wonderful collection of tips for those of us starting our bullet journal journey. Thank you!! ❤❤

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! 😄💜 Glad you liked it!

[@sammieegoldwand]

I absolutely love the drawing from the last trick it look so cool

[@carolinefiddymont8409]

Wow this is so so good.. even for non beginners!! Thank you!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! 😄 glad you enjoyed it 💜

[@BethieD]

These were some great tips and tricks! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@IndigenousPeacemaker]

Thank you for all the tips!👏

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! 😄 hope they prove useful 💪

[@cfodel]

As always, great tips!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Thanks Carolyn! 💜😄

[@b.2194]

Thank you so much! I already knew some of the hacks, but some are new to me and awesome! ❤

[@JashiiCorrin]

Glad you found some ideas here! 😄💜

[@KizzFullerKrause]

So useful! I have a grid-spacing page in my bullet journal but a ruler seems more practical 😅

[@JashiiCorrin]

I think I’ll be setting up a ruler for my next one rather than a full page guide! 💪

[@ReignBeauxStar]

Yes, I've never found a grid space to be helpful. I always make it but I never use it, I still count. But that ruler:grid ratio ruler will be made for now on!

[@charlottestopa]

Soooo useful!!!

[@ndbyers23]

Awesome video Jess! ❤ Thanks!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Thanks Nanci! 😄💜

[@SapphirasMama]

These are great tips. Only one thing for me, I cannot stand the dots. I have to use grid journals, which of course is fine. The dots seem to drive my semsory issues into overload mode. I know you can do the same thing here with grid as you do dot

[@JashiiCorrin]

I'm a big believer in using what works for you 💪 Good to have representation from #TeamGrid 🥳

[@lubeeluonline]

I created a pocket on the front of my journal with all my “in case of emergency” details. My journal is always with me so if I need medical attention, or even just if my husband needs to be called to tell him I’ve been unwell, all the info my rescuer would need is there.

[@JashiiCorrin]

An excellent idea 👏 I remember reading the story in the Bullet Journal Method book about a mother who had that in their journal which ended up saving their child's life and like LITERAL SOBBING 🥺😭

[@debbiecamp2205]

Thank you!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! 😄💜

[@jakkritoupokin]

Create a ruler, this is awesome🎉 Thank you!!!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! 😄💜

[@nooraalnoaimi3211]

Ok 😉

[@PaintIt4Ward]

Please note that if you do the pen holder trick, your bujo enclosure WILL stretch to the point it is unusable. I had this happen twice with expensive Leuchtterum journals

[@KocholateKoutureCo]

These were great tips!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Thanks Ta’Shandra! 💜😄

[@KocholateKoutureCo]

You're welcome!! 💜

[@RiaKay91]

Great Video :3

[@JashiiCorrin]

Thanks! 😄💜

[@sabrinakosiorek9712]

What a helpful video. What big black pen are you using in the video? I can't find it in the links in the description. Thanks

[@christybrown2088]

Still good tips!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Glad they still prove useful 🥳💜

[@valvanwingerden9933]

Hello do you have a printable for the year at glance calendar?

[@jordankarsten9104]

I love that bear illustration! Where did you find it? I think I want to do a theme around it

[@JashiiCorrin]

www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/pastel-goth-cat-coloring-page-1954746523 😄💜

[@SD.77]

danke

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! 😄💜

[@hulabird]

For tracing images use carbon paper or white tracing paper depending on color of your bujo paper. Also, can use a dotting tool to do the tracing so it doesn't tear your page.

[@patriciapification]

❤️

[@JashiiCorrin]

💜🥳

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👋👍♥️🌲🌲🧘‍♀️🌲🌲🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Put away ...the most important part of laundry 😉😢

[@JashiiCorrin]

And the part I ALWAYS procrastinate, haha 😝

[@KizzFullerKrause]

First ✨️

[@JashiiCorrin]

🥳💪