How to Bullet Journal

[@DanelisAnesti]

3:16 - You've got Jack waiting 2 months for a phone call

[@esperanzaestaestudiando5099]

That's what I was wondering too. Poor Jack's probably dead by now.

[@bsgang2.0]

hahaahaa

[@Joaquinclix]

I can't stop laughing! I just found this so funny!

[@ScrublandTV]

I am Jack's utter loneliness

[@akshayameka3996]

Legend has it, he’s still waiting. 😂😂

[@Belgarathe]

Anyone new starting this keep in mind a couple of things. 1. Use any notebook you have laying around 2. Stick with the basics. Don’t modify too much until you got a good handle on bullet journaling 3. Don’t worry about making it pretty. If you have crooked sentences or misspelled words you’re doing it right.

[@carogomezguerrero450]

Great advice, many people believe that Boullet journal si about making it pretty but that actually is the last objective

[@nicolasramirez3944]

Just bought a new fancy notebook (ran out of pages on my old random one perfect timing at the end of the year) and messed up twice on my dates in monthly log… like this 8 9 01 11 … 18 19 10 21 22 lol. Just leaving it as is, pretty cool accident

[@Nizav-qu5zt]

yea, and if people wonder how long until you can modify or already have a good understanding of the bullet journaling, it is around 3-6 months sticking to the basics

[@cheyenne1095]

Things I love about this 1. This guy has a job doing things via the Internet but came up with a handwritten journaling concept and was able to find what works best. 2. He's not necessarily trying to capitalize off of this. Yeah, he made a journal you can buy, but he's encouraging people to use whatever and just wants to get his idea out in the world. Idk he just seems super humble and I like it

[@jacksonbrown4112]

It's his relatability factor. And a nice excuse to get a hands on approach to controlling our life with out the need of a screen. Not sure about you, but I love pen to paper.

[@Nuska101]

Cheyenne k

[@ph.schmitt447]

I like the format of the video. It's straight to the point, very informative and instructional and he doesn't waste much time on an unnecessarily long introduction. Sometimes 4 minutes is all you need to get an idea across that can change lives.

[@maiapua8324]

Ikr

[@boriforrai6769]

I also really like that he's not making it super fancy, his handwriting is pretty ugly and he's willing to make mistakes - as opposed to a big part of the bujo community who (to me) seem to be more concerned about aesthetics and instagram-worthy perfect pages than actual journaling. But I don't want to be hypocritical - aesthetics IS a big part of why bullet journaling is so much fun. Still, looking at the almost cult-like community sometimes makes me wonder what it's all about.

[@servus6267]

Congratulation. You've done what what other can't do. You've explained the Bullet Journal in under 16 minutes.

[@maturelydisapointingmember2699]

Under 5, actually.

[@pinkwings8036]

I’d hope so, he invented it.

[@honeybunch44]

well he did invent it

[@itsmenelson3010]

@@maturelydisapointingmember2699 still under 16 ;)

[@gemmaartz895]

I make timelapse video's, not really explaining, but just showing you how to do it! Let me know what you think of mine!

[@anthonyfantano7762]

3:01 Ask yourself: is this still worth my time? • Send thank you card If it's not, strike it out. -• Send thank you card- ouch

[@rossburnett9837]

Funny, I had the same thought. But I am so guilty of the same thing.

[@disgustof-riley8338]

LMAOOOOOO

[@alinelaura7714]

I have a "regular" journal and a bullet journal, and trust me, I've never been so mentally stable and organized. Thank you.

[@MrStrutxD]

you're pretentious

[@alinn1565]

Tzar yesn't

[@genesisnieves84]

Aline Laura how tho? This is so overwhelming for me... i wish i could do it..

[@heathergray4880]

Genesis Nieves it's not supposed to be overwhelming. It's supposed to be insanely simple. If you're getting caught up in all the complex and artistic bullet journals out there, don't. Stick with the version in this video. It's very useful

[@ashwanikumarsharma15151]

Aline Laura can you add your video about both..

[@ItsJuicyJett]

Perfect method. I feel like people are making bullet journaling way more complicated than it needs to be, which is fine for them; but can be discouraging for people like me who are extreme perfectionists and just need something simple.

[@nothankyou5524]

Then don't do that. you already have a big enough issue from the anxiety of being a perfectionist. perfectionism is a pretty strong fear of criticism, either your own or someone elses.

[@krispr1me]

@@nothankyou5524 She just said that? FUCK you.

[@marathonman4552]

@@nothankyou5524 nope its more like you want to be the very best that you can be

[@CarlosfVilchez]

Must be a Virgo like me 😂

[@milahjae74]

I was literally JUST thinking that... I see a comment from a virgo below. We are the same lol!

[@GabrielIzzo]

It's strange, I get it but at the same time I don't...

[@nhguar]

Me too! Love the concept and l think the journal looks great. Yet it took me a few rounds of watching this to sort of understand the set-up. And I'm still not sure I do....

[@alskndlaskndal]

Yep, same here, I kinda got the concept but wasn't really sure how to put in into practice. There are some good guides online that walk through it step by step. Check out www.tinyrayofsunshine.com/blog/bullet-journal-guide

[@itsjeremyscott]

Rapid Logging is the style of writing down notes really fast. It's just what it sounds like-rapid, logging. The Daily Log is a section in the book.

[@elisecriqui1217]

It should make sense but it was explained oddly and you could nearly read what he wrote

[@ZPD-doo-DAH]

He says (after the index), "Turn to your next blank spread", but then he goes and skips over TWO more blank spreads.

[@Artemis583]

Some people think that bullet journaling and creative journaling are the same thing, and they are not. There is so much value in the simplicity of this system.

[@lexdraws1729]

@@Tony-McGurkcreative journaling can also be a tool depending on the individual. Some people do art as a form of therapy.

[@joeschmoe3815]

​​@@lexdraws1729 Yes, but you probably don't get shxt done that way. I have a friend who has quite the amount of artsy bullet journals. She used them to track various TV shows like GoT etc. For relaxation purposes it's probably quite good.

[@asteridshydrangea-jt2hf]

@@joeschmoe3815 I feel like this kind of hits the nail on the head re: something I've been struggling with? I do like creative journalling but I couldn't figure out for a while why creative journalling would get me to sit down but not get much practical stuff DONE, until someone was talking about a similar struggle. (Art stuff taking over and no 'get sh*t done' happening. I've seen a person do very creative and VERY organized stuff, but their work was so extensive and SO minutely organized I felt like it took their particular mind to do it. They could make an artistic layout but still have their scheduling and journalling so tidily regimented and predictable it would consistently fit. I've been thinking lately about doing small regimented pops of decoration in bullet journalling to help with visual reminders-at-a-glance, but with a key in the front/method ahead of time. And then keep the full creative/art therapy journalling for something else. Because hoo boy, the more people talk about how creative journalling can become a distraction the more I realize it's useful to me in some contexts but still falls VERY much under that umbrella in others.

[@asteridshydrangea-jt2hf]

Also, I think this kinda happened in junk journalling too? Using the name as a recognizable pseudo-brand for SEO even as people began using it for purely buying vintage-style accessories? But although I've heard people talk about this I'm not totally on the in-group-gossip so I could be off-base.

[@giddies]

6 years later, still the most elegant form among all. Does anyone else feel the rise of anxiety when looking at the more colorful and recent remakes of this classic?🤣

[@latronqui]

Absolutely

[@UyenNguyen-ds9pf]

Thought I was the only one. I keep it to myself because it sounds so judgmental, but seriously I just want to scream at them "Dude, you're taking away the very reason the method works in the first place, simplicity!"

[@bee6911]

I do think that's what is so wonderful about the bullet journal system though! It is so flexible that you can use it for whatever you want to. Creative bullet journals aren't for everyone, but I don't think that makes them bad. I'm definitely not an artist, so doing over the top can be overwhelming for me, but I love seeing how other people put together their journals :)

[@RosanneSol]

@@bee6911 I am an artist but the elaborate journals full of decorations are so intimidating to me. They take away the very essence of why BuJo works. I have no problem with a doodle page from time to time or using colored markers for a habit tracker, but incorporating decorations into my monthly or daily log has never worked for me. Just thinking out loud (and maybe generalizing) here but it feels like a very neurotypical way of thinking. Where neurodivergents (ADHD, ASD etc.) need to declutter their minds and keep it simple, neurotypicals have the space in their minds, the time in their day, and the focus to add all these embellishments. To me, it just makes it more complicated than it needs to be and adds unnecessary pressure to make something 'look good'.

[@OkamiSun1]

I think they are beautiful, but I really like the flexibility this provides. You can go crazy some days or minimal other days. I've avoided Bujo for so long until I realized that.

[@PsychicMice]

on a side note it's pretty funny that a bunch of people on here are complaining about writing down dates as waste of time while they passively watch youtube videos

[@baba-bv8xz]

Difference is we like to watch videos in our free time and not write dates on a planner when we have to do things...

[@baba-bv8xz]

@Adil Zinoune My life is plenty organized with a predone planner (you know, the one that people used before 2015) and I save me the time but thank you. If i'm to do the whole shabang it better look pretty because it isn't efficient.

[@eleo_b]

PsychicMice | my issue is that my writing is terrible and I make lots of mistakes. I always need 3 forms before I get one form filled out right.

[@markofsaltburn]

I love you.

[@akhileshh]

@@markofsaltburn out of context. But okay, sweet.

[@wernerwintels5075]

Table of Contents (for reference) 0:00 Intro 0:25 Choice of notebook 0:35 Getting started with Index 0:48 Future Log 1:23 Monthly log 2:03 Daily log and rapid logging* 2:41 Review of logs 2:49 Migration 3:37 Collections (Shopping lists/ongoing projects/classes) * Do this to start

[@stinkyseastar3560]

Werner Wintels Best.Comment.Ever.

[@miat789]

This is great thanks!! I'm learning the method and constantly referring back to this video

[@bobanderson3361]

Your the best. This should be pinned to the top

[@quintoangelenemae5580]

Thank you so much💖

[@wernerwintels5075]

Bob Anderson: If you cut and paste my comment and post it yourself it will appear at the top for you everytime.

[@machin8593]

I'm afraid to try it and not keep at it.

[@Lou_Poppy]

Same for me

[@sesseljabs964]

same...I migh try when I move out in like 6 years...

[@tanyathecreative]

you don't know unless you try :)

[@sesseljabs964]

Tanya Fernandez true...maybe I will...

[@sarahjosua]

Try, if you fail... you failed, then you can start over :)

[@MsNj3000]

I find it really interesting seeing how much bullet journaling has changed since its inception. It’s so neat and simple from the get go and now it’s blossomed into a huge community of people from artsy to minimalistic. I find myself somewhere in the middle with just lists not quite reaching everything I need, but finding not as enjoyable when I force the cute art style. I absolutely LOVE my bullet journal and am so thankful for this man’s invention.

[@medcat06]

As a fellow ADHDer, I am thankful that one of us came up with this concept and shared it with others. I have no idea why it evolved into something purely aesthetic for so many when its purpose was to keep us organized, yet, give us freedom/remove constraints of a typical planner. To each their own, I suppose. I am just glad that I can now put all my thoughts, tasks, random notes into one place instead of having them scattered all over the house and/or my brain. Thanks, Ryder!

[@LisePlansandJournals]

I don’t know either; and now bullet journaling has become synonymous with being an artist or being able to draw. I always see complaints of ‘I want to bullet journal but I can’t draw!!’ and it’s like uhhh… fun fact: it was never about that. Somewhere along the line this simple, effortless routine became so complex.

[@self_learning_guide]

Elena K key phrase; seek the information from the original sources.. there are too many fake & fraud people who are only operating under their "EGO", leave alone serving others with thier lives.. Thank God for gifting us with such pure, innocent and humble people who are devoting some of thier resources in order to give away thier share of benevolence.. their share of creating a better life for the rest of the world.. no matter what!!

[@fuumaxkamui]

it's irony at its finest. the creative journaling systems that have coopted the name bullet journal, a task management system for people with disorders like adhd, are the exact thing the original Bullet Journal system was made to counteract - over engineered and time consuming task management systems.

[@aliciapatino5090]

I love how nearly everybody is saying " too much work" but this became so popular

[@MonicaStirbescu]

Lord Voldemort hello lordie!

[@OokamiKageGinGetsu]

I think it's seen as too much work because people are used to buying an appointment book or planner already set up for you. They see having to keep up with this kind of journal system as basically more high-maintenance. Of course, I'm not saying those people are lazy; those same people may just as well use a spiral notebook to create a similarly rigid planner. But it's the fact that such a journal, instead of a planner, requires the entries and work put into it to be more fluid. It's the difference between a car and a train. A train might carry a larger load, but it is direct and goes only where it's needed. Whereas a car can carry many small loads over the course of a day, but can route those loads where needed based upon what's carried. And if the route needs changing, it can change without too much being inflicted on the daily course.

[@twiggyjali]

Lord Voldemort you know what's too much work? those pretentious instagram bujos

[@stephanienoel2902]

I agree. And yet people who complaining how they don't have time but use that same amount of time to plot time into their apps. Which btw apps does take longer since there is a learning curve, and dowload time.

[@rachaelb9164]

I thought it would be too funny much as well but really for just a basic setup it hardly takes any time. If you want to make it all artsy go for it. I actually find that relaxing but don’t have time to make is that pretty initially. I’ll just throw the basic layout on there and decorate the pages later. I do prefer a weekly spread to a daily spread because it’s less overwhelming to see my appointments and write down what needs to be done that week without having to look at the monthly layout. Likewise if I assign things to specific dates they don’t always get done.

[@kevinwolff8616]

Just my opinion: Bullet Journals are not overly complicated at all. In fact, it completely simplifies my life. Everything has a place and a purpose. You don't lose track of tasks. You always have your work and your play right at your fingertips. It is so simple yet so genius. Don't knock it until you understand it and try it.

[@kennapersonal]

PREACH! I completely agree

[@jacelee8613]

Learning something new is hard in the beginning. Anything worth having requires work. Why so many trolls gotta hate on this? This guy was kind enough to share for FREE a new inovative system he came up with. You don't like it walk away and take your negativity with you. Or get yourself a journal and pour your hate into that instead.

[@mspixiedust100]

I think the more we do this, the more the brain gets used to it and perfects it.

[@sneakerbabeful]

Ella Jacobs This is a system for people who are already organized.

[@batmenbeyont7775]

Ella Jacobs Love your response and appropriateness towards the issue that is going on in the comments section.

[@Errox358]

Oh wow, that is never gonna work; telling people to "walk away and take [their] negativity with [them]". You'd be better served when just ignore all these people. Grow up.

[@damontitus]

Your comment is just as hateful. It’s basically - if you don’t agree with me, go the hell away. Grow up.

[@cDaisyx]

The popularized aesthetic "bullet journals" have so little use, yet they are everywhere. I completely forgot that they are supposed to be simple like this 😅

[@arapaimagold8088]

That's where everything went wrong. A bujo will evolve naturally with the owner of the book. Trying to copy someone else artistic template just won't work at all.

[@7Fupsy7]

I started with this tutorial years ago and it worked, but I loved the looks when the more esthetic ones became popular and wanted to have a beautiful one myself. Never worked for me, although I tried many times. Never used them for more than 2 weeks. Seemed to be more work than benefit. Today I came back to get the original inspiration back

[@いぶき-s9m]

Right? How is owning different coloured pens and writing shitty calligraphy titles going to help your organisation?

[@sammythehamster9093]

I have tried decorating regular journal it takes ages and doing on every single page becomes a chore. What's with the brush lettering, pinterest shows lots of example of bullet journals they resemble more of art journal. I think more of Aesthetics. I rather keep thing simple no fancy templates, stamps, stickers especially washi tape I use those in junk journals. Coloured pens can be useful to highlight different topics no more than 2 colours.

[@dangell8984]

@@7Fupsy7 That is exactly what I did and feel so relieved and light. Very happy with getting back to what it really is and about. I bought two of the 2ns Edition Bullet Journals and ready to get started!

[@Rebellum1]

Anyone else here from that Tumblr post about how bullet journaling has been gentrified by neurotypicals into an aesthetic movement and how the original guy developed the method because he has a learning disability and this is meant to be an aid, not an art piece? This guide is so good and actually makes it seem useful to me instead of just another thing to stress about.

[@LoreEclectic]

I feel called out

[@martinezruizcanalesaguilar5986]

Yeah, that post encourage me a lot, I'm reconsidering trying bullet journaling once again after being discouraged by the "aesthetic" aspect playing a huge role in some internet communities.

[@khalasso]

yep, that post honestly opened my eyes. now im actually interested in bullet journaling

[@mikeg4691]

How do you gentrify a personal habit?

[@iamalphalim]

This IS the creator of it speaking in this video My bullet journal is exactly like this in that it’s all handwritten with ONE gel ink pen I even draw the lines by hand, without a ruler As a person with perfectionistic tendencies, introducing different coloured inks and art would be my idea of a self-invented hell On my ninth bullet journal now It’s been a liberating practice!

[@powerpuff4ever]

I always come back to the original how to. I love watching flip throughs and plan with me videos but some people's bullet journals are so complicated and I get discouraged so quickly because I want to incorporate all these intricate spreads and I forget how simple the journal can be

[@WhalesInTheClouds]

People decorate for different reasons, usually either because it invests them more in the journal, or because color coding makes more sense to them at-a-glance than the more minimalist approach. You're not doing it wrong if that doesn't work for you.

[@jamierainford9287]

Like WhalesInTheClouds said do what works for you... for me I love to do art and doodling and colourful themes and trackers and that helps me while also giving me a creative outlet but another whole idea of bullet journalling is that you don’t have to be amazing at calligraphy or good at art or have neat handwriting because anyone can do it

[@dvf4550]

@Kelli Sees Amen!

[@nothankyou5524]

So do i.

[@shalomantony]

3 years late but I feel this. I've always been scared to start because they all look so beautiful. I've tried a bunch of times and I always screwed up or got it right and get scared to write in it with a shitty ass pen or whatever stationery I have on me at that time. Eventually it became too time consuming for me for the journal to serve it's purpose even though I liked to do the artistic part of it. I'm glad this video exists because I've seen people have the same struggle. In the end it IS your journal and it doesn't have to be so complicated after all!

[@ASMRconKiki]

This is a fantastic method! Thank you so much!

[@maxflor33mejia16]

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[@Andrea-uy8qd]

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[@Andrea-uy8qd]

Amo tu asmr uwu💖

[@marthaberlin9335]

I am retired, age 75. First learned of this method from my college-age granddaughter. I was intrigued by what she was doing, even though she puts a lot more artistry than I would into her bullet journaling, but this perfectly fits her personality. What intrigued me most was that it was working for her. She struggled through high school and first 2 years of college keeping it all together and getting things done. In my working days, most of my jobs featured lots of multi-tasking, and I was better than average keeping myself and my job organized. I even used my own version of many of these same ideas noted here (rats! that I didn't think to monopolize on that! haha). Okay, I'm retired and my in-box is still full! Two half-written novels. Quilts in various stages of completion. Books to read. Travel. Blah, blah, blah. Life is full, thank you. Many times I've said to myself, "I need to approach my to-do lists and projects as though I am at work." Easy said. Hard to do. I'm jumping in with bullet journaling and I'm going to use what I have on hand: spiral notebooks. Anticipating filling more than one journal, I will mark the outside of each journal with my name, Bullet Journal, and beginning date. Will add end date when it's full. Your video was right on point and was just enough to get me moving! Thanks.

[@shrutisinha7]

you sound so cool, just saying

[@WeirdAlSuperFan]

On the internet, nobody knows you're 75

[@karenmangkennedy7495]

Hi Martha! I really enjoyed your comments. I'm wondering, 2 years on, how it's going for you? I really need something to help my mind stay focused and bought a "fancy" bujo a few weeks ago (see what I mean?lol) and have started the process of learning how to use it. I almost feel overwhelmed by the set up but I think I can do it. Perhaps I can "zen out" putting the effort into seeing my life on paper.

[@awsomesaragirl]

I mean, I'm only 20 but I'm having a similar experience with at work, I'm advancing fast because I get things done quickly and can multitask very well, but my personal life is a mess! Like I've been putting off making doctors appointments, half finished art projects, finishing paperwork for myself, and more. But work? Amazing! I've always wished I could just apply my work work ethic to my life work ethic. Please let me know if this worked for you. I'd love to hear it!

[@dearnia2728]

@@karenmangkennedy7495 in my own experience, if you're finding it hard to start just get a simple spiral notebook so your aren't so intimidated by starting and making mistakes, then move on to something more refined and fancy. Just have fun with it and make silly little mistakes, it's what's worked for me.

[@maja2602]

A long time I thought that a Bullet Journal NEEDS to be artsy and stuff, but it never worked for me to keep a Bullet Journal artsy and decorative. I also started them because I just wanted to have a beautiful looking journal...Even though they were useless for me. Last year during Homeschooling I felt so disorganized and wanted to start Bullet journaling to be more organized. I am picky with Notebooks but I was lucky and found a perfect one for me (dots, cream-white paper, dots, round corners, grey...) Then I followed this Video, step by step and started my first Bullet Journal which worked for me. I completed 2 Bullet Journals since then. Sometimes I don't use it everyday and I wish I would use it more. I still forget things and also things in my Bullet Journal which I made to help me. I use my Bullet Journal especially to organize school related stuff, so I can overview (?) it better. Everytime I start a new Bullet Journal, I follow this Video. Before I start my new Bullet Journal I always go through my old one and think about things in my journal I want to change ("Layouts..."). But I often end up not doing it, because I want to keep my journal imperfect, so I don't end up trying to make it perfect. Usually I don't decorate my Bujo. And I don't really design something or so. I write in fountain pen or pen and I use pencil and highlighters to highlight things and add a bit of colour. On some pages I do some doodling, some leaves or a flower or some dots... Just random stuff... I love going through my old journals. They are not beautiful but I like it in general to look trough full notebooks. I like looking through pictures with beautifully decorated journals, because, well, they are just nice to look at. I have to be careful with myself, so that I stay with my journal and that I don't think I should make my journal more beautiful. I rather have a not beautifully designed and decorated Bullet Journal which is important to me because I can pour myself into it than having a beautifully designed Bullet Journal where I have to do so much to keep it nicely decorated and where "the Journal owns me". Sometimes I think more people should post their Bullet Journal pages whithout any decoration or special layout, so that more people understand that a Bullet Journal doesn't have to be decorated. But it is also a private place like a diary so... At the moment I have a lined notebook as my Summer-Holiday Bullet Journal. My last Bullet Journal got full right at the beginning of the Holidays. For the new academic year I will start a new one. I also bought the book "The Bullet Journal Method", but it was a bit disappointing and confusing for me. Interesting for me was to learn some more details abput the story of the Bullet Journal. But the book was packed with stories from Ryders Life, and other stories which were interesting but absolutely not necessary. This was a bit disappointing, because I expected the book to be more minimalistic. I also found the book pretty disorganized and hard to look through the system of it which was confusing to me. This comment got very long! Wow.. Didn't expected this... I just wanted to share my experiences with bullet journaling because I thought some people might relate to this... Greetings from Northern-Germany!

[@scoogsy]

Update: I wrote a comment 9 months ago about how I’d jot this down for meetings and to do lists. I’m now completely converted to full bullet journaling. Lessons learned: 1. When starting, as Ryder says, go simple. I started with a basic note book and used the symbols system described in this video (dots, dashes and circles). This got me started, and within a matter of weeks, I realised the value of the month log and future log 2. It took me a while to understand collections. I’ve got it now. Some people might get this from the start. For others, this is likely to come organically over time, as it did me. I’d have a bunch of dot points I’d need to write out related to the same thing. For instance selling my house. Instead of every day putting down all these dot points in between my every day dot points of - doing groceries, booking an appointment with the dentist, talk with Brett about handing off work to Tim, etc. I knew I needed one place I could keep turning back to to view a “collection” of similar tasks, notes and events that related to selling my house. 3. Don’t seperate work and personal life: I tried this to start with, and almost immediately found it cumbersome. Instead, just blend it all in one. Think about the to do lists you write every day on a piece of paper. You’d likely include a mix of personal and work stuff. Do groceries, fill up the car, take dog to vet, book leave, raise issue with boss, pay electricity bill, etc. You don’t bother having seperate bit of paper at home to split these things now, don’t split it artificially with bullet journaling. Enjoy your journaling 😊

[@zucchini3857]

Thank you! :) Just got mine and am setting it up at the moment. Its already been lifting a weight off my shoulders, i definitely liked having this simple over view, its what attracted me to the bujo in the first place :)

[@carlytraxler]

this is excellent - thank you!!

[@scoogsy]

@@carlytraxler glad it helped 😊

[@kelcy7815]

Thank you so much for explaining collections. I did not understand it in the video. But after reading your explanation…I understood it quickly😊😊😊

[@lstellway]

I am in the middle of creating my own organization system and quickly came to the same conclusion: that separating different aspects of life into different contexts is not helpful.. our mind is relatively single-threaded, so creating multiple threads and trying to keep track of it all is a bit counterproductive (my opinion) - glad to hear someone else say it!

[@ddavidn]

The comments on this video are really strange. Anyway, it's not about making note-taking faster, it's about organization and being able to recall the information or utilize the notes you took. Sure it takes a few minutes to set up. You'll gain those few minutes back the first time you need to find something you wrote down two months ago.

[@candyislander3563]

Exactly! Personally I'm tired of sorting through a jillion little pieces of lists, notes, to do task, appointments, books to read, music to get ...ect...So, glad to have a Collection page to keep adding and subtracting to ...and have a shopping list that I can simply number-use-throw away and replace with the same number and keep it in the same place (I'm using unlined 3 hole punched copy paper in an 81/2 by 11 notebook.

[@johnroekoek12345]

You wouldn't say, but the method connects the what with the why. And topsecret: you inevitably learn from this. A pre made note app lists your tasks, but you don't learn anything.

[@kennapersonal]

True that

[@entrcpy]

I wish I could just turn off the comments. This is the source of how to use the ANALOG system. Don't fall for the pretty colors. He says it rather plain and simple, "The difference between being busy and being productive". It's a great system

[@theaaliyahshow8474]

But u comment too XD

[@DisneyFan1]

@theeverlastingspiral Agreed so selfish she could turn on restricted mode so she wouldn't see comments.

[@amberslilrose3954]

I love adding art to my journal! It's a relaxation technique for me! A creative outlet/release which is so overlooked!

[@kennapersonal]

@@amberslilrose3954 me too! I don't think anyone should put the pressure on themselves to make it look cute... Whereas for me it's a great thing for me to make videos on and it's definitely a type of meditation for me!

[@CVPIDSHEART]

@@amberslilrose3954 me too! But I want mine to be simple! No hate on the art but ill go over kill some days

[@boxingzorket]

Best intro bullet journal video I have watched. Straight to the point. No mindless chatter about the color and texture of the journal No annoying finger rings, gangly bracelets, butterfly clips, glitter, kitty stickers, little pink pens, etc. What a joy to find you. You are the KonMarie of journaling. Love it. Thank you.

[@buzzi2k]

If I'm not mistaken, Ryder invented bullet journalling :) or at least systemized it in this way. The more decorative ones have adapted it to their own preferences/needs. I love this original minimalist version though! works very well for me too x

[@ElisaTayler]

Elizabeth Thompson kitty stickers 😂😂😂

[@boxingzorket]

Elisa H I guess I made my pont!! :)

[@knittingnickel]

I want to know about the bracelets!

[@ishathechickie3212]

Elizabeth Thompson this is the original bullet journal video that started it all!

[@RockstarWarriorLady]

I feel like people are hating on other's who like colorful spreads, but it makes them happier which will make them more productive.

[@JessicaOrban3606]

Do what works!

[@anthonycruz2785]

Yeah, do what works but making a colorful spread is not the point of a journal

[@RockstarWarriorLady]

@@anthonycruz2785 The point of the journal is to make it into a planner for you and if you want color then it can be colorful.

[@anthonycruz2785]

@@RockstarWarriorLady I think you misunderstood. That's what I was saying. It's okay to do a colorful journal, whatever works but, it should not be your main focus.

[@imogenkemp4626]

Yeah I used to really enjoy colourful spreads as it gave me time out of my day to plan and have fun, I no longer use these because I don’t have time but it was good for me at that time

[@niaroberts2193]

it's weird watching this video coming from an AmandaRachLee video like- it's so simple he understood productivity 😔

[@baylag6303]

hahaha same

[@existentialreader5323]

Making art is productive for other people tho.

[@niaroberts2193]

@@existentialreader5323 i never said it wasn't tho-

[@existentialreader5323]

@@niaroberts2193 "he understood productivity" kinda implied that making art isn't productive

[@niaroberts2193]

@@existentialreader5323 well im sorry if i implied something different

[@kellyreed2283]

"A group of pugs is called a grumble"

[@thomasmineo]

wat

[@bodake2557]

Hmmm neat

[@Dan-rn6xm]

& a group of pigs called a ......... "grimple" which actually sounds cool.

[@palcsoke]

It takes some time to understand, but this method proved to be extremely useful for me.📖

[@emi5690]

Vicces a neved

[@dimitrav8601]

What is collection used for?i m asking cause I don't get it and you seem to understand it

[@nothankyou5524]

what takes no time to understand? turning on a faucet? flushing a toilet? drinking a glass of water? Even coffee can be made wrong without too much trouble....

[@lottielotte]

Who is watching this vid this new year? 🙋🏻 Excited for my first one.

[@YogaBlissDance]

yas old school rules!

[@etikagupta7940]

Mee

[@MichaelOKeefe734]

I just started mine on Jan 4th 2019. Helping me so far and I am just starting to scratch the surface of the concept. Good luck!

[@JZETH_]

Lotte yesssssss I’m just starting my first bullet journal and I’m trying things out to see what system I like. Having a blast honestly

[@whippyjosua]

I'm five months late😂

[@jimclarke1380]

I was totally disorganised and floating through life. This bullet journal has totally changed my life! Unfinished projects are suddenly getting done. I'm turning up to events and planning ahead. I'm booking things in advance! What a difference this has made to my life!

[@Gr95dc]

Lots of people that decorate their bullet journal kinda take offense at people saying the original method is way better than the over the top bujos we see on IG or pinterest, and I don't get it. I like to doodle and spend time decorating mine, but the truth is, doing that has affected my productivity in the past, it has even ended up being a burden instead of a help. I don't take offense at people saying that decorating your bujo is not necessary and it can be a waste of time, because it's true!! I really enjoy decorating my bujo, but now I only do it when I really have the time, before I felt pressure to make it look nice all the time, but the original method is the best way to stay organized and be productive.

[@DogsandPennies]

lots of people remember stuff better when it's in different colours and they spend a little more time on it. Just because you find the og way more helpful doesn't mean everyone does.

[@Gr95dc]

@@DogsandPennies what a way to miss the point of my comment

[@DogsandPennies]

@@Gr95dc I didn't miss the point. I just added my own opinion to the last bit you said.

[@Tiegan168]

@@DogsandPennies you definitely did miss the point

[@DogsandPennies]

@@Tiegan168 literally how. Please explain.

[@alexlynncullen9891]

First it was us Wiccans and our fear to totally screw up our books of shadows and now everyone's afraid to screw up their bullet journals :'D Thx for the video!♥

[@AndyJayLark]

You lost me at "write down all the dates of the month".

[@AB_ATT]

Ain't nobody got time for that

[@katherineh9814]

Me too!!

[@briannab5296]

That's the one part i stumble with - some months i barely have one appointment to remember, and other months i'll have four in a single day several times a month. So i either waste a lot of paper for the sparse months, or end up with not enough writing room on other months. . . . i think doing weeks instead of months will work out better for me.

[@Boxofclocks]

>You lost me at "write down all the dates of the month". Yeah, me too. Like seriously? This is laughable. For most people, I can see Bullet Journal in use for maybe one month, and then probably by the 15th of the next month people will be saying: "Yeah, ... I'm not rewriting a calendar again. That online organizer I used for years (Trello, Asana, Wunderlist, TeuxDeux, whatever) was far from perfect, but I didn't have to re-write calendars, I could see it from all my devices, my spouse couldn't just pick it up and look at it or add to it, I could attach emails or notes to tasks, I got email reminders when I wanted, I could have more than two items on a day, I could have recurring tasks, I could drag things to the proper order, I could edit items, and so on, and so forth, and on and on and on." And "Although I learned a lot, my little retro-hipster experiment with paper is over. Now I need to quit indulging myself and get stuff done. I should probably give up riding the velocipede to work. That microwave oven was actually pretty useful. This 8-inch beard is getting itchy. As cool as it is, I doubt I'll ever get the steam engine for the Model T working. And the People at Starbucks give me funny looks for using the mechanical touch typewriter at the table."

[@regisatlas]

this. like I really don't have things to do every day lol. to do lists change every day for me

[@AbbySantana]

"This would be better if it were an app" "why don't you just use your phone's calendar?"... What part of ANALOG didn't y'all understand?

[@bashisobsolete.pythonismyn6321]

1st world literacy problems.

[@ellsworth5841]

@Abby -- They are too 'new school' for analog.

[@dyright-1414]

People are just lame nowadays. By writing it down, you remember it. By writing it down, you improve your handwriting. By writing it down... ugh so many positive things that happen when you take some time

[@jamierainford9287]

Abby Santana I also most completely agree with you lol... yes it is an analog system not a digitise system just get notes and calendar if you want it to be digital. Writing it not only allows you to understand and memorise it better but to also give the opportunity to be creative. I do this a lot on my channel and my instagram (@createwithjamie)

[@lilaboxx]

I'm so used to analog planning because phones weren't allowed at my old school, so I never started planning digital. Now the Bullet Journal helps me to be better organized than I was with my storebought planner

[@allielee]

it's cool seeing this after watching so many bullet journal videos from other youtubers. much more aesthetic and creative and versatile but it's interesting to see that it started out like this.

[@eggchowderr]

I am using this planning method for my 2022 bullet journal and I'm very excited to see how it works!! Thank you for sharing this

[@mikefigure]

Same I was always depending my iPhone to do important tasks and events and somehow they never got saved so I decided to go old school and maybe jot down some notes whenever I have an idea thanks for this bullet journal

[@irenicrose]

This simple method is much more practical compared to the fancy journals. I have used the simple format for 3 years now and never went back to decorating my journal.

[@sewaller1384]

Same. Excited but nervous.

[@arapaimagold8088]

BuJo releasing us from fixed template and timeframe. The index is the one key access for all. That's how modular and almost limitless a BuJo from design perspective.

[@bachopin6081]

hi it work ? it's better now ?

[@MISSYANYI]

so helpful. thank you!

[@coconut9459]

Hiiiiii

[@user21808]

Hi

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

Thank *you* Miss Yanyi 😚

[@vaniamarantes2872]

L0b

[@santella.story.healing]

Can someone show me a simpler video. Still too confusing n seems like a waste of time

[@Katxo1831]

I had no idea the inventor of the bullet journal was male. Everyone I've seen make use of them are female, super interesting! I like the simplicity of this one.

[@Murgatroydian]

He's got a voice that is attractive to millennial women.

[@jamierainford9287]

Just shows how social media can deceive people into seeing bullet journalling as a feminine thing when really it is for everyone to organise their lives and plan

[@natchaa6020]

me too, at the beginning I think the writer is female.

[@Devilsadvocate2325]

Since when did gender got to do anything with this? 😂 Lol don't take this comment seriously but I honestly never associated bullet journalling with any gender of sorts but that's just me. Lol

[@urmama3235]

Anyone watching in 2020? Just me? Okay

[@jaydevsingh3067]

eeee.......... I don't think so.

[@sarahbryant4022]

2020 New Years Resolution: to make and attempt to keep up with one of these. Just started making one.

[@sandral.romero6125]

Me! I just got mine in the mail yesterday and looking forward to using them - my current system isn't working as well and thought I'd give a shot at something new.

[@shawnaroeland7999]

SDeeR

[@christianlopez5867]

Me also! Greetings from Buenos Aires!!

[@FreeNomad88]

This has helped me A LOT as a person with ADHD. Sure, I do forget about it sometimes and I'm still working on trying to be a bit more consistent with it, but it does help with my overall productivity and ability to remember important things, To-Do lists, ideas and brain farts. It gives me somewhere to drop things into at any point in the day that is organized enough for my brain to not have to think about too much. Side note: I realized how small your handwriting is compared to mine. I can't seem to fit those boxes with my cursive handwriting, I occupy more space so it doesn't look like a squiggly mess lol.

[@maddieek6865]

How do you come back to it? I feel like I should start setting reminders to sit down and do it LOL

[@nothankyou5524]

it's a process.... you get better over time, not perfect.....

[@ur.left.buttcheek]

I also have a lot of problems with remembering things and getting distracted and procrastination, so I'll try it out

[@callmeKitty]

I was just about to search if this works for people with ADHD! I’m undiagnosed, but I’ve tried every organizer (planners, calendars, iPhone notes, agendas, sticky notes, you name it!) and nothing seems to work. For Christmas I got a bullet journal and now I’m considering to try it and see if I don’t forget things anymore. It’s great to see someone with ADHD being successful at it, it gives me hope

[@LuceroAlvarado]

@@callmeKitty I love it, it will help you a lot. Just don't beat yourself or get discouraged if at first you forget to even open it and read the things you wrote. I got better after a few months, It helps me to declutter my mind and keep track of ideas I usually forget at the moment I come up with them...

[@Chickenwingthing]

I CANT EVEN DECIDE WHAT IM GONNA EAT THE NEXT MORNING.

[@nothankyou5524]

go somewhere else, I hope you have.....

[@m_890]

That's the stupidest comment. Next one? think of the current one, one day at a time..

[@Chickenwingthing]

m_ uh huh anyways

[@sugarinmywounds]

Me neither. But bullet journaling makes me not forget the stuff I'm actually actually able to decide. Like "I'm gonna try to wake up by 10 tomorrow" and "I'm gonna try to go for a walk tomorrow" and if I don't feel like it, or just end up not doing it then that's fine, and I can just migrate it to the next day and try again later 😊

[@aQuayQuay]

Migration makes so much more sense in this explanation!! I like the idea of moving tasks backwards (into the month log) and forwards (into the week log). I wish there was more time spent on explaining collections though!

[@barbaravaltere2432]

Example: You have many notes through your bullet journal about different books you have found out that you would like to read. In order not to seek those notes through the notebook later or forget about them, you create "a collection", a separate page or spread where you put all those books you want to read in one page. Same goes for movies you want to watch or something you would like to buy. Like a wishlist. And then you put a number of that particular page in your Index to find that page later when you have a new book/movie to add.

[@katsmith8263]

A Collection is collecting everything related to one thing into one page.

[@Eyemallfunkedup]

Sometimes the way to approach these things is to take the best qualities of several "systems" and adapt them to your own personality and way of thinking. Some of us are not able to be as rigid as is required to maintain such a system, so we have to adapt it's best methods to ourselves; and not ourselves to it.

[@nothankyou5524]

who told you not to. I didn't and I'm doing fine. You can't use someone elses system, but you can create your own? What do you think this guy did?

[@mischiiix33]

I love coming back to this video, to remind myself that I don't have to do anything fancy. It reminds me why I even started with bullet journaling!

[@lailanityler2380]

Okay, more of a ‘decorative’ bullet journaler here- I understand both sides of this argument completely. I’ve BEEN on both sides of it to some extent. So I’ll just say this- There isn’t absolutely anything wrong with keeping your journal as plain as Ryder does. The bullet journal system was designed to be a tool that helps you manage your time and tasks more effectively. There’s nothing wrong with solely using it for that purpose. I’m sure that purpose could be freeing for a lot of people. Like a LOT a lot of people. Making them more productive and clear of mind and all those good things. Clearly it HAS done that for at least a few people. Otherwise it wouldn’t be as popular as it is. There ALSO isn’t anything wrong with decorating your journal, if it’s therapeutic for you or you find it fun/relaxing/helpful- literally go for it. I know I love doing it because purely utilitarian style would bore me and I’d stop using it (I’ve got ADHD). I’ve been bullet journaling for about 2 1/2 years now putting ‘pizzazz’ into my monthly set-ups and collection spreads because I enjoy it. It allows me an outlet for my creativity while also letting me get a handle on my shit and keep the train rolling in terms of my personal productivity and time management. BuJo is supposed to be whatever works for the person using the system. While there are certainly wrong ways to bullet journal (the ways that make you more stressed, or anxious, or overwhelmed), the right way relies on who you are, and what works for you. The system, above all, is adaptable. If BuJo is a crafty hobby that brings you joy and nothing more, that’s great! Keep it up. If BuJo is your way of buckling down and getting shit done without the bells and whistles, that’s fantastic. Keep doing you. And if your BuJo falls somewhere in the middle (like mine does), that’s great too. The key is to find a way to make it best work for you, and nothing more.

[@myneoangel4299]

Yeah idk why people get so upset. If they want to decorate their journal, let them. Who cares, it’s a just a tool! Use it how it best works for you. ✌️

[@lailanityler2380]

@shah That’s, literally my entire point- homie 😂. I simply pointed out that the system is also an adaptable one, and people can change/switch things around to what works for them depending on what they want out of it. The bullet journal system is one of flexibility, and yet maintaining structure within that flexibility. That way everyone can have their own takes depending on what works for them. So, yes, you’re right- but I just pointed out that for a lot of people (such as myself), there’s a little bit more to it than just that. Edit: I removed a redundant sentence, that’s all 😂

[@tatianatyler9975]

@shah I kind of feel you went into this looking for an argument or a reason to disagree with people. That or you have a difficult time with contractions, though there is nothing wrong with that. Misunderstandings happen, but the line you used “there isn’t absolutely anything wrong with keeping your journal as plain,” specifically states that she backs for opinion. I’ll break it down for you so you can have a better understanding, and why or how to change certain things to help you understand things better in the future. Now, I’m going to start by breaking down the contraction for you. “There is not absolutely anything wrong with keeping your journal as plain.” Now, I can see that in the syntax (which means sentence structure) it is ordered a little confusingly, so we are going to either reorder or take out words that are not necessary to the understanding of the sentence, like absolutely. Now we are left with “There is not anything wrong with letting your journal as plain.” From this, you can see it gets a little easier to understand, as it’s “not anything wrong;” however, it can be simplified to “nothing,” because “not anything”=“nothing.” So now the sentence is “There is nothing wrong with keeping your journal as plain.” Now we can add back our descriptor “There is absolutely nothing wrong with keeping our journal as plain as Ryder does.” So, as you can see, she agrees with you, she just also agrees with the notion that you can spend your time decorating it and making it pleasing to the eye as well. Now, there is a chance that you just didn’t take time to read the actual comment and overlooked it, which is understandable, but I just want to make sure that you are going into these kinds of things as educated as possible. So, no hatred of course, but hopefully you’ll be able to apply what I did to help you simplify and ensure you understand what others are saying before looking to make an argument with someone who is on your side- or even in day to day life. Best regards

[@cheryltyler9412]

@@tatianatyler9975 😂 thank you!

[@heyyflorin]

When ever you say "Go to your next blank page," or "go to your next blank spread." You aren't telling us how many pages to skip and from your video, you are fairly liberal with your page skipping. "Next blank page" would imply the very next page, but you clearly aren't doing that. By not indicating the reasoning behind giving yourself extra pages, you are leaving new potential users like me confused. It would be helpful to at least mention why you are leaving blank spaces.

[@heyyflorin]

+evr08 Actually, he's doing it with Future Log as well. You can see at 1:21 that future log shows pages 1-4. So that means two spreads of future log. He then skips to page 7 to start the month log. Anyways, I know it's nit-picky and I'm a fully grown adult that can just figure it out myself. But I think it's a good system and the creator is obviously trying to enlist others to try it. So I thought I'd mention it.

[@bulletjournal]

+Florin Mehedinti other than the index and the future log, I really do mean "next". The page numbers and the index allow you to move freely within the book. Sometimes people skip a few pages to secure room for whatever it is they're currently working on, but I rarely do that. I hope that helps!

[@heyyflorin]

+Bullet Journal Thanks for the reply!

[@wielwiel0]

+evr08 He skips two pages after the two initial index pages to leave space for another six months. It took me a while to figure that out. There is also another instance where he instructs us to turn to the next blank spread. I just left to black pages to be on the safe side in each case. I am so excited about this new system. I am going to force myself to stick to it. Keeping this neat little journal with me wherever I go! Even though I had to tear our several pages due to confusion about this tutorial :D

[@1janiesuper]

some books have a front leaf page between the lined pages and the cover. You don't want to write on the back of this. Flip again to the first spread, which is usually the next page following the first page. Every book is different so you should just do what works for you.

[@NeptuneRising70]

People who "got lost" writing down the days of the month: how hard is it to write 1-31 and then add M-Su? Wow, are you that into instant gratification? This isn't that hard to follow and honestly I think it will work best for people who are actually goal oriented and have both long and short-term goals to accomplish. And if you don't "have time" for this, why are you sitting on your ass watching KZbin videos? So much pseudo "Oh I'm SO busy" in the comments.

[@yxw6528]

Neptunes Net THIS 👏👏👏

[@ann-marieellis3102]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@twiggyjali]

People are retarded.

[@jeaneb]

exactly!! i don’t get the complaints and apparent distaste for this method. it’s helping a lot of people organize their thoughts & lives. IF YOU CAN’T BE BOTHERED TO SET THIS UP, DON’T DO IT. NO ONE SAID YOU HAVE TO. geez!

[@kimonaNo1]

A few months it could get tedious though

[@erick-gmz]

Always find myself coming back here to share the link lol, i'm soon to start my third volume bujo.. One thing to remember though, a bullet journal is a tool, to help you organize, order, sketch, take notes, make charts, literally anything but you have to put the effort to keep it going if you want the long term benefits. My first one is nothing like the second, you adjust the system to your specific needs, now if you don't build on it yourself then it''ll never adjust to you

[@KA-eu9sy]

Bullet Journalling supposed to organize and simplify your life, not add to it. So: 1. Use a clear ruler to draw straight lines. 2. Use erasable pens ( Pilot Frixion Clicker 07 ) 3. Use Leuchtturm 1917 Dotted 4. Use an annual calendar, monthly and a daily log. Do not add a weekly. Too much criss crossing of information. 5. If you accidentally leave your bullet journal with erasable ink in the sun, and all the ink disappeared. ( trust me, it will happen ) >>> STICK IT INTO THE FREEZER

[@Geeklord1999]

Years later, and I'm still referring back to this intro video when I kickstart my bujo practice. Thanks for keeping it simple, and sharing your techniques

[@loganmahoney2284]

Mastery of the fundamentals is greatness

[@MrMshaka]

this seems interesting. I'm trying to get it. right now I'm a bit lost. it's a lot all at once for me. lol

[@ntothe3rdpower]

Shaka Harrison I've joined a couple of Facebook groups and people share what they are doing it's really helpful

[@MrMshaka]

Nola Millar I want to bullet journal on a tablet! Lol

[@saltycrotchwhiff3946]

@Shaka, have you done it? I am interested in it, because I need more structure for my things, but this was also a little bit too much for me at once.

[@ajbunches825]

Ryder: your bullet journal system is beautifully integrated to handle the plethora of calendar dates, tasks and notes that I have struggled to get into one system. I used a daily Franklin Covey planner for years so this is similar but I love that I can choose the notebook. Your index is the missing key to being able to look back at previous entries. Also, your system means I will have no more expensive paper waste from days when I don’t update my manual calendar. Awesome! Like most folks nowadays, I have several categories of tasks, appointments & notes-some for work, family, church, hobbies… This bullet system is able to be customized to handle keeping track of each of them. Kudos to you. This should be taught to kids in junior high since they need to know how to plan so they can succeed in HS, College & life. I wish I had known then what I know now! Thanks, Ryder.

[@bulletjournal]

I, too, wish I knew then what I have learned now!

[@miharin]

Coming back to the OG version cause now bullet journaling has become a basic necessity for many but the artsy bujo is so hyped which makes me so overwhelmed and to top it off , so many bullet journaling videos have lost the basic point and have started to overdose the idea with BS. I love this simple version. I'll be only watching this channel and no other channel , this simple version is probably the most accessible , achievable and productive among all the other systems I have seen.

[@emmanuelapata2988]

1. Create a Mental Inventory (map) : - Things you need to do - Things you should do - Things you want to do 2. Ideation: For each item in inventory, ask yourself: 1. Is it vital? 2. Does it matter? If answer is no for both questions, cross that item off your list 3. Set goals: Break big goals into actionable little projects, that satisfies: - No barriers (doesn’t depend on anything) - Clearly defined tasks - Takes less than a month (If not, split) 4. Update your map 5. Form a habit Recap: (RID) - R: Reflect Declutter your mind by creating a mental inventory. Get rid of the things that don’t matter - I: Ideate: Focus on things that interest you by designing small actionable projects. - D: Dedicate: Get into a daily habit of updating your mental invetory.

[@user-mf1li9lf8k]

Bullet journaling is ADHD HEAVEN

[@FestusOmega]

The only reason this has ten million views is because of people having to watch it twenty or thirty times to remind them how they're supposed to use their bullet journal.

[@rapozaofl]

"Best app of 2016" paper and pen! Gbfkm!

[@FunWithBobbyBalistic]

I’m gonna give this a go after years of knowing of it.

[@ancmolfese4825]

how is it going?

[@laypyu]

@@ancmolfese4825 Guess he forgot about it. :D

[@hybro8]

Bro this is so much better than the other guides on the internet that have you drawing all sorts of crap in the journal. Thank you for this!

[@Pinkiiiiii9]

PSA to those who are judgemental and hateful enough to sink to the level of getting offended by a new journaling method: *Stop discrediting an obviously effective system just cause you don't get it or its not your cup of tea, THANKS and G O O D B Y E.*

[@guadachadderdon5828]

Best most effective method I’ve used in getting organized and not missing a thing. I wish I started sooner

[@alexvesel1]

This just made me realize how meaningless our lives actually are.

[@lemonadepie9631]

of course it is. but you can still enjoy it :)

[@Andre-bi3gq]

Great!

[@stevenkyle2313]

I swear I was thinking this

[@ann-marieellis3102]

Do things have to be meaningful to be enjoyed?

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

@ alexvesel1...“Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Just saying...

[@flyingmintbunnyouo9407]

Why do ppl think this is hard to follow? this is so useful now I've got a bullet journal

[@darlenecuker9711]

Five years later I come back to review the genius behind the basics. Thanks for sharing this brilliant concept.

[@alicelovescheese]

I only knew al these colourful bullet journals with stickers that influencers show and I thought them as a waste of time until a friend send me this video and gave me a dot bullet journal. Maybe this is the way I will stop procrastinating and forgetting things and meetings. Thank you fot keeping it simple.

[@sesseljabs964]

I think my notebook is satan. it has twenty lines so every time I divide it by 3 it poops out a 6.666666

[@WiWillemijn]

lol

[@ResidentTitan]

you're hilarious

[@poutinedavid8937]

I think the first Apple (or may Apple2?) was sold for $666.66

[@myorangesaregone]

LMAO

[@Evija3000]

Take 18 lines to divide by 3 and use the leftover 2 for a heading, doodles or an inspirational quote xD

[@noragree]

Thank you, Ryder. I keep coming back to the original format that you created. It is so helpful.

[@justalurkr]

A grumble of pugs just tickles me. Thank you, Ryder, for this life-changing system.

[@evlo9190]

One thing to note was that they should've pointed out that when creating the FUTURE LOG; the first month that you put down should be the next UPCOMING MONTH, not the one that you are currently on, as its intended use is to put down tasks and related events that you wouldn't put down on your CURRENT month. Overall though, I'm super excited about this! Just bought a sort of generic "Bulleting Log" From OfficeMax for like $10. I'm looking forward to a couple of months from now when I'm not backlogged with 4 months of procrastination and poor choices. ANYONE ELSE?

[@anan6076]

Just finished my first Bullet Journal and preparing my second one. Awesome system. Minimalistic method that streamlined my thoughts, tasks, appointments and projects. Very flexible to individual user and project needs.

[@sesseljabs964]

am I the only one that decided to have the index marked in the index?

[@tjsulz]

literally laughed out loud. thank you.

[@Angelina_Rose]

Index. Page. 1. Index :P

[@nothankyou5524]

I like it. Sense of humor is a sign of brilliance. wish I had said it.....

[@sharanyaranjan2264]

I had started bullet journaling in 2021 and I tried to make it aesthetic but it didn't work our for me. In the end all I did was waste my supplies. But now I realized that I need to keep a normal journal and a bullet journal as I need to sort out my really complicated emotions and be on time for school. I am gonna resume journaling thanks to u Ryder.

[@susanwalker9504]

Ryder you have changed my life for the good. Not only has the bullet journal revolutioned my mental well being, but your kind, calming, and peaceful presence is a gift to my soul. Thank you.

[@IvyShine]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This has changed my life over the past 2 years.

[@ValidityJ]

This was the clearest, most concise & condensed description of "how to bullet journal" I've seen yet! Thank you for keeping it simple. I love seeing how everybody decorates their journal, very inspiring. But they are all missing the mark on just giving me the nuts & bolts of how to actually bullet journal. I appreciate the down & dirty tutorial. Thanks again 🥰

[@Angela-wc8bk]

Great video for beginners - I saw some ridiculous videos prior to seeking out the inventor, which were extremely offputting. I wanted exactly this - an ADULT explaining it and examples of a minimalist, functional bullet journal. Not one with stickers, doodles, and curly fonts all over it. This is a powerful tool, especially for those with ADD. I have just set up my bullet journal in the last week, and I can already see it's implications for improving my life. I use it constantly throughout the day, to capture fleeting thoughts while remaining 'on task'. Loving it! Edit: I use the 'Travellers Notebook' (basically a leather cover inside which notebooks can be inserted & removed when filled), with three inserts. The first is a grid notebook I use for the logs, shopping lists, current projects, etc. The 2nd is blank for sketching. The 3rd is for Collections I'll keep in there long-term so I don't have to transfer into a new journal - contacts, important information, art medium swatches, travel ideas, quotes etc. Love it so much!

[@starcrossreverie]

I seriously need a bullet journal, I have so many things I want and need to do, but keep forgetting to do them! Thanks for this video, it was super easy to understand!

[@4na1u.]

I love how impersonal and practical this video is, like it was truly made to help other people. Other journaling videos are way too focused on personal experiences rather than being objective. Thanks for that!

[@GabyBong]

Might pick up bullet journaling again. Before I tried to make it pretty but after entering senior year I just stopped caring but I need to get my priorities right so I’ll do this method instead 😌

[@williamwalters3796]

I’d say definitely pick up using a BUJO again, it doesn’t need to be a big artistic effort on every spread. Sometimes I draw, other times it’s just a clean minimal spread with text focused on penmanship. The most important part is getting started, and building a habit out of using it. I started to use a Bullet Journal again in December. Before in 2018 I had set one up but the pen I used ran out of ink, and I couldn’t find any re-fills. Up until December I had used cheap dollar ruled paper notebooks and pencil. I found that a nice feeling pen helps, or pencil. I use a Zebra G-402 I got in a 2 pack at Walmart, I like it because it has some weight and is easy to grip.

[@dlgm161]

The most important thing about the original Ryder Carroll approach to BuJo is it works. It gets the job done and yes, it empowers me. The fancy artwork approach strikes me as distracting. This way is minimalist. And blindingly effective.

[@AlishaArlene]

I like this concept, though not for actually keeping track of anything. I use a weekly planner for all of that. I really like the idea of using this style as a "personal journal". lol Weird maybe, but to keep a journal and, using bullet points, keep track of my thoughts/feelings intrigues me- especially as someone with anxiety and depression. It can be helpful to get my worries and/or frustrations down on paper, yet without writing an entire novel to do it. Thanks for sharing!

[@CartyCreative]

This is so awesome. I've been taking notes on my computer for years because I love the organization that digital notes allow, as far as spacing, arrangement, organization, etc. At my new job its just quicker and less distracting to take notes in a notebook like everyone else does. This organization has answered all my concerns with written notes. Thanks!

[@madelineanabella6400]

Here are a a few more huge reasons why this is worth the time. By sitting down and taking a little bit of time to set a bullet journal up , you will save time in the long run. It’s like a business plan but it’s for your life. A “ life plan”. Also, The laws of attraction are in use here. By thinking about, writing about , seeing and rereading your bullet journal, You are using visualization , planning, reading over your goals etc which helps bring about or. Manifest your dreams

[@dhidhi1000]

I study engineering. I have to learn calculus, physics, differential equations, linear algebra... And I'm just starting to realize that time management and keeping tasks records is just so much harder (and important).

[@jamierainford9287]

Dhiego Bersan boy... get a bullet journalling and organise your life lol

[@nothankyou5524]

First, your are a braggart and probably full of it. And as a student of physics, when did you ever see anyone managing time? Who are you, Loki of Azgard or something?

[@nfistfu]

Somehow, this video was just long enough that I was only starting to get overwhelmed... And then it ended. This is a very well executed explanation.

[@BartSchuck]

Nice video. I used a somewhat similar method decades ago when I was "Facility Coordinator" for a about 100 employees in a software development firm. Essentially I was shipping/receiving, stock clerk, vendor liaison and a few other hats. I developed a form on standard paper that allowed me to track any sort of interaction, whether it was an incoming request/actionable item, or something I was expecting in response from another person, department, organization. There were categories that helped me quickly organize. Each sheet got put in a 3-ring binder with tabs depending on a "major" category. At the end of the day each note was reviewed for completion status. It was an excellent system that took elements of professional daily organizers. What this system has WAAYYYY over mine is it's "freeform" design to keep notes uncluttered.

[@sojajunge]

So, as someone who has used a BuJo for about 6 months now, I don't get a lot of the negative comments. My BuJo has evolved into something far more intricate than this, including weekly instead of daily logs, a lot of (monthly) trackers and collection pages that I fill out every day, and it still only takes me about 5 minutes every evening to do. Setting up my weekly takes about 5-10 minutes. All of my monthly spreads take about 20-30 minutes, and I can cut down on a lot of that by making it more simple. I just don't get how writing down the date of the day plus a to do list is too time-consuming to do, and maybe you need a better system of organisation if you feel like you don't have 2 minutes to spare. I'm glad you found time to comment though.

[@nothankyou5524]

Why does it matter to you what you get and what you don't get.

[@LaughterOnWater]

How much battery does this take, and will it fill up my RAM? Is it bluetooth compatible? Will I need a gorilla glass page protector? What size battery does the stylus use? I'm probably going to need a larger SD card...

[@addas1392]

What exactly does a blank spread mean? Do you mean by the next page? How many pages should we leave for each collection? Edit: I am so inspired. Thank you so much. I can't cash in on a proper journal yet. So it's just my simple 100-page spiral notebook and me, for now. I really will work myself to stick to it. Do keep posting your content. Love your website too. Thanks again. 2nd edit: Switched the spiral notebook with a plain staple-binded one. Spiral one had lines which made it difficult to section the pages.

[@Sintanity]

This video makes me want to cry? It's like. An updated version of how I organize my thoughts already anyway. I love the super simple and visual markers for the bullet points, they're SO easy to understand! I use a similar system at work to keep my tasks organized- I always make a new "to do" list every day, by copying over the things i didn't get to the previous day, and crossing out the things I DID do. Going back and re-reading things I never crossed out (or copied over) gives me a 2nd reading to see if I need to actually do that task or if it's no longer relevant. It's a little messy, due to the nature of my work, but this... this is so simple it's. It's simply brilliant. Thank you

[@snifflesnortbob]

Same.

[@audreyklingele4993]

The method you described for daily tasks at work… does adding on the monthly and future log bring something more? I’m struggling with prioritization and tasks that take different amounts of time. Thanks for your comment!

[@Sintanity]

@@audreyklingele4993 Not for me, at the momebt! I have two notebooks, one for personal stuff and one for work. I work in film, and for my current show there really aren't many long term tasks I need to do. I imagine if you were doing something like project management where you have a lot of long term goals to work toward, having a future goals section would be really helpful! You could also, instead of focusing just on your day-to-day tasks, have a "weekly goals" log if that helps better. At the start of each week you could start by writing out what you need to accomplish for the week, ie, "This week I want to have the supplies cabinet organized", which you could then break up into "Monday is for top shelf organizing", "tuesday is for middle shelf", etc. But it depends a lot on what your work is and what your goals and tasks are :)

[@judivanerden3415]

Definitely going to use this in my classes this year. Handwriting is important: encourages students to slow down and think. Also, the latest research indicates a striking correlation between handwritten notes and memory retention. Can't wait to use this method personally and professionally. Thank you!!!

[@rayrosen]

I'm starting my first bullet journal today! Couldn't wait until the new year:) Thank you for this awesome tool!!!!

[@debbyfebriany8971]

rayro zen how was your bullet journal?

[@TinyRayofSunshine]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful system, Ryder! I LOVE it! Congratulations on 2 million + views! :)

[@zaid_nt7092]

Please, Give me your opinion or recommend me a book ♥️ I have finished high school ,now ...1)i have to get to medical school because it is the only way to live in my country as society and parents say ....i feel lost...medicine is a long and hard road so im i going to continue with it (i dont know if i like it or not it is just forced on me) ...2)i want to learn about a lot of things some of them is just a hobby or of curiousity like psychology and some might be to work as freelancer like a youtuber or designer maybe im not sure (but how can i have a clear structure on what to do daily as habits without being overwhelmed by the amount of content out there and how to learn from internet like youtube without wasting my day on it ...my question might be complicated but this is how my life looks like haha😅

[@marioob8361]

After watching this video, I don’t need to look at anything else. The simplicity of it all is what got me. I’m working on so many projects all at once that it becomes overwhelming at times and I feel I don’t get things done in a timely manner especially, using notes from my phone. That already could be a pain and distraction because I’m using my phone. Bullet journaling is such a good way to give the phone and your brain a rest, focus and bring ideas together quickly and efficiently but mostly go back to the pen and sheet of paper without relying on modern tech to get your life organized. and for the perfectionist like me… DON’T OVERTHINK IT, KEEP IT SIMPLE LOL