How To Start a Bullet Journal for Beginners!

As I prepare to set up a brand new Bullet Journal, I have found myself thinking about advice I'd give to BuJo beginners out there about to start their Bullet Journal journey. In this video, I will share tips and tricks for both your mindset and actual physical set up from my experience of using a BuJo for almost 6 years!
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[@PlantBasedBride]

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[@kayleebatsch5398]

could you do bullet journaling for fun and just because it’s very calm?

[@jackygarza.10]

I am starting my bullet journal today and ps I love you

[@ALE220fficial]

Hey, i'm thinking of starting a bullet journal for my d&d character (for a bit of context: half-demon rogue/warlock of the archfey) any advice?

[@gypsy_scholar]

Thank you for this message.

[@mirandaaralyn]

this is a sign. i just bought a bullet journal today. the universe is telling me to not be scared

[@PlantBasedBride]

I’m so glad the timing worked out! I’m excited for you to get started 🥰

[@jammukashmirvlogger]

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[@smokefire_6973]

I just got one yesterday but im too scared to start it...

[@sydneesheriff212]

I got one on Saturday and I have touched it but than realize I had no idea what I was doing so i erased it

[@brutal8212]

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[@staserl_owl]

Some extra tips for those who start their first bujo. 1. Take in the consideration what size notebook and with which cover you need, it can be really important. My example: I first started with a cheap A4 dotted notebook, they just were everywhere. And even though the system itself worked for me, I rarely used it. It was thin (80 pages) with a relatively thin cover so it was super uncomfortable to use it without a table (subway, train, any quick notes taking situation). It was also uncomfortable to use it in college cause we have pretty narrow desks there and it was impossible to fit in a laptop, books and bujo so I can easily use them all during classes. And obviously it didn't fit into every bag. So I just ended starting a new notebook with stronger cover, 105 sheets and A5 size. 2. It's almost okay to drop current notebook and start a brand new one without having finished the first yet if there are some reasons. Especially if the previous one didn't worked for you. Please don't feel any guilt for doing this. You can always use that paper as palette or for some other needs or just recycle it. 3. Even though dotted notebooks are the most used in bujo community and dots can be helpful you may need blank notebook or lined or with squares. A5 or B5 sizes are also not a must have. It all just depends on your needs. 4. It's okay not to use all the key characters. Or even all of them and create your own key which suits you best. Or even don't use any characters at all. (Ex. I use rolling weekly so I don't need all those migration characters and I list appointments in my daily logs without any bullet just by starting with a time like that "mon, 1 10.00 dentist 13.00-14.30 criminal law class (essay)". So I actually don't use that key but the system is still there for me and so it may be for you too). 5. (Not that important) Old postcards or carton covers of your school notebooks (if they had some pictures and were not just some solid colour) can be super nice for decoration and you can try them before buying any washi tape and/or stickers.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing these, Anastasia ❤️

[@jhanine0923]

I startef by using dotted too and realized that grid is what I really need. So ive been using grid for 3 years now. Now, I am experimenting and trying to do journaling on dotted notebook. :)

[@vidvardhan3623]

Great points! I wanted to add to point 1 that sometimes starting with a smaller notebook can also be less daunting. My first bullet journal was a tiny A6 dotted notebook that I could carry almost anywhere! And it felt a lot easier to fill up. :) As I got used to setting up spreads, I realised I needed extra space so my second (current) bujo is a B6 Archer and Olive journal.

[@luvvkitties]

Ty SO much for this!

[@pratikshyapriyadarshini3471]

Thank you for the tips

[@lejindary4649]

Her: bullet journaling is supposed make you calmer.. Me: tries to draw a flower. Me: Messes up Also me: gets mad

[@Cheddar_Shred]

I can't tell you how many pages I have ripped out BC I messed up one detail.

[@studyspill7066]

@@Cheddar_Shred I really wanna start a journal XD but I think I won’t be able to draw and then get stressed XD

[@studyspill7066]

ARMYY💜

[@Cheddar_Shred]

@@studyspill7066 honestly, for me, just do a continuous line and constantly go over the lines you've already drawn, then colour it in. Works best for floral shit

[@sydneesheriff212]

So me lol you just have to learn that mistakes are ok

[@joymakes]

Omg 😱 I wish I had this video when I started bullet journaling! Thank you so much!!! 🥰

[@PlantBasedBride]

Aw what a compliment! I’m glad you liked the video 🥰

[@lilyannakelley8565]

Right!

[@zagreus964]

why 😱

[@jammukashmirvlogger]

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[@jen_vg]

I absolutely loved how you emphasized the fact that your beautiful bujo is a product of your growth over time. It is such a nice reminder for a perfectionist newbie like myself.

[@blackechobujohi1713]

Me: been bullet journaling for three years Also me seeing this notif: YES PLEASE QUEEN TEACH ME

[@PlantBasedBride]

LOL thank you for the support 🙌😂

[@chelmin88]

this is me even though i've been bullet journalling for more than a year =D

[@easilydistractedbystickers]

Lol exactly

[@jammukashmirvlogger]

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[@stoneycas]

why did I click on this when I've been bullet journalling for 5+ years 😂

[@PlantBasedBride]

Lol I hope it was enjoyable anyway! 😂❤️

[@CocoaHerBeansness]

me too but I still found it useful.

[@sugarinmywounds]

I've also been bullet journaling for years, but this is the best video introducing bullet journaling that I've ever seen. Everyone should watch this before starting. Especially the emphasis on it being personal and unique and that you really don't have to make it any special kind of way, and bringing up the fact that you will make mistakes and it's totally fine. I think some people get put off trying the system because they feel a lot of pressure coming with it when the best part of the system is that it's so flexible, it doesn't have to put any pressure on you at all.

[@jammukashmirvlogger]

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[@reemmwahba1081]

Actually this made feel better about the way I journal and specially since 2020 really made me stop journaling, hopefully I'll journal again. I miss it.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Oh good! I’m so glad ❤️❤️❤️

[@jammukashmirvlogger]

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[@abigailgurd6981]

Love this, I will be showing my 11 yro daughter who's just got into bullet journaling with no encouragement from me, also so glad it's not just me who doesn't track habits with habbit trackers, I tried but they didn't work for me, made loads of people tracking their mental health so as so mine who suffers I thought I'd track my anxiety, but doing this just made me even more anxious🤦‍♀️

[@PlantBasedBride]

I hope she finds it helpful! ❤️ haha yeah, I started to feel the same tracking symptoms/moods so I stopped.

[@jammukashmirvlogger]

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[@amberleitao4727]

“If you never try you’ll never grow” this couldn’t be more true. I’m one of those people who is afraid to start because I’m afraid of messing up. Also, I have so many ideas swirling around in my head but I don’t have the artistic ability to put them down on paper. I tend to get discouraged before I’ve even started. I think your point of trying things to allow yourself growth is a lesson I need to apply in many areas of my life. This next stage of my life IS all about growth, so maybe I’ll just have to include that mantra in my journal. ❤️ I absolutely love your videos, and YOU. Sometimes I play your videos just to have your voice in the background because I find that listening to you tends to calm my nerves, and it puts me at ease... so thank you , more than I can ever express 🙏🏻

[@katherine6181]

I’ve had the same bullet journal for a year and a half and having my growth fully documented is really interesting and it’s super satisfying to flip through it and see it evolve

[@PlantBasedBride]

Isn’t it amazing to see how it changes over time? I love looking back at old bujos! ❤️

[@moonlampje79]

The difference between your early bujo and your recent bujo is astounding😳. I’m so glad that you were willing to show them both because it A: shows your growth and progression, and I love to see other peoples journey. B: it shows us that our journals don’t need to be aesthetically perfect, which we sometimes forget when we see all those awesome bujo video’s. And last, but most certainly not least, C: it also shows us that popular bujo youtubers also started out as beginners once and may not always have been as perfect as we always picture them to be and that gives us hope that practise indeed makes (at least a LITTLE more) perfect. Thank you for all that you do for this bullet journal community, I ❤️ your video’s!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Haha yeah, I didn’t even think to try to make my early bujos pretty 😂 I’ve always loved art but I’d fallen out of the habit of drawing, so it’s been really nice having a bullet journal to bring art back into my life!

[@tobyblue_wolf7305]

I'm so happy to have found this! I just got my bullet journal so I can help my mental health, and I'm trying to find ways to just *start* it. Also, hearing someone say that it doesn't matter what month/day you start makes me feel so happy.

[@PlantBasedBride]

I’m so glad I could help! My bullet journal has been a huge game changer for me and my mental health. Good luck getting started❤️

[@jammukashmirvlogger]

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[@Chubbasaurus]

For all my fellow perfectionists out there who don't really use the more artistic supplies like brush pens, etc, try Frixion pens. They make black pens and coloured pens, which are similar to gel pens, as well as coloured markers and highlighters. They have great colour and write really well, but the main thing is they're erasable. My perfectionism can sometimes be limiting, but these pens really changed the game for me - in studying, in writing, and in bullet journalling. I highly recommend.

[@PlantBasedBride]

A great idea! ❤️

[@imreallllyboreddd4607]

Yes they are great pens but they do fade in hot weather and over time so if you like me and like to look at your past journals it isn't the best just something to consider

[@Chubbasaurus]

@@imreallllyboreddd4607 Oh I didn't know that! Thanks for the tip!

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

I,ve never heard of those pens or that brand. But the Frixtion pen sounds cool. I think i,ll give it a try. But first: more research about the frixtion pen. I,m going on the hunt for one tomorow

[@werelemur1138]

@@imreallllyboreddd4607 I've heard you can "revive" the ink by putting your notebook in the freezer for a few hours, but I've never tried it because I don't use those pens because I live somewhere hot and don't want to have to freeze my journal on a regular basis.

[@apriltaylor4871]

I am starting my first bullet journal to be a creative outlet and a place to allow mistakes. I've also always wanted to learn hand lettering and watercolors, so the fact that you said 6 years ago you didn't know how was very encouraging. So glad I found your channel! This video was super helpful! 😊

[@mirandarose7276]

I started my first bullet journal at the beginning of this year. It was such a strange year to start! Sadly, I didn’t use it for the past 4 months. Getting back to it now. Loved this video!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Definitely a weird year to start! I hope this time it sticks ☺️

[@darmaoviedo4730]

Another kind of obvious tip but not really for me is that you don't have to set your whole month in one go. If there's a particular spread that you don't know how to do at the moment (for me the monthly layout) just skip it and give it another thought, we are so used to see people doing their monthly's in one go because of youtube, but there's no need in reality. Also, you may not have two hours to set your BuJo, but maybe just twenty minutes, then set your month during a week, is fine.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Another great tip for sure! ❤️

[@jammukashmirvlogger]

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[@maximumbees]

honestly sometimes i purposely make a mistake in a new journal bc that takes so much pressure off. the first mistake is always the most disappointing for me, so if it's already out of the way, then no need to fear them.

[@cabbagecollector618]

I've never been on your channel before, but as soon as you started talking I was immediately immersed in your soothing voice and way you speak!

[@adrianatartaglia8718]

You are a very calming and reassuring person to listen to. I find my anxiety reducing and mind relaxing while watching this video. Thank you for reminding us that mistakes are okay and encouraging us to just jump in and do it!

[@krackins8092]

“Learning is a goal not a setback” I love this, I’ve been wanting to start a bullet journal for so long and I’ve finally got one and I’m so nervous. This really helped and inspire me!

[@arfielding4495]

I got interested in bullet journalling late last year. I work and study full time, so I decided to start off easy using AmandaRachLee's pre-made bujo/planner. It's been amazing so far, and I intend to switch to doing my own from scratch at the beginning of next year.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Amanda’s planner is a great way to start! ❤️

[@jipstan27]

2020 has been a mess to me so I was planning to make a bujo to organize my tasks and plan my events more effeciently. So watching this really helped me a lot because I felt pressured watching your bujos and every other bujo youtubers out there. Thanks for reminding me why I needed the bujo in the first place. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sharonelliott1075]

I wish I had watched this video first. You are so calming and have literally addressed all of my fears of putting pen to paper, which I don' know why I have! Thanks for your kind spirit.

[@lillithdv8]

I've been trying to start my Bujo journey for over a year and I'm still figuring out. My strategy has been to get cheap bujo notebooks and just go at it. I had a gap of a couple months but I've picked it up for last 4 months and I can already see the progression. It's super encouraging! This channel has great ideas and a kind guiding hand, so thank you so much

[@304lifenotes]

I started religiously using a bullet journal in 2018, but stopped March this year in favor of a ring bound planner. Creating spreads and making them cute/pretty was therapeutic for me but started taking too much of my time. But now because of a prolonged lockdown in my country, I’m thinking of going back to bullet journaling (i miss it as a creative outlet, and it would be so interesting to see my life at the end of 2020 captured in one notebook) so I’m happy you uploaded this, as a reminder to go back to basics first. I always go back to your channel for inspiration 😊

[@anneliehoekstra9550]

I am starting my first bullet journal on the 1st of January 2021! Just decided it last week, got so inspired but when I bought it had no idea where to start and saw all these amazing looking spreads thinking I can never do something like that. This video really helped me to take a step back and just start where I think I want! So thank you!

[@wakemewhenitsover2010]

I just started writing in my first BuJo this morning, and already, my brain feels so much better. Thank you so much for your videos; they really encouraged me to get started on what seemed like a daunting task 😊

[@BlessYourHeartDIYS]

So excited I found this video. Bought a bullet journal a couple weeks ago and have been so intimidated. Didn't know how to start. Your video has helped me tremendously! Thank you!

[@lissasartadventures6012]

Thank you so much for this video and all of your kind advices. I've watched over a 100 videos about bullet journalling till this day and this was the best one that helped me a lot. I'm going to start my first ever bullet journal this week and this video helped me a lot.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Aw thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful and I’m excited for you and your first Bujo 🥰

[@AuthenblissityMain]

Love the kindness and compassion in this video! I've wanted to try bullet journaling for years, but I didn't want to switch from my current system of annual planning (which works so well for me). I ended up starting a bullet journal on June 1st as a companion to The Artist's Way (a 12-week course to rediscover your creativity) - it was very time consuming but I had so much fun with it. I still didn't want to commit to a bullet journal for annual planning so I've been using the rest of my journal for various lists and most recently full moon / new moon planning. I started with the Oct 1st full moon and plan to continue for the rest of the year. Sooo my BuJo has become a bit of a mishmash but I love it and refer to it often. :)

[@amberbyrd4557]

I just discovered bullet journaling, and am so excited to give it a try! I have used store bought planners for years, but it always ends up in chaos because I still also have to keep millions of scattered lists that inevitably get lost. This should help combine my two needs into one book. I'm enjoying watching a million videos while I wait for the book comes in to the library for me, so thanks for the helpful video!

[@alinefr]

I'm setting up my very first bullet journal now (November 2020) to use it in 2021, and I am so glad I watched this video! ❤ I love the way you make it clear that the journal can be unique and simple. Thanks for this video and for your kindness.

[@MV-lf9fh]

Thank you so much for your encouragement! I just learned about bujo last week and have been wanting to start one but have been too nervous to get it wrong to actually start one. Your words changed my perspective- and now I'm excited to start and to actually make mistakes because I now understand that's part of the learning process :) thank you!

[@HendrixBernal99]

I've onky started bullet journaling for two months and it has been really helpful not only in organizing my life but also in keeping my creativity going. I've had less art blocks. It's also so fun for me to get tasks done while looking at my bujo.

[@ender8995]

I am an artist with crippling anxiety depression and now adhd dagnosis am now turning to bulllet journaling to help me manage I have started with a lined paper and it has helped me. Now starting a new one today with stickers and artistic features I am so excited, this video has helped me a lot

[@rubirie]

I’m starting bullet journaling in September going with my school schedule, I’m so exited

[@zuziv5877]

About a week ago I started to consider making bullet journal for the first time. Today I have decided I am going to do it. Thinking, what can I loose...i need help to get organnized and start "moving forward" in a more organized way. And here I am, doing my first research on the topic, comming across your video for beginners. Information was perfect for me to start!! This is like affirmation AND great guidance to start. Without getting completely lost and frustrated with the set up. THANK YOU!!!

[@tejal3murthy]

I've just started thinking of journaling, and this gave me great point to start off of. Thank you ❤️

[@pritatw]

I just started doing bullet journal this December and your explanation brings a new light to me. All that I need to do is keep on trying then I'll get used to it and be good at it 😁

[@shijlee298]

I'm so glad I came across with your video before jumping into bullet journaling. I'm seriously overwhelmed with all the beautiful journals I'm seeing online. Thank you so much! 😊❤

[@sealed4ever]

Starting my 1s tBuJo in Jan. You are the perfect blend of mega-information and clear explanation and practicality. Thanks! I'm a techie finding that doing some things analog again, is very satisfying and productive for me. You rock Elizabeth

[@bonitaquandt4862]

Found you today. I am four months into my first Bullet Journal. Bought a spiral binder of dotted papers (had a ruler/stencil) at a major variety store, two nice black ink pens, a pad of stickers and four rolls of washi tape. Read the book about Bullet Journaling, watched some videos and saved some Pinterest articles. It is changing my life! Thank you for your reassurances about making this journal my own. At first, I worried about how to start. Then, I just jumped in and started. Even in four months, things are changing. And I am beginning an outline for a new journal beginning in 2021. For now, my first journal will be six months, and a primer for what can be. But what has transpired has proven that this is a tool that can be magic when respected and used. Thanks for your video. I will be looking at more from you. Still learning! PS the washi tape is still foreign. I use the stickers to brighten the pages, but will likely not buy more. I did add some color pens which brighten it up, and still looking for new ideas.

[@measiam6661]

Love this one! Looking forward to next week's video!

[@PlantBasedBride]

I am, too! I love setting up a brand new BuJo 🥰

[@tshirts-n-jeans1326]

Thank You for making this video here it is almost March of 2022 and I will be starting my very first BuJo I love how it can be customizable to fit my personal needs and not just a cookie cutter style that my first "planner" was and now I hate and ditched for BuJo. I bought an A&O before I saw your code I could've used next time I will use it. Thanks Again for all your work you put into these videos, they are so helpful. Love love love them.

[@erinjsalvador]

I found a bullet journal at my dollarama and Im starting today! Im so excited!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Ahhh congrats!! ❤️ I’m so excited for you ☺️

[@redgravestardisedits3098]

I've been thinking about making a bullet Journal last year but i never had the guts to get started. but i wanted to get a little more organised this year and im finally giving it ago after i found an unused sketch book , thank you for explaining it as i watched a few others which made me more scared to make one but then i found this video and it explained it much better! and now i'm willing to get started. I will be looking forward to watching more of your videos to help me get more started.

[@ovelymendoza4508]

I set up my first Bullet Journal in January of 2021 but I didn’t really use it at all until August. That’s when I actually started to use it and decided not to make it a huge but instead a simple and approachable set up with some artistic drawings but nothing super elaborate. So, far I’m enjoying what I’m doing and I’m happy that I took my time to think over what I wanted to incorporate on my journal. I love seeing your monthly spreads and loved the advice you give people on this video. 💖

[@BB-di8ue]

Hi just wanted to say that I’m starting my first bullet journal this year and I’m really looking forward to it! Also thank you for all your videos, there very helpful 🙂

[@haleysoy8604]

This is an amazingly helpful video! I just want to say that I am so grateful for all the emphasis on not comparing your first bullet journal to the ones you see on the internet-I actually really really needed to hear that. I’ve been bullet journaling since about the start of the pandemic and I’ve been using it as a way to plan and get creative, but I’ve always gotten frustrated that my spreads weren’t as beautiful or aesthetically pleasing as the pictures on Pinterest that I always sort of aspired to be like. I’m slowly beginning to realize that it’s probably okay if my journal is messy or unorganized in some parts because I’m still new and experimenting with the system. So thank you Plant Based Bride! You have earned a subscriber :D

[@alessandraradu4820]

This is such a nostalgic video for me, I come back to it when I need comfort and I have ever since it was posted❤

[@bunnylopez1808]

I’m glad I watched this, it was really inspiring and it reminded me to always think of the true meaning of keeping a Bujo. You have such an encouraging friendly presence! Look forward to watching more videos as I progress in my bullet journaling.

[@dianasartlife9780]

Hello, your videos have made me want to start again my bullet journal journey for 2023, I tried a while ago and found it very stressful because I wanted it to be perfect but like you said in some videos, its not about perfection, so I will try again and hopefully stick with it and enjoy it 🙂 Thank you.

[@stephaniegreen9599]

I've done a few spreads here and there, but I am determined to give it a fair shot this year. I LOVE the creative aspect, and I'm excited to get started! 🥰

[@wendycat808]

I’ve attempted several times to start a bullet journal and was unsuccessful. So here I am again, this time I’ve decided to look at some videos for beginners and came across yours. You’ve given me/us some good advice so here I go. With all the disorganization and confusion accruing in the world today, I need to get my life a little more organized. Thanks for all the good advice and videos.

[@lifelessmind]

Thanks for all the great info! I am starting a bullet journal next week, and everything I learned here and in your rolling weekly video has me feeling much more confident about it than I did before :)

[@wyleycoyote21]

I just bought my first journal for bullet journaling. I am excited to see how everything works for me. Thank you for the information.

[@katiacalejomora2480]

I just ordered my first bullet journal and had no idea where to begin. Thank you for the great advice! :)

[@aishwaryajayadevan751]

Hey.. Thank you so much. I just recived my brand new bullet journal today. I was soooooo much confused and scared of how to start, themes, how to be the fonts and each and everything you mentioned. This video made my day.. So Thankful to you. ❤️ I'm very much happy that I found your channel, especially today..

[@jerding192]

this video came at the perfect time!! i just ordered a bullet journal online because i'm really unsatisfied with my current organisation levels, so i thought i'd give it a try!! but i'm not very artistic and i don't have enough habits to record because, if i'm being honest, i'm struggling a lot with doing *anything* right now. this video was super helpful and made the whole process seem a lot less daunting and i'm actually looking forward to getting started!! all the love, subscribing now xoxo

[@cayreet5992]

I've been using a BuJo since September 2014 (pretty easy to find out about that, given you do a journal) and I stumbled over your channel a while back, watching your rolling weekly vids. Tried it out in April and loved it so much I've been using it ever since. For me, who has a list for the week, but doesn't really need to assign tasks to a specific day, it's ideal. Every morning I check my rolling weekly, then I decide which tasks to tackle on that day. I used the simple variety from the Bullet Journal website until October last year, then fell into the rabbit hole of bullet journalling at YT and changed things. Of course, I could do the basic principles blind by then, so it was very easy to expand on what I did with the journal, adding trackers (specifically for the words written daily, as I'm a writer - I always tracked them, but a visual tracker as I have it now motivates me more than a few numbers on the pages) and doing more with the calendar. The great thing for me is how flexible a BuJo is - it can be adjusted for every new situation in your life.

[@PlantBasedBride]

I completely agree! It’s great to find new spreads that just seem to click with your life 🥰

[@karilann924]

Hi Elizabeth! I love your plan with me's and I always watch them in my free time since they're so calming to watch. I've been bullet journaling since 2018 but I stopped in 2020 during the pandemic. Thanks for inspiring me to return to Bujo'ing again!

[@aljeanjoygulle208]

Ohmygod! This video helps me a lot since I'm planning to do journaling next year (2021) So motivating! Since I'm just a newbie and my penmanship is not that good but I'm also practicing at the same time. The thing you said to start simple and don't buy too much it's also relatable and helpful. Thank you!

[@morgannewood]

My new journal gets here tomorrow and it’ll be the first time I’m not using a dated planner along with my journal, thank you for making this video!

[@mariaabele8081]

You are so kind. Thank you for linking other videos. You are very organized and your explations are so well structured.

[@madalynstraub]

Over the years I have flip-flopped between bullet journaling and using an established planner, I wish I had found your channel (and this video) when I was in college trying to figure it out! but I started bullet journaling at the beginning of June and it has really been working for me as of late. I really struggled with weekly/daily organization before finding out about the rolling weekly spread and that really worked for me, so thank you for introducing me to it! :) I use the Habit tracker journal from James Clear and BaronFig and that really helped me organize/prioritize what I want to use my bujo for because it has a few guides/toolkits on ways to organize your stuff! One thing I would say is don't be afraid to add spreads on the next available page instead of finding the perfect place for it! you have an index for a reason to keep track of where the spread is! (this is something that I have to keep reminding myself because I make a lot of random lists)

[@smaaahen]

I am starting my bullet , thank you so much for your advices, I’ll use them ! You look sooo kind and so sweet 😍

[@tanisgeorgetti7317]

Love love love watching you do your bulleting journaling you art is GOALS!!! Your style is so my vibe thanks so much for all the inspo can’t wait for the new masterpiece💖

[@anitavangeresteijn]

I am starting right now! The possibilities are endless, can't wait to see where this brings me! Thanks for this video!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Good luck!

[@samababyyy]

I bought several supplies. I have said that I will do something like this since 2010. Finally, I am doing it this week! I am beyond excited.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Woo!! Congratulations 🎉

[@joanneelise2]

I’ve just started looking into Bullet Journaling. I’m quite a creative person that’s recently gone through a lot of stress and my life is just chaotic. Everything has become so disorganised and as someone that needs routine, it’s been a nightmare. I went into my local home crafts store and they had a bullet journal kit on clearance. Very basic with a ruler, pen, stickers and a how to guide. A small journal came with it too. I’ve seen others do them and always wanted to try it. I love planners but they never have what I want in them, not quite enough anyway so I figured, why not make my own ☺️. I think it’s going to help with my art block and the stress and chaos and get me out of a slump personally. I’ve sadly let myself waste away and don’t do anything I enjoy anymore. I stumbled upon your KZbin’s and your designs and spreads are so amazing, simple and easy to understand, it’s invigorating. I’ve just subscribed and looking forward to starting my first journal ☺️

[@personalguntrainer]

Thank you for this video! I recently bought a bullet journal and planned to start it today! I'm nervous but excited about this! Watching your videos has helped built up my courage to start!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Oh what perfect timing! I’m so excited for you 🥰

[@purvivijjan9506]

I've found your channel today itself and i love your bullet journaling style. Thank you so much for this video. I wanted to start a bullet journal from last couple of months and I think now is the time. ❤️❤️ Also, I would love to see your bullet journal growth video. I think it will motivate and inspire beginners and people who are afraid to start one. ✨

[@tifadreamers]

I'm just starting bullet journaling this month. I have been using google calendars and my traveling notebook to keep up with my day to day to-do-list and track down every progress that I have to work on (from work, art, college stuff, even pet treatments!) and it's been getting hard to keep up with everything when I have all of my notes separated on all different places. Since I'm starting to focus more seriously in my art and writing, I figured bullet journal may help me with it and it's been a blessing so far! I wish I've seen this video when I started though cause I kept going back and forth with it before finally starting but this still helps me a lot. I'm already taking notes of what changes I'll be adding on my bujo next month and what's not working for me and this video helps me see that it's really okay to do so. Thank you!

[@PlantBasedBride]

I’m so glad you found the video helpful! And congrats on finally jumping in ❤️❤️❤️

[@aydaneagu6085]

I’m so happy that I found this video because I was planning to start my first ever bullet journal and had no idea how to start it !!

[@cariad_se]

Starting today! I have so many things going on - job in the hospital, job in a small craft shop, my own craft business, lots of book ideas, teaching craft and on top of that, studies. Need to try this!

[@miyo.nnaise]

Tysm for this! I've been bullet journaling for about 1year and I decided to start this one on my birthday :)

[@stephkua6465]

been wanting to write planners, even years back.. but ending just writing for a couple of months.. and now, am planning to try bullet journal starting maybe this june (i just want to start the month, not mid way) but will try to make it already.. feelin' excited.. and got motivated, thank you :)

[@ivory.1352]

I'll be starting my bullet journal in January, but I'm currently looking at ideas and supplies and I want to start setting up certain things during December. I mainly want to use it as a planner, but I'm also going be using it as a place for me to express my creativity and work on something with my hands (getting out of my head a little). I'm really thankful that I found your channel. I'm so excited to start my journal and your tips are really valuable. Thank you!

[@Devilsadvocate2325]

Same. I am planning on buying two journals : one for my personal diary, (to write about my feelings and stuff) and second for bullet journal so that I can express creativity and plan everything

[@lindawatson-robinson9587]

I'm starting tomorrow. Excited

[@kritinishad2590]

Your video told me all I want to start my first bullet journal✍️ thank you so much ❤️. I'm really very excited 😁

[@axeltheredpanda]

Thanks for showing your first bullet journal! I have a huge problem with comparing myself to people that have done stuff for years and it really helps to see where people started

[@sophialily4839]

Hi Elizabeth! I know u posted this video a while ago now but I came across this on my youtube and I want to say Thank you because you are the reason and this video is the reason I started bullet journaling. This is my first year - i started in March and it has helped me so so much! XXXX

[@manonpierrot7060]

Okay I just have to say, your all-copper look down to the nails is beauuutiful! And thanks so much for those great tips!

[@nidhinakul5371]

This the best video for every new journaliser!!! Other videos aren't completely guiding so i found this as best ☺️

[@kal5062]

I'm starting my bullet journal right now! I've started on the months in the first area of the notebook!

[@angellast1118]

Your voice is so calm and nice! It’s relaxing to listen to 🥰

[@ararey3975]

My first love were pastel colors but falling for your earthy/natural color aesthetic 💕

[@thereddrieka1696]

I have begun my first bullet journal and have accepted that certain all year spreads will not start at the beginning of the Bujo, but rather spread throughout as I play with what works and what doesn't. I also hope that this will help me keep track of all of the things that I wish to keep track of as all of the information is spread, EVERYWHERE through my room. So I'm glad that I found this video and hope to incorporate the information into my Bujo moving forwards..

[@christinaparry1158]

Starting my first bullet journal next week once I get my journal in the post. The video was super helpful and your spreads are amazingly creative

[@samanthawatkins1787]

I've been thinking about bullet journalling for such a long time. Seeing that my journal should make my life easier, and that it could be all my different systems in one, and that it doesn't need to be perfect or start in January... This might just have given me the kick to get started and give it a go!

[@jaizzweet]

i jus bought one since im feeling a little overwhelmed lately, and a friend of mine uses one and loves it. so thanks for this video it helped!

[@DayumScarlet]

Thank you so much. ❤️ I needed someone to explain simply. Just started my first journal today and I'm so excited.

[@CatherineElizabeth728]

I'm about to FINISH my first bullet journal! This system has changed my life. Excited to put some of these tips and pointers to use in my NEW bullet journal!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Oh how exciting!! ❤️ I’m glad you still found this video helpful ☺️

[@gracetopherkirk5742]

This is at least my fourth time starting a bullet journal lol. Half the time it just turns into what I call an everything notebook instead… as in I write all my rough drafts of poetry and other creative writing in it and forget about the productivity spreads. I love the flexibility of the system, and I think if I keep trying I’ll find the right fit for me

[@WickedZen]

I started my first journal December. This video, along with several others on your channel, was very helpful. Thank you.

[@azzuparis]

I tried so many time to start a Bujo without success. I think I put too much pressure on myself but at the same time, I am not at all organized and, therefore, I procrastinate a lot. But I really want to give bullet journaling a proper go. I'm already starting to choose some themes and try to understand my needs in terms of system and spreads, for 2021. I hope this time it will work. Thank you so much for this video :)

[@wendymoonlitcreek9596]

I have been using a BuJo before, a couple years ago, but got frustrated because I couldn't find the right format for me and with myself when something didn't turn out perfectly. Fast forward a couple years and I found the perfect planner for me, a self made Happy Planner. I have been printing pages using Canva, but find myself needing a creative outlet for my own mental health, so I am returning to the BuJo, but in a Happy Planner. lol It makes sense to me and I love the process. I have enjoyed watching your videos very much so far and got so much inspiration from them. I tea stained paper this week and used them in a November 2021 Raven/Poe/Darkness themed spread. Thank you!

[@Gabbycapo]

This makes me feel so much better and more knowledgeable about my current bullet journal, which is my very first. Thanks so much!💙💙💙

[@PlantBasedBride]

Oh good! I’m so glad 🥰