I use ONE journal for everything || minimalist + ADHD-friendly journal set-up

join me as I walk you through how I have condensed all of my journals, planners, to-do lists, and brain dumps into one singular journal. this is the one and only double-whammy cure for my journal hoarding/buying (yay minimalism + adhd solutions!!!)
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[@estherg3617]

I love this video, so helpful and inspiring! Do you have the link for the calendar your friend makes?

[@gracenevitt]

right here :) ko-fi.com/bloodslug/shop?fbclid=PAAaYwKE6ebHAth5KZMSuM2VU95sdzA-SLx49cV-Z8JUoBXAEiPe7vNhx9Ftk_aem_AavuJvYopexGXGDhOVJ_MfEAe0ed9yoyVX1kJ0dUoxar7y2e72fQdWRPPbitpD36Zk0

[@estherg3617]

Amazing, thank you 😍 I hope they make one for 2024, it’s so pretty!

[@littleleafy]

I appreciate that I am not the only person who puts “shower” on a to do list !

[@gracenevitt]

I put EVERYTHING on a to do list usually 😂 sometimes I even write "wake up" LOL

[@katec561]

😂

[@user-xk3hu3xn5w]

I literally put EAT on my list 😂

[@_CallMeRex]

I think it’s funny that you’ve basically recreated what Ryder Carroll had in mind when he first wrote the book on the bullet journal method, (LITERALLY the point was that he wrote everything in one journal because it helped his ADHD brain find and keep information) but over the years bujo and planner community made it such a big and intimidating thing with all the pretty spreads and multiple planner uses that it becomes a revelation to just go back to the basics and do whatever makes you happy. Anyway, nice video thanks for the reminder that everything can just be in one place.

[@gracenevitt]

omg that's amazing!!! I never got around to actually reading his book about bullet journals but this makes me so happy!!

[@Doruss96]

This!! I decided to read the book having seen tons of bullet journal ideas on Pinterest, and I was very surprised at how the main idea originally was about keeping things simple and sustainable. It kind of makes me sad to think how its legacy is a perfectionistic fever dream.

[@Indy-van-Salem]

I really like the Idea of your „Everything Journal“. I always feel some kind of guilt, when I don‘t finish all my „pretty Journals“. I think, I will try this.

[@gracenevitt]

I know I said it in the video, but this has changed my LIFE. I used to leave so many journals unfinished and untouched bc they literally intimidated me 😩 (don't even get me started on printed year planners) this has saved me money, sanity, and space in my home LOL all this to say, I wish you the best of luck!! hope it works for you!

[@striderjoenin]

Seems like you're going back to the original Bullet Journal Method as originally intended by Ryder Carroll who is the original creator of the Bullet Journal Method (who also has ADHD). He originally created it to put all the post-its, to-do lists, random thoughts, ideas, loose/scrap papers, anything needed to dump from your brain, etc, into a single notebook because of his ADHD and to help organize. No rules other than 5 things needed, Index, key, future log, monthly log, and daily log. I suggest to also check out his channel to see how simple his setup is.

[@gracenevitt]

will do!! thank you 😊

[@honeychill3011]

I thought I was the only one that uses 1 journal for EVERYTHING! 😂 It honestly gives me 'stationary anxiety' to see people use like 5 journals at once. Recently, I've been organizing my journals into a "split system" where I have the first half being used as a commonplace book, and the second half as my diary entries. It really works well for me!

[@gracenevitt]

totally relate!! I was getting overwhelmed with just 2 so I can't even imagine having 5 😭

[@raepeterson7949]

YES!!! Exactly the issues I had with previous journaling/calendar scheduling etc.... This is why I love my BUJO - it allows me to get over my perfectionist fear of "messing it up" and gives me permission to NOT follow any rules and just do what works for me at this particular time in my life - and change it tomorrow if I need to :) . I appreciate hearing from someone with the same issues and also for sharing ideas :)

[@SSandtheRVCats]

Thank you for saying that it doesn't have to be perfect, that you used to be hesitant to write or draw in your journal because you were afraid that you would mess it up! I can relate to that and it helps to be reminded that it's okay

[@chicherannah]

The OG bujo Ryder Carroll is diagnosed with ADHD too. That's the reason why the bullet journal was born. 😅 internet just has its ways of getting a content (bujo is a beautiful spread. Tbh, OG bujo wasnt pretty and very minimal) and run with it without the bringing the OG's intent/context (bujo is a system of trial and error and finding out what works with your brain). Bujo was also my main factor why i've come to love my imperfect perfect brain. So happy to see you've also found your way towards the original intent of bullet journaling. Welcome to the club ❤

[@gracenevitt]

it's so funny how little I knew about his intent and design and we have naturally gravitated towards a similar thing! I guess this system really does work for ADHD brains haha. I only add a tiny bit of the "commercialized bujo" stuff in some small designs and artwork bc it makes me happy to have that stuff in there🥰

[@justine132]

I did so many systems for years..and this is my method also. It is so liberating and there’s no pressure or guilt about blank pages. 😊 I’m sticking with it

[@tanjagardner285]

Fellow ADHD-er here. I've currently managed to get all of my journals planners down to two: a hybrid bujo-esque notebook that's kind of structured (so I plan my weeks and days in there, and do my monthly and weekly reviews in it too, plus each evening I like to do a single-page reflection on the day), and what I call a 'check-in journal', where I check in, sometimes multiple times during a day, in a totally unstructured way to just write down whatever is on my mind and distracting me at that point. I know that's a LOT of writing each day, and it probably won't suit most people (hell, it probably won't suit me forever - at some point I'll no doubt stop needing to write with the frequency I do now, and I'll change my system). But it works for me now, which is all it needs to do 🙂

[@gracenevitt]

I totally get it!!! I basically do the same but just all smooshed into one😂 I got too tired of keeping track of two (at one point it was like 3 or 4??) journals lol

[@naomiwitzke]

YES! This is such a great message! I was beginning to feel like my BUJO wasn't working for me; I was working for IT! Trying to keep up with all the spreads and washi and separate journals for different areas of my life - toooo much!! I almost wanted to chuck it all and just get a spiral notebook from the dollar store to just dump all my thoughts in, and THAT made me realize that I was placing way too much importance on the look and feel of things, rather than their function. Whew! And it's freeing to let go of those silly expectations anyway. Unless you really enjoy going all out with it, then of course do that! But the pressure to make it perfect is really unnecessary. The point of a journal is for it to help us!

[@gracenevitt]

yes!!! it's there to serve YOU! I love a decorative page as much as the next person, and I do it when the time + inspiration hit me haha

[@Slowbeginnings]

I started a bujo for an everything journal in august. I used it for literally two days… I also struggle to stay consistent with it. I’m a very messy and disorderly person so it’s hard to stay organised and on top of things, but I really need it. I want to do everything at once, so many project ideas and to dos. Good this helps me to get back on track. I’m trying to limit my social media time for September to learn some new habits, journaling is an important one. Keeping everything in one place is a game changer I think ☺️

[@gracenevitt]

it's been a total game changer for me!! and every month looks different! when there is no expectations or requirements to check back with it every day (which is never gonna happen for me), it takes a lot of the shame and guilt away.

[@katec561]

I found your advice really helpful, thank you 🙏 I’ve got ADHD & definitely struggle with keeping a journal/planner/diary. I know it seems stupid to people who don’t know what ADHD can be like, but I buy all these notebooks and never really know how to use them. I’m going to try your suggestions, it seems so simple now I’ve watched your video, but this stuff will never come naturally to me unless someone shows me how. Thanks again!

[@leannes4771]

I did similar to you last year and it totally worked…then my brain got bored and I got sucked into trying to copy off a bunch of the beautiful planner people I follow on insta. It hasn’t been working and I’ve spent a fortune on random planners/notebooks. Thank you for the nudge to go back to basics of what worked for our lovely ADHD brains #organisedchaos

[@BeckerBelieveIt]

I got the same journal for my 2024 bujo (working on making that my everything journal instead of having 500 different lists), excited to have a journal twin!

[@silvial.9232]

I found you this evening and subscribed at the first minute! You are so lovely!! I came from the "no buying year" video where I though "I want to do this too!". Then I saw this one, and I literally got out of bed (it's 2.30 am where I live) to get my journal that I had abandoned for a Long time, whit the intention of picking it up again immediately! You were truly an inspiration. I also really appreciate your way of speaking, which allows me to understand (almost🤦‍♀️) everything even without subtitles! Thank you!! HUGS from Italy🤗

[@gracenevitt]

this makes me so happy!!! 💗💗💗

[@Cata110]

This was exactly what I needed to watch and hear ❤ thanks for making this video

[@LibbyWithnall]

Love this. My journal is very much the same as this. It's definitely the only thing I've found that works for me.

[@khloeabrown]

You're coming in again with great and much needed content as always. 💛

[@gracenevitt]

this makes me so happy!!!! I was a *little* nervous bc it's not exactly like my usual content, but I started the channel to kind of document and share tips on how to get through life!! so this means a lot💗

[@khloeabrown]

@@gracenevitt "sharing tips on how to get through life" + a little bit of minimalism all sound great to me! im here for it! 💯 Edit: Also, you do you - I love your videos! So lovely and relatable.

[@msj246]

Thank you, Grace. This is great. ❤

[@asiyashabbar37]

This is such a helpful method. Been using it for a few weeks now, has cleared my head so much!

[@gracenevitt]

that makes me so happy!!! I'm so glad it's bern working for you💗

[@ramgraphite6311]

I found your video by typing "everything in one notebook" you've got no idea of how much everything you've said resonated with me. I came to essentially the same conclusion out of desperation, that I seem to be doing what I need to do, working through things, journaling is something I really like, the thing is, it just seemed that for a while I wasn't getting any benefits from it, comparmentalizing my thoughts and experiences really, really doesn't work for me. and I was also using notebooks I was to cautious and precious about, so It felt actually really liberating to consolidate and downsize to ONE cheap A5 notebook, and I'm really excited, because I don't think I've been so enthusiastic about an idea or insight in a long while. so this is pretty great, I guess all that is left to do is stick with it, and be fine with things not being perfect. I think this phenomenon could be studied, I think you might be onto something here, I am not diagnosed with ADHD but I have strong suspicions that I might have it.

[@gracenevitt]

I'm so glad it resonated!! my best advice would just be to say, use it when you need it, and allow yourself to be imperfect. mine is there when I need it, and the freedom that has let me feel has been so great. no more silly pressure about checking in every day (literally no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to do that)

[@maryamkh3090]

thank you for this amazing vidio.i cant even tell how much im happy that i watched it.these days my life is a mess so i thought it would be a great idea to start journaling and as a person who likes everything in one place this everything journal would work the best.

[@gracenevitt]

I'm so glad!!!🥰

[@agustinamei6691]

I will try this. I constantly struggle trying to keep a journal, a flute practice journal, a bullet journal, a commonplace book / reading journal and a languages notebook. My bedroom is a mess 😢

[@gracenevitt]

if you're going to have a bunch of different things in there I'd just suggest color coding so you can visually see what is what when you're flipping through pages or looking for something!

[@alisalange4380]

Hi Grace! I just found your channel a few days ago and I usually never comment under any videos, but I had to now. I really really love this idea of using one journal for everything. It actually helps my chaotic mind to relax a little and its so joyful to see all the colors. Thank you so so much :) I am really looking forward to more videos of yours. Just love how authentic you show your self. :)

[@gracenevitt]

aw thank you so much!!!!

[@alisalange4380]

@@gracenevitt you´re welcome :) is there any chance you could make another one showing a little bit your designs and stuff? I find it really nice to see how you create all your pages =)

[@gracenevitt]

@alisalange4380 I'll definitely do one soon!! maybe I can do a video showing my set-up for 2024?

[@alisalange4380]

@@gracenevitt That´s a great idea!! :)

[@FrancescaMirime95]

You are inspiring me

[@hemlockprimaryschool5890]

Great video!!

[@satoshiace6846]

As someone who has adhd I can say that mixing everything in one book was the best thing I did

[@gracenevitt]

the best thing!!!

[@ChristysChannelYall]

This is super helpful. Thank you Grace! Fellow ADHD’er here 😅

[@gracenevitt]

💗

[@Tea_Tales_Travels]

I love that your approach to bullet journalling is exactly what the creator Ryder Caroll had in mind when sharing his methods with the world. So great! Keep it up!

[@gracenevitt]

this makes me so happy!!! you're one of the many people who have mentioned this! I haven't even read his book, but now I feel like I kinda have to! LOL

[@simonec9829]

Really love this video to inspire me to go back in my journal. But this is the bujo idea created by Ryder Carrol. Wich should have been mentioned.

[@gracenevitt]

I have never read his book about it but what I've learned about bullet journals was from a friend of mine who did read the book, so maybe that's why :)

[@StudioGPG]

Tip for not being afraid to mess things up: Use erasable pens like the Pilot Frixion pens. :)

[@user-qw5ls8pw1u]

Loved this lol I do the same with my journal and what do you do with the journals you complete do you throw them away 🤔

[@gracenevitt]

I usually do end up decluttering them, yes :)

[@kcee9111]

How do you know how many pages to leave blank in between the months??? That’s what gets me everytime! Lol ❤ then I get really ocd and stuck about that. That’s why it’s always so hard for me to setup journals like this. Or do you just set the months up as you go? I’m Recovering too lol 😂

[@gracenevitt]

that's the thing!! I don't! I just go along as I go, and create each month's spread as it comes up :)

[@kcee9111]

@@gracenevittthank you! Love this idea

[@SofiaVicares]

My diary and my commonplacebook is also in 1 journal lol

[@julesm9081]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FLower13582]

I think these are so pretty but honestly just gives and increases my anxiety. I feel like there's no direction and I hate that, its off putting. Oh well, works for some, doesn't work for others

[@gracenevitt]

exactly! different strokes for different folks! this works really well for some people's brains and totally stresses out others!

[@lauras4472]

How do you print out these pictures so nicely?

[@gracenevitt]

I just use my regular color printer! you can also alternatively go to a print shop near you or you can have prints sent to you from online! (via maybe shutterfly?? and I know there's others too)