Starting your first bullet journal 💜 A step-by-step guide

[@someshivika]

Thank you for addressing the first page anxiety. It’s real.

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! I still get it and I've been doing this for a minute 😝 totally remember how much worse it was when I was new, haha 💜

[@clarkindee]

Thank YOU. Finally an explanation without a bunch of fancy art stuff.

[@boodledemic6430]

i second that. i'm an artist but i cannot keep up with all of the frilly art stuff in my journal lol. just plain and simple is best sometimes

[@Becclabee]

I once watched a video on someone trying the method for the first time as an experiment while he was happy with his current task and event management system. The core did not work for him, since he disregarded his own needs. So to a beginner I would ask questions like.. Do you have a current system? What is working with that and what isn't? Why would you like to start, what are your goals with it? I myself started with a colouring planner and found that I cannot add stuff like schedules for trips, shopping lists, lists for what I need to bring on trips, and space to write down all the tasks cluttering my mind that don't have a deadline. So I started my own. I started with a lot of spreads that I didn't end up using because I just put them down for the method or because I found them pretty in other people's bujos. So my point is, do not get discouraged, if the first setup is not working for you. You can change anything in your journal right in the middle of it, no need to wait until the next journal or next month. Maybe this could be a video as well, how to change from different systems to a bujo. Like from an online calendar, a traditional journal or just a bunch of post it notes, etc.

[@nrjm26]

I started my first bujo just like this at the end of october 2021. Index, future log, monthly log and then straight into the daily logs (I didn't know about the weekly logs then). I love that with this system there is no need to wait, just jump in whenever you feel like it and it will evolve to fit to your life if you stick to it and reflect on your journaling practice. Also, I am a wizard 💫

[@leni8744]

The weeklys you dont need.

[@Darenim]

I like the simplicity of this. I enjoy making the pages very fancy, but I just don't use my journal if I feel like it needs to be pretty. Going to try this!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Hope it works better for you! I think I'm ~slowly~ tending towards the "let's make it more simple" direction 🤔 but I also have a tendency to change my mind 😂

[@vernnybloomer]

I found Archer and Olive through your videos, became obsessed with the pens but hated the lack of color labels.. recently purchased all of the ones available on the site and they were all labeled. I don't know why but it made me SO ridiculously happy💚💜 thanks for always giving the best inspo 🥰

[@tempest510]

Thank you for doing a video related to following the Bullet Journal Method! It's great to see someone so renowned in the bujo world relating it back to the Method.

[@JashiiCorrin]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💜 I realised that I didn't really have a super-mega-beginners-only setup video, so thought it'd be worth having the reference 💪

[@emilielancour236]

I think because I keep most of my collections in a yearly journal I don't use an index. I label my spine with what months are contained in the journal and I pretty much use the same layouts each month.

[@nicoleisathome]

I've been really wanting to start bullet journaling but was feeling overwhelmed with where to start! Thank you for making it super simple and accessible to beginners like me. Now I'm so excited to start in January 😍

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! Glad the video was helpful 😄

[@kristasalvati4230]

I love that you have "Be a wizard" in your daily log!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Gotta have the reminder, haha 😝💜

[@user-pp3rk2fw5j]

Just finished reading the Bullet journal method book and excited to start after watching your video. Love the minimalist approach. Thanks and good to hear another Aussie accent

[@MadPhish007]

I love the way you recapped at the end. Great Teacher!🎉

[@JashiiCorrin]

Glad my teaching degree is paying off, haha 💜 Good to hear it was helpful, thanks!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Thank you, I’ve just bought my first bullet journal, it’s a dot page journal. I’ve never kept a bullet journal before. Thanks for helping me start. X

[@claremiller9979]

I know it's not OG bujo but i love the Alastair method for future logging because it's even faster than setting up a full future log, and takes up less space. I've used a single page for mine but i know i can just add a new one if i run out of space

[@JashiiCorrin]

Totally agree, love using the Alastair method! 😄💜

[@paigehenline]

I am starting my first bullet journal this month and landed on your videos and have been binge watching them!!! :) could you possibly make a video on how to start your first bullet journal and make it cute but still useful! and a video on your favorite Washi tapes and pens ect! Thank you so much for the helpful videos!! :D

[@JashiiCorrin]

Glad you’ve been enjoying the videos! I’ve got one on simple decoration ideas that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4vQk3aFj9WnmNk and a video on my personal favourite supplies 😄💜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2fWhmmpmdSXd8k

[@paigehenline]

@@JashiiCorrin thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️☺️ watching them now!😄

[@REDISCOVERBLADES]

Thanks very much for this, nice simple explanation. I just started my first bujo. I’m excited for what is to come.

[@SergioFelix]

Second video I watch from you (came from the one recommending to watch this next) and I already know I want to binge watch everything here as possible haha absolutely subscribing!!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Haha nice! 💜 Glad to have you here with us 😄

[@charliechapman2395]

Not only am I a wizard, but I'm meeting my awesomeness each day! Thanks, very helpful. Gonna reorder from BJ website and start from scratch after watching this. Currently putzing along in my bujo I've started over in 3x since I bought it 3yrs ago...not helpful in simplifying things at all! Don''t think I can part with this iteration, but I've gotta get simplified. thanks for the inspiration Jess!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! 💜 and heck yeah for being a wizard 😈🥳

[@tabithapangkatana3188]

You have the perfect news voice!!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Haha thanks! 😄💜

[@amandakent2689]

Brilliantly explained thank you 😊

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! 😄💜

[@jojos7629]

What a timing! Just bought a new bujo yesterday

[@JashiiCorrin]

Oh nice! 😄💜 I’m getting ready to set up my new one to start in September 💪

[@lesleywatson4494]

I find it much easier to put the index at the back so that I am not worried about how many pages to use in order to find things if I use my journal on a daily basis. My index only records the monthly diary (and I think putting the range in is a good idea) but as I only use one notebook, I usuallyhave quite a lot of other pages to index.

[@andreadimmick8105]

Just setting up my first BUJO, this as so helpfull, thank you

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! Glad it's useful 💜😄

[@chantalbest5122]

Thank you, very helpful

[@Bob-xy6gt]

Hello! Fellow wizard here, thanks for a great, concise and informative video! I was just wondering, so after the week of daily logs has passed, in this set up you would continue with a 'weekly log' that repeats 'Aug 7-13' to reflect on the past week on the left and 'Aug 14-20' on the right to plan the week ahead, correct? A weekly reflection of sorts?

[@JashiiCorrin]

Yup, that'd be next! A way to get yourself ready for the new week 👌

[@spazzlette]

I want to start doing bullet Journaling, I was told it can help me a lot with my ADHD and short-term memory loss. But I am overwhelmed and trying to figure out how to set this up to function for me. I have seen ideas on how to creat pages but the whole layout is what is confusing to me.

[@JashiiCorrin]

I like to take a problem-solving approach to setting up my journals, so figuring out what I want my journal to help me do/accomplish, and then finding pages that would help with that. E.g. I want to get better at my "take care of yourself" habits, so I have a monthly habit tracker which helps me track actually doing (or not doing) those. Once you know the pages you want, then you can search for inspiration for how to lay them out specifically 💜 We have a separate video on how to plan a journal that works for you though which might be helpful, but it can be very much an iterative process (that video is kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWbVhKycitukmaM )

[@borntwobeealive]

I decided to like it after 2 seconds. I trust you. Will watch the rest later.

[@urlove.fayeee]

I got a a4 version of this in black ❤

[@saseng]

Thank you. I love the idea. And this one works for me 🥰 I also added diary on my journal. Hihi. So all in one. A planner and a diary 🥰

[@GurjotMultani-lj7rm]

I love your vids they are so helpful💜💜

[@JashiiCorrin]

Glad you like them! 😄💜 Thanks!

[@valeriagaggia]

Always a wizard!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Heck yeah, team wizard! 💜💪

[@JoTooth-y9r]

Thank you for this video .. really helpful as I find this whole process a little daunting .. Just wondering what pen you are using in this video? x thank you

[@JashiiCorrin]

Glad you found it helpful! 💜 the pen is a Paper Mate Inkjoy gel pen: amzn.to/3QYYMDl

[@Demonlawyer]

Would like to know how to use the future log properly. I’ve tried my first Bujo and after three days the June section is full!

[@JashiiCorrin]

We have a separate video on the future log that may help you out ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/omLVZWt7rsp2mdE ) but possibly it's just that the style of future log you're using doesn't have enough space for you. If that's the case, we also have a video about different future log styles that might help ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y33NY556i92NeMk ) 🤔

[@loriliconner5827]

can you please show some samples of how to use the last week/this week spread?

[@JashiiCorrin]

For sure! I'm hoping to have a video about this type of weekly log coming out ~soon~ but I do also have a video already available for Team members which shows the process of me doing that style of weekly log in my journal 😊 (That's for members in the "In it to win it" tier and higher)

[@MerryMoss]

I don't know which of the daily tasks I find more ambitious: being a wizard or reading 6 books 😂 Thanks for the clear and simpel overview & tips! I'm gonna be starting my first ever bujo and I had no idea where to start ;)

[@JashiiCorrin]

Being a wizard is certainly easier 😂 Glad you liked the overview and cool that you're starting your first bullet journal! 🥳

[@azulolympia]

lmao the daily logs 🧙🏻‍♂️🪄

[@JashiiCorrin]

Haha 😂 heck yeah, Team wizarddddd 💪

[@luismacielcosta8845]

I hope my english is right. I loved your video and your writing style. Do you use a 0.7 pen?

[@JashiiCorrin]

Thanks! 💜 in this video I used an 0.7, yes 👌

[@luismacielcosta8845]

@@JashiiCorrin That's what I use too

[@evryordnryprsn]

What paper thickness do you like to use?

[@JashiiCorrin]

I like 160 gsm 😊 I prefer not to be able to see any pen through the pages 👌

[@amyhamaker7803]

I’m a wizard! 🎉😂

[@IndialienJones]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't monthly/weekly/daily logs redundant? Why write the same tasks, appointments, etc three times on three different logs? Is it not simpler and less time consuming to have a monthly log with all upcoming events? I could see having a daily log to jot down daily tasks, but the weekly log seems kind of pointless to me. Am I missing something here?

[@JashiiCorrin]

Good question! While the monthly log and daily log can kind of be thought of as "task holders" (amongst other things, but we're simplifying here) the role of the weekly log is more of a reflection point. A weekly log as per the original method does have a task list portion for tasks specifically designated to that week, but the other larger part of it is for reflecting on the week that was. Goes along with the whole idea of bullet journaling being a mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system 😝 As for the three together though, there can totally end up being some double ups or redundancy with tasks in multiple places, but we can also think of the separate parts for narrowing focus. The monthly log holds the tasks we want to do in the month, but not necessarily on a specific day. When we get to the day we are actually planning on doing it, we then move that into the daily log. You also wouldn't typically add a task to all three places at once i.e. if you add a task to your daily log for that day, and plan on doing it that day, you normally wouldn't also go back and add that to the monthly and weekly logs as they don't really need to be there. You might add it to those logs come the end of the day if the task was left unfinished though 😊 A long comment, but hope that helps! 💜

[@IndialienJones]

@@JashiiCorrin Very thorough explanation! Thank you!

[@offairhead]

What is a “dockered” page? You said that but didn’t zoom in enough for us to actually see it

[@JashiiCorrin]

Did you mean “dot grid” page? That’s the style of the paper. So if you had a grid, but rather than full lines it’s just a dot anywhere the horizontal and vertical lines would intersect 😊

[@Demonlawyer]

I’m a wizard!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Aww yiss 🥳 Wizard team 💪

[@katsmith8263]

I want to know how the weekly page looks like???? It's just the header here😢😮😢😮😢

[@JashiiCorrin]

That’s what it looks like 😂 you then just fill the left hand page with bulleted entries about the past week (thoughts and feelings) and the right hand page with tasks for the week coming

[@katsmith8263]

@@JashiiCorrin but how the right page looks like?

[@JashiiCorrin]

Literally just a bulleted list underneath that header. No special structure. Like: . Task 1 . Task 2 . Task 3 Just the same way you’d do a regular task list.

[@veronicasalas2666]

New sub! Thank you ☺️ 👍

[@JashiiCorrin]

Most welcome! 😄💜 glad to have you on board!

[@ZeysLAB.]

Can u please translate for Turkish 🥲 settings> automatic translation> Turkish✅

[@emkay888]

You forgot the key!!! 😂 Jk, this is a great quick & dirty intro for people (like me) who get caught up in details and end up totally missing the point of the bujo to begin with.

[@JashiiCorrin]

Technically, the key isn’t actually one of the core bullet journal collections 😂

[@katsmith8263]

Oh, I'm not a wizard😂

[@JashiiCorrin]

😢

[@laurac86]

I am in fact a wizard 🧙🏻‍♀️

[@JashiiCorrin]

Aww yiss 🥳💪

[@cem_baysan]

im going to start today and maybe im a wizard

[@JashiiCorrin]

Aww yiss, wizard team 🥳 Excited for you to start! 😄

[@NohorellisMariaCR]

I'm a wizard :D

[@JashiiCorrin]

Aww yiss 🥳 wizard team! 💪

[@melusine826]

The problem i have is my writing is very large and variable😅

[@jasonpoole2093]

Totally unrelated to the video content, but I am noticing a subtle change in the British English accent. It seems that it is losing some of its distinctiveness that separates it from American English; the reverse may also be true. Sorry for the random comment-great video!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Might also be because I'm not British 🤔 I don't know if that was part of the consideration you had, but my accent definitely isn't UK-based 😛 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@amnarca1992]

I'm a wizard!

[@JashiiCorrin]

Aww yiss 🥳 Wizard team! 💪