MINIMALIST BULLET JOURNAL SETUP 2019 | PLAN WITH ME

welcome to my bullet journal setup for 2019! i'm really happy with how it turned out and i hope y'all enjoy my first bujo video! let me know if you wanna see more bullet journal videos next year :)
(side note, i had THREE+ HOURS of footage of me inking my setup DO BULLET JOURNAL VIDEOS ALWAYS TAKE SO LONG?? wow. anyways!)
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SOME BUJO VIDS FOR BEGINNERS:
the official "how to bullet journal" video - • How to Bullet Journal
amandarachlee is a bullet journal goddess (especially if you like artsy journals!) - • My Bullet Journal Setu...
and this is another great setup video i really liked - • My BULLET JOURNAL 2018...
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[@katerinam1020]

"I dont need a key, it's my journal, i know what i'm talking about " 😂😂😂

[@mandaJt]

That's exactly how I feel about the whole key thing.

[@trbutche]

I usually feel that way about the key too, but someone brought up the possibility of looking at it many years from now and I feel like... I'll have no idea. LOL

[@KingJames-nb9jl]

1:58 slash page 2:19 future log / calendar 3:19 19 goals for 2019 and moon phase 3:56 overall writing goals 4:20 (hehe) quarterly goals 5:06 reading log 5:42 reading spread 7:02 youtube spread 7:45 Korean spread 8:25 need to watch 8:32 monthly spread 9:12 weekly spread

[@evenyourmotherlikesme]

"are they called fonts when you are handwriting them?' -new favourite quote

[@ReadByJess]

I like your minimalist approach! Basically just shows bullet journaling doesn't have to be this massive thing with a kit bag of pens

[@janafromprague4525]

I know! That's what I've loved about the video, too. I stopped bullet journaling about six months ago because it quickly became too overwhelming to think of new interesting designs and color schemes. Now I'm thinking about starting again thanks to Kat.

[@ReadByJess]

Jana From Prague aw that’s so cool!

[@mandaJt]

I like the minimalist approach and I aspire to go that way; but i also LOVE stationery. I have like 5 different kinds/sets of pens/gel pens/markers/pencil crayons/crayons. It's pretty ridiculous.

[@ShezART1]

Absolutely, but then the artist inside you does the job !!😁

[@robertwhite3503]

@@janafromprague4525 yes. Look up Carrol Ryder who invented the bullet journal. He is completely minimalist. Few headings, no fancy fonts, etc. Just a functional tool.

[@iLiviesimone]

It's that time of year where people are getting their 2019 planners/journals ready and I am so here for it! I also am a lazy person and don't think I will ever do a full bullet journal, but if I did I really like your minimalist approach because, again- lazy. Omg how you described it as part journal part diary- makes me want to actually try one right now! Great video

[@iLiviesimone]

I'm curious- do you find you keep up with your journal consistently throughout the year? I think consistently updating it would be my struggle

[@Katytastic]

i'm not entirely consistent, like when i travel i don't bujo at all, so i'll skip a week (or sometimes 2+ weeks because it takes me a bit to get back into the habit) BUT i also have a "scrap" notebook (one of those cheap spiral bound college ruled notebooks) and i use that for things like grocery lists, or to scribble notes/appointments in, or to make lists like "most anticipated books" but a messy version before i write the nice version in my bujo. so if i'm skipping a week in my bullet journal, i'll probably have a messy weekly spread in my scrap notebook. i am obsessed with planning and making lists, so like i ALWAYS need to have some kind of weekly to-do spread. (i have a whiteboard 'weekly calendar' i use as well, and i also use iCalendar for a digital monthly spread.) I JUST LOVE TO PLAN. the 'executing the plan' part is harder for me though XD

[@iLiviesimone]

@@Katytastic LOVE this! I have a 'messy' notebook too hahaha- I call it the great value version of the bujo or regular journal XD There is too much going on in our heads to *not* write everything down/plan/organize, and I am a whiteboard person like you too! Happy planning :)

[@tessaarmstrong4770]

Do more of these. PLEASE. The whole point of BuJo is functionality and all the artsy types are pretty to look at but I’d rather see more of the functional styles. I got out of the habit more than a year ago but it’s still have it in the back of my mind and this has given me some inspiration to get back to it. Please do more

[@TheCamillion]

I love how simple and intuitive your spreads are!! I watch the super artsy bullet journal videos, and I always leave them thinking "cute, but I'm never going to do that." I like that you showed a much more approachable options, and I got some new ideas that I want to incorporate next month and next year!

[@JLynnEchelon]

Same. I think my style is somewhere in between, but you don't see very many minimalist bullet journals in comparison.

[@alexandraroselyn]

Wow this was surprisingly relaxing... and please do more of these this was so much fun to watch. I feel kind of weird commenting on your goals because goals are so personal (and totally susceptible to change) BUT! Just real quick can I say I am sooooooo ready for Storyteller to be in Barnes and Nobles everywhere and therefore am thrilled you're thinking of going back at it! I read the first chapter and have a lot of theories on it already so I am HYPED. Also! You draw? I saw Inktober on your list. I did that this year I just didn't tell anyone. Do you draw? Loved this!!

[@Katytastic]

haha i DON'T actually draw because i'm not very good, but i want to improve and i think INKTOBER will be an interesting/fun challenge for me to try?? also thank youuuuu for the kind words about STORYTELLER! i am excited to get back into as well (after i finish BOOK that is XD)

[@spencerhoadley5723]

I’ve never bullet journaled before, and have never planned on it. But, seeing yours has me thinking it could be really useful for next year..my life is kinda just day to day so a simple way to keep track of life and actually get things done seems like a good idea..

[@rachaelmarie3194]

I've never bullet journalled... but I'm here at the end of the video and I'm being convinced...

[@Katytastic]

doooo itttttt! ITSA GOOD TIME!!

[@rachaelmarie3194]

@@Katytastic I actually have an excel version.... But I like the idea of writing it all down because. Well... writing :D

[@CamilleRing-xv3jq]

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY

[@TheRainyReader]

This is how it starts. Welcome down the rabbit hole.

[@mikethelma]

@@rachaelmarie3194 I am doing mine in One Note. It is very flexible and it is easy to set up almost any system to mimic a paper one. That said, I have had a BuJo in a small notebook for a few years now and paper does have its place. The problem with paper is that you can fall down the rabbit hole with markers, highlighters, washi tape and ... Don't do it ;-) I found myself here because I'm trying to fix a problem I have with the notebook that I use every day. In reviewing the Ryder videos he suggested to NOT copy undone entries to the next day, but to review them by looking at past days. That does not work for the way I use mine. I use mine as a productivity tool. Then it dawned on me that he was using his as a JOURNAL, in the classic sense of the word. IOW, he was recording what he did, not using it to help DO things. AH, big difference! He was also using his as a PLANNER, and that use dictates a different setup. This video is very heavy on the Tracking function (books read, videos in progress, etc.) If it were me, I might keep that in a Kanban system (like Trello, for example, or even Excel). The advantage there is that I'd likely already be on the computer when I'm looking up KZbin stats so I might as well use a computer app and copy/paste information. Likewise, if I were tracking habit development, or routines, or appointments ... a smartphone app seems better suited. I'm starting to see BuJo as just one tool in an entire tool kit. YMMV, of course. I'm still chewing on this but my suggestion, if you decide to mess with this, is to decide what your USE for the thing will be: Planning, Managing Execution, Tracking, Habit Formation, Journaling, or just making a work of art ... whatever. Then consider what functions are best suited for a paper notebook vs a smartphone app vs Trello vs Excel vs OneNote or Evernote. I think making that decision upfront will save you much time. I know that I'm looking at changing my layout for 2020. In this case, my One Note version will be a big help as I can prototype it there and run it for the remainder of 2019 then start 2020 with a more useful setup for my purposes. Oh, and last thought, one of the BEST ideas I've ever come across I read several decades ago (well before GtD or Covey) and that is to keep what the author called a "grass catcher". (A lawn mower metaphor ;-) It appears in some of these videos in infant form as "random notes" or "ideas", etc. It is a way of keeping your head clear as your day goes on by recording those fleeting ideas WITHOUT taking any action on them, knowing that they will be there later so you can forget them for now. In my case, I have a separate small notebook for those ... simply because there are so many things that come up that it would make a mess of the BuJo. I keep that notebook open while I work and just jot down a word or to and move on. No colored pens, no stars or cute pictures, and no washi tape! LOL. At specific times (usually on my planning day each week) I go through the latest entries and schedule the useful items or cross off the really dumb ones. ;) In the decades I've used this system, it has saved me incalculable grief. Just FWIW. Good luck with your adventure. And stay out of those holes ... you might meet angry rabbits!

[@linnetwiddershins1983]

This was such a great video! I love seeing all of your reading and writing-specific goals!! Would love to see more of this in the future!

[@Odhinsdottir]

I just wanted to thank you for posting this. I love your down-to-earth style. So many lifestyle videos are overly precious and perfectionistic. Your video inspires me because you are relatable and non-intimidating.

[@lexiejones8755]

I’D LOVE TO SEE MORE BULLET JOURNAL VIDEOS!! I LOVED THIS VIDEOOOOO SO MUCH & you definitely made me want to start a bullet journal

[@queendsheena1]

Journal power! Have fun, Katy.

[@AngelikaRenee]

I love bullet journaling and I am so happy you decided to show your 2019 spreads with us!

[@erinmariecece]

This whole video made me want to get my life together! I am so excited for you this year, I kinda wanna see more bullet journal videos from you, are you planning on doing updates throughout the year, because I’d definitely watch the heck out of those.

[@leighmather5072]

Love this set up! This is one of the best bullet journal layouts I have seen.

[@brittyb300]

Thanks Kat! Love your work. I just purchased my first bullet journal & this vid gave me some ideas on were to begin :)

[@EmilyBourne]

I love the difference between writing, reading and filming in weekly spreads. I’m totally going to incorporate that in mine!

[@alayshacrowe2082]

I have always enjoyed your vids but I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this video as much as I did because it’s just a topic I wasn’t familiar with. However by the end of this video I couldn’t stop thinking about where and how fast I can get a journal like yours! Ily and can’t wait for more of your videos to come✨❤️

[@hiimgrace7747]

yesss i would looove to see more bullet journal videos from you!!

[@GrammaStubbs]

I love that your BUJO isn’t all about the art. Primarily, because it’s doable for most people and because the emphasis is on function. It makes me smile , knowing mine is just as basic, but usable. As with all BUJO's, make it work for you. Also, love the idea of a reading list and that you include audiobooks as legitimate reading. (My primary reading source) Thanks for post and for your ideas.

[@SasukesHott]

WHEN 2 OF YOUR FAVES ALIGN

[@janecrest8142]

I love this! Amazing video and the beauty of the minimalism is inspiring.

[@JennRutledge]

I love the monochromatic, functional, down-to-business spreads you have. It’s really nice to see that. I especially like the super simple reading log. I’ve been wanting to put one in my journal, but basically all the ones I’ve seen have been bookshelf drawing style. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@meghancarlson1360]

I’m starting to get into bullet journal as well. Looking for one this weekend to start December 2018-December 2019 year.

[@lisaleone2296]

I also do very minimalistic bullet journals. I have a weekly spread for work, and a "weekend spread" for home because i don't plan chores or meals or things like that by day, i just have a list of things i want to get done at home for the whole week. But yeah, if it works for you.... it's awesome.

[@WithLis]

So excited to see this video, you've given me more ideas for my new one when I set it up!

[@itsspelledkhipi7705]

This has been one of my favorite of all the (hundreds) of BUJO videos I’ve watched. I love how it was so customized and well thought out but still simple. I subscribed and look forward to many more of your bullet journal videos. Also, books. :)

[@kristianisreal8689]

A new BuJo planning video? And it's a Kat video?! Yes. All of the thumbs. Please make these whenever you feel like it. I thought you were gonna say the gift edition was 236 DOLLARS and I was like WHOA I've had a BuJo for about six months. The trying-layouts-that-aren't-working part has been the hardest part for me. I love the idea of organizing tasks under longer-term goals in the weekly spread. I haven't seen it done that way before and I want to try it. Also I gasped when you brought out your pens because I'm trash and I didn't realize we had the same pens Anyways I think that's gonna be it for this comment today Thank you so much for reading I hope you enjoyed it I hope you have a great night and I will have another comment up soon so I will see you then

[@dawnseigo1520]

Lol! I thought she was going to say the same thing!

[@storiesofwonderland8900]

A few days ago I was thinking about my 2019 goals and thinking about writing them down already. Loved this video! It gave me some ideas and made me enthousiastic to start my own goal writing already!

[@gabbydiane98]

I love this! It looks overwhelming but sooooo cool. Maybe I will look into trying this!

[@palmer.f96]

Okay but this was so relaxing, I love it and it makes me want to try and bullet journaling!

[@LutherJKanso]

I just LOVE the content you've been posting for a while now. You're bringing a new element to your channel that I think works very well with the overall dynamic of your creativity.

[@toolondaboards]

I loved the honesty of this video!

[@gaiaathena-books]

This is such an inspirational video!! I love watching bullet-journal videos of BookTubers I'm subbed to.

[@jessicachan6273]

Yesss I got into bullet journaling this year and it’s so fun!

[@hayleysmith1817]

I love your moon cycle tracker! is gorgeous and exactly what I need in my 2019 journal

[@jenniferacres8182]

Kat! You are the first person I've ever seen with a bullet journal that didn't make me freak out. I've been a hardcore Happy Planner user for the last several years, but I'm definitely rethinking that...or will at least be incorporating these ideas into my planner. THANKS!

[@artemisstarlite6842]

I would LOVE to see more videos like this, whether they're bullet journaling or something similar! Super relaxing and just fun content :)

[@koala_t_reads8247]

I loved this video, I just got my first bullet journal and I had no idea what to do with it and this gave me so many good ideas!

[@wintersonnet]

I really love your approach to bullet journaling!

[@LadyMcCrystal]

I am on year 3 of a bullet journal. I found a great system for me. I color code which helps me so much.

[@playedescapade]

These are my favorite type of bullet journals. I'm mainly interested in how people use it for productivity. I love minimalist styled ones too.

[@Melbel913]

I appreciate this so much! I’ve been looking for simplistic set ups, and ways to separate my work/school notes from my personal goals. This was really helpful and it looks amazing

[@LittlePrairieLibrary]

I looooove this! Thank you for showing your simple method! I'm so sick of people thinking they can't bullet journal because they're "not artistic". This is what it's about, just keeping your life organized!

[@books_and_bolts3184]

Bullet Journaling is something I've always looked at with interest, but from a long distance away. I have a weekly planner, but bullet journaling looks really relaxing, so you may have convinced me!! Also, yes please. More bullet jounras videos!!! This was so relaxing to watch.

[@abbielunsford8485]

I have never bullet journaled but I found this oddly relaxing and I found your layout really interesting. Great video. Would love to see the this journal at the end of next year filled in!

[@kaylinmoore4986]

YES, a bujo video! I've wanted to see your approach to bullet journaling for such a long time! Can't wait for more of these videos! Also, I see you, Storyteller. I can't wait to have it on my shelf.

[@vidyawitch]

WOW!!! Loved watching this. So inspired to plan 2019. Thank u so much. And ur weekly spreads are so functional...am gonna try them...coz i too have many projects and when i list them together it feels cluttered. Have a great day.

[@AllysonKing]

“I didn’t want to make any big mistakes.” I stan lol and always hardcover. I don’t know billet journals but I love everything Kat so I watched it all;)

[@TheBookTreeReads]

I love watching bujo vids so much, and seeing one from you made me so happy! Please keep making these videos every now and then!

[@rusafahussain5993]

I'm obsessed with amandarachlee's videos

[@alycigelnik3231]

I’ve tried bullet journaling before but since I’m still in high school i need just a normal planner for homework and then I have a journal that I just chaotically put every list and plan and thought into. But i still really appreciate your dedication and oh my god this video was beautiful

[@WorldAccordingtoEmma]

I really like your set up. Personally, I use my bullet journal more for trackers rather than as a planner. But seeing your different TBRs and writing trackers are reminding me of things I should add to my setups for the coming year and coming months.

[@kisekishojo]

I have never thought to make separate to do lists for different parts of your life like that. Mind blows, fully taking this idea!

[@RebeccaKSampson]

This was soooo fun!! Glad you shared this and we got to see so many fun reading spreads

[@Jasmine-oy4hn]

I love that you did this!!

[@SoleilCeline]

I love how simplistic it is! It makes me feel like I can make my bullet journal more manageable for 2019 as well. I'd love to see more bullet journal related videos!!

[@TisiphoneSeraph]

This was really refreshing! I like a lot of your layouts. ^^

[@jessicachan6273]

Please continue making more Bujo videos bc books + bujo = BEST

[@Bluffer089]

I admit, I laugh at the post 100 videos, inspirational goal but I would happily watch 100 Kat videos.

[@Katytastic]

haha I'M GONNA TRY!! XD

[@richmondreader7150]

Loved this video Kat! I just got a new agenda for 2019 bc STATIONARY IS LIFE lol Gunna try to get my life in order and schedule out those reading goals!!!

[@immortalazure]

you're bullet journaling is so neat and beautiful! This was so relaxing to watch. I still havent found the right method and layouts for Bullet Jounaling

[@cristinasjourney]

This is so relaxing and beautiful to watch.

[@Jennamacallarnold]

Wow, I love your minimal style. You still make the pages esthetically pleasing to look at and fun, but very practical. And I love listening to your voice over. You have a fun personality!

[@daniellewagner7140]

This video has convinced me that I am definitely not organized. I’m very much considering getting a bullet journal now! I’d love to see more videos like this! (Also your handwriting is beautiful ✍️)

[@Sophx16]

I loveddd this video, I don't bullet journal but now I'm kinda tempted after this video

[@BarryAllen-rg2qw]

OMG KATTTT!!! DO MORE OF THIS PLEASEEEEE!!!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I could literally listen to you talk all day

[@sparklypoof]

same. such an oddly soothing voice.

[@rubyschran5330]

this is so inspiring/relaxing/lovely!!!!!

[@Miss_Annlaug]

Really good video. I enjoy how you share a bit about the ups and downs of bullet journaling. I love it because doi g it by hand connects me to my planner and my intent much stronger than with a store bought planner.

[@1HalfbloodPrince]

Would love more of these! I don't know what it is about bullet journal videos, but I find them so relaxing? And I find your voice is calming already so this is like extra chill. I've started and stopped doing a bullet journal multiple times, and I never seem to keep myself motivated. Maybe I need to switch to a more minimalistic approach like this.

[@nalcarya]

I have to admit one of the reasons I watch so many BuJo videos is because I highly enjoy non-german speakers pronouncing Leuchtturm ♥

[@fashionistakitty]

really enjoyed your planning video. i love how minimal it is and its super functional for you

[@sananassar]

That was great! Thanks for sharing :) also love your nails. I started bullet journaling in August this year so I’m planning my 2019 journal now.

[@majoredinenglish8228]

I like that you’ve branched out. Good video.

[@ediemoore7712]

Wow your writing is beautiful! I think I'm gonna start a bullet journal!

[@zuzanalukyova6513]

Okay, now I'm officially inspired to start bullet journaling myself 😍

[@emilyhanks5163]

Ok, so now I need a Bullet Journal.. and I'd love to see the end of 2019 to see how much your journal changed. xx

[@zabethmarsh9384]

I love your minimalist journal. I cant draw to save my life so you are an inspiration to me. Thanks

[@LauraTwoPointO]

Yessss! This makes me want to bullet journal! I do use an EC for planning but I think I’d like to bullet journal for record and goal keeping

[@helgabi8206]

I love how you separated your read/write/film weekly spread on it's own page. Very clever!

[@suzmapgirl]

I love that you are tracking your period and the moon phases together. Let us know how that works. I also like your idea of having quarterly goals.

[@SamanthasBooks]

I love how minimalist this is! It's very nice :)

[@barbc9338]

I've been bullet journaling for about two years. I've watched countless videos on bullet journaling and eventually fell down the rabbit hole of "decorating" my pages. I didn't really enjoy my artsy attempts and my efforts to be visually creative were time consuming and took away from my real reason for bullet journaling: WRITING. I like your approach to bullet journaling. I'll be using several of your ideas in my 2019 set up. Thanks for this video and I'd love to see more.

[@artwriter76]

This was very interesting. I don't think I've ever heard of bullet journals. May have to look into it more. Great vid Kat, as always!

[@Katytastic]

thank you!

[@ericka9648]

I would have gladly enjoyed 3 hours of this btw lol but I love how realistic and minimalist it is. Thank you for showing us!!!

[@404-equivalent4]

I loved this. I liked how organised everything is and how clear your goals are. I usually only have weekly and monthly spreads, but I'm thinking it would be cool and useful to add some goals at the beginning of the year like you did.

[@swtlilyuri]

YAASS YAAASS to the BuJo videos!! :)

[@emilyeileen7]

Loved this video! Very relaxing and inspiring :)

[@Libib]

I love your style of bullet journaling! Every time I try it I feel like I'll never be on the level that everyone else is because I can use basically two fonts and my drawing is worthless, so I get discouraged. BUT I think it's time to embrace the minimalist journaling and tackle my 2019 journal plans and goals! I'd love to see monthly or even a half a year update video of your 2019 journal in the future :)

[@melanies6610]

Awesome video Kat!

[@MaryAmongStories]

I love these videos so much! this was so relaxing 💕

[@ShezART1]

Girl, your Journal is the most practical and realistic of all !!!😁

[@thenewyorkbookshelf7047]

really appreciate a bujo that looks like mine! lettering is hard boo ! loving the variety on your channel right now

[@geovanamara9293]

Hey Kat, this video was amazing! I've been just planning to start kind of a journal to keep track of my goals, cause I'm a master procrastinator. This has inspired me and given me so many ideas, and it looks beautiful by the way!!!! I think you'll do great next year and I believe you can achieve anything you want to!!!! Love you!! *-*

[@venusv8268]

Loved the vid Kat! Please make more like this 😊😊😊

[@emoooooly7350]

Really enjoy the simplicity. It give good inspiration to jump off of, and I dont feel intimidated by not being able to draw the perfect doodles

[@rebeccaferding3406]

Please do more of these! I've fallen of the bandwagon of bullet journaling after a rough fall (my BA-thesis, what I think is seasonal depression and many other things) but this totally got med excited for 2019 and bullet journaling!