Minimalist BULLET JOURNAL Setup | For Productivity + Organization

[@AshlynneEaton]

Do you bullet journal currently? Or is it something you’d like to start? 🤍

[@inbetweenworlds]

Been BUJO-ing for 4 years. Agree on the minimal approach which is what the inventor, Ryder Carroll"s original design and intention.

[@DeandraStubbs]

I've been interested in starting 💕 this video is very helpful thank you 😊

[@amyhamaker7803]

I sort of do a hybrid. I do set up the year and weeks in advance; I have too many calendar items to just go month but month. But I make a hybrid that has a notes section each week, trackers, planning sections for the youth group I work with, and wide open notes sections. I may have to look a little bit for something, but I know everything is in that notebook.

[@mireyas28]

This is going to be my first year bullet journaling, and I was just now working on it. Going to try a new format every quarter to test out layouts 🤞

[@amandalashley3819]

I love the idea and I've attempted one several times but no matter how simple and minimalist I make it I still get bogged down, overwhelmed, and end up falling behind and giving up.

[@AhmetKaan]

*"Everything in life is easier when you don't concern yourself with what other people are doing."*

[@AshlynneEaton]

Such a good quote 🤍

[@amyli092]

Thank you for sharing this reminder.

[@zYuL05]

Heard it twice today Maybe it's a sign 🤔

[@deathbyduckie]

I've found I use my bullet journal much more since I stopped trying to make it 'pretty'. I use one colour per month (usually a different shade of grey but I occasionally use an actual colour) and a black pen. It's so much simpler and makes me want to use it because it doesn't take forever to set up.

[@dasher607]

Wanted to start bullet journaling. I was overwhelmed with the fancy spreads everyone does. This is awesome. Thank you so much!

[@whois2517]

It's kinda stupid to be artistic in a minimalistic journal

[@breec3346]

I’ve tried to start bullet journaling but I can never get into it I’d rather buy an already put together planner and call it a day haha I could never be diligent enough to start and keep a bullet journal also happy 2021!!!

[@abbicampbell3433]

I love the idea of bullet journaling but I never really have anything to plan 😂

[@mips12]

For me, i enjoy creating visually aesthetic bullet journal spreads not because i have the "time" for it, like you said, but because i actually enjoy it and the creative outlet brings me value.

[@Anna-pd6dc]

Very similar to my set up! I appreciate bullet journal videos like this - functional and practical, like the original intention of the tool and not full of arts and fluff.

[@StefanieAnna]

Love how simple and manageable this is. I definitely want to try this!

[@okaminess]

Thank goodness bullet journal trends are still a thing. Haha Not a trend!! Still bullet journaling. heck yes.

[@amandaknight1406]

Watching your videos is a massive stress relief for me. I've tried to bullet journal before, but I can't remember to keep up with it. I guess I just don't have enough going on; a regular wall calendar keeps track of things I need to do just fine.

[@noureddinehaouati2415]

the only thing that I don't like is gosting, I can see clearly the writing through the paper, I recommend changing the pen since it's hard to change the notebook.

[@mistress.villaina7591]

I like the Rhodia Goalbook... works with most pens I tried

[@_justjackie]

Thanks Ashlynne! I really appreciate how simple & doable this is! I’ve been using the Passion Planner for years but am finding it limiting and want to add more. I like your monthly goals, broken down from your yearly goal. Thanks again

[@AshlynneEaton]

So glad you found it helpful! And yes! I love breaking down my goals into smaller pieces like that! 🤍

[@donna_dc]

I’ve always been interested on how you make your own journal. Finally, I can now convert my notebooks to a journal that would work for me too! Thanks for sharing Ashlynne! 😍😊

[@joymae]

Your bulletjournal is so simple and minimal! I love it. The habits tab is something I want to incorporate in after reading atomic habits. Never thought of having a thought dump page that’s great.

[@gabriellabudgets]

i love bullet journaling i just started and feel so great doing it pls make more bullet journal videos! monthly ones? 😊

[@andreadriver6532]

Watching this a second time so I can set up my journal!

[@KKmovesToMars]

Thank you for sharing. My setup is similar but I do love how you bring your goals to monthly spreads! I will be trying that

[@sahanaramanathan7185]

Have nice year ahead

[@pavankanumuri5252]

Iam wasted so much of books for journal this one makes my journal minimal and simple thank you sis😍

[@rae-annenichol9952]

Any year is a great time to try methods, like bullet journaling, but for me especially this year as I will be semiretired (end of April). Looking forward to adapting your ideas so that my retirement days do not blend together. I also like this idea because of its built-in adaptability to unforeseen schedule changes which does crop up once in awhile. P.S. Great ideas on decorating for days like Christmas. New tradition. :)))

[@twonmai]

Definitely geeking out on these productivity+organization habits right now! Inspired!

[@ddcjenn]

I've been using a bullet journal for 4 years, sometimes in greater or less detail depending on the year or how much time I have but I love the flexibility it has. Thanks for your video

[@melissanavarro9296]

I love bullet journaling, I always feel so productive when I’m doing it and helps keep me motivated and organized. 😊

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Happy New Year 2021, Ashlynne!❤️

[@AshlynneEaton]

Happy New Year!! 🎊

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You too, Ashlynne!

[@Sakura-ek6vo]

I really really appreciate your ideas. Thank you 💙

[@jeannegonzalez7367]

Wow, very much needed words and inspiration. Becoming stale in my spiritual life, this was such a breath of fresh air to get back on track to what is really needed and really matters. Thank you so much for your faithfulness.

[@OliviaKruis]

Bullet journaling always seemed so unattainable or impractical before and you've done such good work and a beautiful job making it functional and simple. I love and appreciate your videos

[@marthahouse6796]

This is the best of your videos I have seen in a while! Thanks for the awesome idea!

[@straightwaymentalhealthmin4533]

This is great. I watched so many bullet journaling videos today and it was just overwhelming. Yours is the best, just the basics

[@annaelyas3800]

Such a great video, very inspiring, informative. I definitely will try it out, thank you so much.

[@TrulyBeauty]

love this look . ✨✨✨

[@CorinRae]

I love how simple and effective this is!

[@susiescott1441]

This is so much more helpful than other bullet journalling videos I've watched in the past! I had kind of labelled myself as 'not a bullet journaller' because whenever I tried to match the beautiful aesthetics I'd just get disappointed and give up on the whole thing! I'm a university student and I'm getting married this August so I definitely have a lot on my plate this year and I'm going to try this set up of bullet journalling as I think it will be really useful for me! Thanks so much for the video! xxx

[@ecofriendlyemily7488]

So awesome I just picked up my new bullet journal today then saw you posted this video!! Love you ❤️

[@mayvel1537]

Love these ideas! I already got a free planner from work, but I am going to borrow a few of your ideas to modify (incl the mini calendars to mark achieving daily goals)

[@CoolChick09090]

I bought a Moleskine weekly planner and I was able to incorporate some of the aspects of starting a bullet journal! I thank you for the video as it has inspired me to be more organized!

[@bcluser]

Super explanatory, thanks! Best video to watch if you just wanna understand the essence of bullet journaling.

[@RockysCorner]

Decided to finally keep a bullet journal this year thanks to this video! You made it so much more approachable, thank you!

[@sarahwilcox4044]

Watching this again mid year and I didn't think I needed it. But I definitely need a new organisation system so I think I might try it for the rest of 2021! Thank you Ashlynne 😊

[@sofiailyasova6154]

Hi Ashlynne I love your videos, and yes I really want to start bullet journaling and your video really helps me get excited for that!😍

[@MariliizV]

Happy new year Ashlynne! I hope this year is going to be successful for all of us! Looking forward to spend this year with learning more about minimalist living and being more mindful! Hugs!

[@baileymclemore6065]

I just started bullet journaling in October! I like to use stickers to decorate my pages, but I definitely dont go to the extremes that some of the bullet journal queens do haha! I would also suggest a notebook with thicker pages, like 160GSM to avoid the pen bleeding through if that bothers you. I have an Archer and Olive notebook and I love it! I can even use markers to fill in habit trackers with nothing bleeding through!

[@chiaraaimee]

I love your content so much! As I change from being a student at university to start working in a lab I really appreciate the freedom of a bullet journal. Most often I get creative with a monthly cover and than I use a minimal setup for the aktual planninf just like you do. Happy new year from Germany 🥰

[@JenniferRowena]

Love your setup! 🤍

[@rubaiyachoity5060]

Hey ! Very nice ideas. I am going to make it today. I am a graduate student still trying hard to get a job and this makes me frustrated too. Having a bullet journal might help me to calm down and stay positive with my situation.

[@AntoniatheUniverse]

This year I've really taken it upon myself to plan, plan , plan and just seeing other minimalists simplify the process is very helpful to me. It's easy to overcomplicate these things and of course that leads to me jumping ship often :D Thank you!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh that’s so awesome to hear! Good luck as you continue the process!! 🥰

[@lalita2688]

Needed something like this thank you very much. Looking forward to making my life a bit more minimalistic with this bullet journal idea. Thank u

[@katieakin1091]

I tried doing a bullet journal like this, but now I just use it for monthly journal prompts. I’ll go into Pinterest towards the end of each month to find journal prompts that I want to do. Naturally, I’ll get busy with school or just lazy and will forget to answer the daily prompts, but I just go back and fill them in plus that day’s prompt and maybe a day, two, or three upcoming prompts. I’ve been doing this since March 2020. I also have a bucket list of places I want to go both foreign and in the U.S., celebrities I would like to meet (even though the chance is slim to none)

[@elizabethbednarcik3311]

I love the designing aspect of this, and also the simplicity! I am going to try this for sure. I usually have little notes, lists, goals, all over the place. This will be great, thanks.

[@warholcow]

Looks great. Helpful!

[@spacefreak4563]

oh my godd, just found a left handed Bullet Journaler!!!

[@CandaceFlorida]

So helpful, thank you 😊!!

[@athenate7300]

This motivates me so much 😊

[@rebeccapants]

I just bullet journaled my week to try keeping tasks on paper rather than my phone! A lot of strategies you mentioned, like breaking down the year into manageable chunks and tracking “habits” are really similar to the strategy outlined in the book The 12 Week Year (how to get more done in 12 weeks than most people do in a year)

[@nadinebradley6238]

I got a bullet journal for Christmas!! Perfect timing!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh that’s so fun!! Hopefully this video helps! 🥰

[@nadinebradley6238]

@@AshlynneEaton It will a lot as it is a new thing I'm trying this year!

[@cynthia6055]

Enjoyed this!

[@monicastander]

I love this video. For me as a beginner, it was very helpful 🤍

[@sarahswiattack]

I've been using a bullet journal for the past 6 months and really enjoy how organized it keeps me. Thank you for this great video. Happy 2021 🥳

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh that’s so awesome!! And happy 2021! 🥰

[@mohammadaliallahdadi7210]

Happy new year and thank you for this informative video

[@joannarosalindbrown9059]

I currently do bullet journal but it is very interesting to see how you do it!! Thank you yet again for a fantastic video!😊

[@donnas411]

You always have great ideas for organization. Happy New Year !

[@anastaz6641]

Thank you! This was rly helpful

[@CitrouilleCitron]

I appreciate this simple bujo. I have pretty much the same: quickly done, easy to read. I love !

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Happy new year, Ashlynne and Christopher!

[@kathrynconway1754]

Love and appreciate you so much, Ashlynne! Happy new year, I can’t wait to see all the many videos to come this year. Keep being you, 💜

[@lesleyjackson7691]

This was great! I started bullet journaling 3 months ago. I keep it ultra minimal. Always like seeing how others do theirs. Thank you for sharing! And happy new year x

[@innesanathaliesumalnap8]

Happy new year Ashlynne! Love your content 🤎🤍

[@UpasanaDevchoudhury]

I want to start it this year to keep myself more organized and focus on my priorities. Thank you for sharing ! Loved it :)

[@leahveal5470]

These are great tips Ashlynne! Do you have any tips on improving handwriting for journaling? Your handwriting is so neat and font-like.😊💚

[@ashleypeldiak7679]

That's the same notebook I picked for my new bullet journal! The color is so pretty 😍 lefties unite!!

[@shahanabanu3017]

Wow I just waiting for this video... Happy new year 🎊🎉

[@user-3l1]

in 2019 I tried something like this, but after 3 months I stopped using it I'll try again this year because I have many plans and goals I can't forget :)

[@evraalexandrite3770]

Me too, but after 3 months i forgot it, not update it again. But now when i see it again there are goals that i can check because i already finished it or in progress. Well at least i know i already start/finished something. So when i am starting 2021 there is no feeling that in 2020 I didn't do anything.

[@brainfm-relaxation]

Hi you! I love your music!

[@goosegirl26]

Thanks for sharing this video, Ashlynne! I have been using a bullet journal system for a few years now, and I really appreciate how I'm able to keep all my notes in one place. I was curious about when during a given month you find it works best for you to make the next monthly spread? That's something I've always struggled with. My current solution is to have an additional, small planner with preprinted, monthly spreads, but it's not an ideal situation. I'd like to return to drawing the calendars. Thanks for any insight you'd like to share with what works for you. :)

[@cynsue1618]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@angiehallhaviland]

Just tickled to be the 1000 th like on this video. Love your set up. HAPPY NEW YEAR ... Hope you and Christopher have a great year!!

[@llarmstrong783]

Happy New Year. Thanks for making the Carolinas look good

[@debbiemclean1090]

Thank you its given me some great ideas xxxxxxxx Happy New Year to you both xxxxxxxxxx

[@Lori..]

That's awesome!! Thanks for the tips and ideas!!

[@paige9714]

Ahh so happy you posted this! Starting my 2021 bullet journal setup has been so fun and I love seeing how others set theirs up! Hope you have a happy New Year! 🥰😊

[@michellesolu6792]

Omg it was the video i was looking for :3 happy new year Ashly

[@AshlynneEaton]

Happy new year!! And that’s so awesome! 🥰🤍

[@13DLight]

If I had one I'd declutter it.

[@cecilly59]

This is by far my favorite minimalist bujo video. Thank you for how clear you explain everything. A few questions: Do you not create an index? Also, do you number the pages in your bujo? Thanks so much.

[@lilliannebeaulac7367]

Hi Ashlynne, what do you do with your bullet journals at the end of the year? Do you keep them?

[@JordanEvansMusic]

Great video! I’m going to be doing this more this next year

[@oh_em1111]

as soon as the video started i was like “ooo i have that same journal… 😳 and that same mug…” 😂

[@shawnahawton1013]

Ashlynne, I always look forward to your videos! I've decluttered with you, become more minimalist with you and now I'm going to copy your bullet journal 😂. Great easy way to set up. I especially liked your tracker how you just concentrate on a few things at a time. Heads up... when you did your weekly plan, you wrote Sat/Sun 9. It should be Sat/Sun 9/10. Don't turn the page and write 10, or you will need your white out lol.

[@feedyoursoul1383]

awesome simple set up! thanks for the inspiration :)

[@almabulling7841]

This was a great video! It gave me so much inspiration!

[@epicmissionmedia]

Cool system! You inspired me to start a habit tracker. :)

[@licia7151]

Love this!!!

[@simplyw_daniela9536]

Love this!!! This is therapeutic to me too, I do it every month. Thank you for another awesome vid Ashlynee!! Happy New Year to you and Christopher! 🤍

[@fififinance7469]

I literally procrastinate by watching videos and pretending it is self-help eeek!

[@DeandraStubbs]

Happy New Year 💕🎆

[@AshlynneEaton]

Happy New Year! 🎊🎉

[@elizabeththecity9674]

Love this! Happy new year!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh thank you so much! And Happy New Year! 🎊🎉

[@shwetashetye8254]

Woman best video ever!

[@angiemidas2347]

Happpppiiiiiiieeeeeeeee new year love❤️

[@marianacu6837]

I love your videos, you have given me something to do during these weird times. I was wondering if there are any books you would recommend for more purposeful living or just books in general.

[@samuelofori4864]

I’m definitely trying this ❤️