I like to set up my spread for the next month in the middle of the current month. Some people might think this is too early but I have a bad habit of over-estimating what I can get done in…
The best time saving row and column stencils for dot grid notebooks (5 brands compared)
Stencils that help you mark up monthly calendars, to do lists, annual overviews and weekly spreads by counting boxes save so. much. time. I think they’re the most important bullet journaling supply apart from Frixion erasable pen (and a good…
10 Useful printables to add to your planner or bullet journal
There’s a printable for everything and if you can’t find one you like you can always make your own. They save a ton of time not having to count out the dots and rule up spreads in your bullet journal….
5 Things to do when you get a new bullet journal notebook
Whether you’re starting a bullet journal for the first time or just starting a new bullet journal notebook, these are the 5 things you should do to set it up. 1. Count the dots I count how many dots horizontally…
Drawing bullet journal spreads on paper versus digitally on an iPad (which is faster?)
I decided to do an experiment with this week’s spread and compare how long it took to setup the spread on paper versus digitally using the Goodnotes app on my iPad. Related post: Digital Planner versus Paper Planner: Which is…
Hack Your Journal Book Review
You might recall my last review of a bullet journal tips / ideas notebook (the Guide to Dot Journaling). I wasn’t that impressed with the book so went on the hunt for some other books that might have some more…
7 useful spreads your bullet journal should have
A blank page in a dot grid notebook = so many possible spreads! If you’re not sure where to start (or you have the other problem – too many spreads and need to narrow it down!) these are the 7…
7 Quick and easy ways to make your bullet journal less boring
If you’ve been bullet journaling for a while you probably started off with simple black pen only spreads and might be getting a bit bored. If so, here are some quick and easy ways to make your bullet journal less…
7 Bullet Journal Supplies I Don’t Use
I’ve done plenty of posts talking about my favorite planner supplies, but not many about the planner supplies I don’t use. With so many pretty / clever / expensive / functional / decorative planner supplies available nowadays it can be a bit…
How to choose the right bullet journal notebook for you (10 things to check)
With bullet journaling becoming increasingly popular there are more and more notebooks to choose from! Here are some things to check before choosing a notebook. How to choose the right bullet journal notebook for you 1. Binding style For me, the…
Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal Notebook A5 Review (Pros, Cons & Video Walkthrough)
For the month of the July I trialled bullet journaling. There are tons of bullet journal notebooks on the market these days but I wanted to start with the original method of bullet journaling so purchased the Leuchtturm 1917 Bullet Journal Notebook. Disclaimer:…