Bullet journaling can be time consuming if you like to use a variety of layouts, and often switch between different dot grid notebooks (or is that just me?). So to save time, I really recommend using a dot grid spacing…
7 Bullet journal daily spreads to try this week
If you know a daily planner is right for you but are struggling to find the right layout, I’ve included a variety for you to try out in this post. Even if you’re looking for a daily planner rather than…
Bullet journal date marker ideas (minimalist and colourful)
I’ve done a few posts with bullet journal layout ideas but if you’ve already found your perfect weekly spread and are just a bit bored with the same style, here are some date marker ideas to add some variety to…
Review of the Dot Journaling book by Hannah Beilenson
If you’re new to bullet journaling or looking for a gift for someone that needs some organization in their life but is opposed to using a traditional planner, bullet journaling guide books can be a great resource. Let’s have a…
7 Daily planner layout ideas for your bullet journal that DON’T include a timed schedule
I don’t use a day to a page spread very often but when I do, I prefer to do an untimed spread. A schedule with everything planned to the hour is too restrictive for me. I prefer to do things…
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…
DIY bullet journal alphabet stencil (that costs practically nothing)
If your handwriting is a bit messy (like mine!) and you want your spreads to look a bit different, stencils are an easy way to do this, especially if you don’t like adding anything like washi tape, stamps or other…
5 Ways to get ideas for your planner spreads
I’ve been doing a different spread almost every week for a few years now. I’ve had plenty of planning ruts in that time where I’ve felt like I haven’t had any ‘fresh’ ideas for planning. If you’re in a rut…
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…
The best time saving tool for bullet journaling (Ink by Jeng Row & Column Stencil)
If you’ve been bullet journaling for a while you’ve probably spent a lot of time counting dots before drawing up your spreads. I used to do that too until I found this handy tool … Ink by Jeng row and…
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…