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The Bullet Journal Future Log: A Future Planning System

What is the bullet journal future log?

An incredibly important part of the bullet journal system is the future log. Unlike most other planners or agendas the bullet journal doesn’t have the whole year laid out right from the get go. This means that there needs to be somewhere to plan for the future without all the spreads already being there.

Luckily this is exactly what this is for! A space to put tasks, trips, events, deadlines, reminders and everything else you’ll need in the months ahead.

The Bullet Journal Key: How to create the best one for you

You have your bullet journal, your pens, and washi tape and all the other goodies you’re just dying to use. You take a deep breath and open your journal to the first page to start your very first spread…. What is it? Well if you’re like most bullet journalers you’re going to start off with the bullet journal key.

Minimalist 2019 Bullet Journal Setup

We’re not all artsy and that’s just fine. If you’re looking for a minimalist 2019 bullet journal setup that will cover the basics without getting too hectic, you’ve found it! In this set up you’ll find all the initial elements like the future log and index along with some spreads that are simple but catered to the person it’s been designed for.

2019 Bullet Journal Set Up

December is a crazy month, with holidays, trips, family time, school being out and the new year looming there is a lot to do. Last year I set up my new bullet journal over the holidays but this year I wanted some more time to do my 2019 bullet journal set up. I wanted the time to think through what I really needed to include and learn from last year’s journal.

Go ahead and check out my 2020 set up too!

How to Fix a Mistake in Your Bullet Journal

Ok, I might be a little crazy but I was nervous even taking my first bullet journal out of the shrink wrap. I didn’t want to ruin it through the mere removal of its protective covering! By the time I actually opened it to start I was terrified of making a mistake and messing up a page. And the thing that I had the most trouble wrapping my head around was what I would do if I made a mistake. How can you fix a mistake in your bullet journal!?

Minimalist Vs Maximalist

Ok, if you’ve been scrolling on any platform for bullet journal inspiration you’ll probably have seen that there are a kajillion ways to set up and decorate a bullet journal. When you’re first learning about the system you’ll see a bunch of terms and wonder, what does that even mean? Two of these terms represent the major schools in design for bullet journaling. Minimalist vs. Maximalist.