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Getting started with bullet journaling – what do you need to get started? First and foremost, you will need a journal.  The type of journal is very unique to you.  Journaling should become part of your routine, whether it’s in the morning or last thing in the evening. You want to enjoy everything about journaling so, choose one that suits your needs and your budget!

According to an email I received on 10/31/2022, there is a picture is of a woman standing by a lake and wearing their boots, somewhere on this page, and I have not deleted or changed any pic, and had not even revisted this post before reading their email at 8am today, and they want credit for it.  I did not take this pic from their site, as I have never even heard of this site.  It came from pixabay.  All images I use or from those sites that state commercial use rights okay to use.  It’s a blog post, about bullet journaling, nothing to do with boots.  But if I must, here you go

(Cheap Snow Gear) is fully credited. 

The credit must appear under the image or the footer of the page and 
be clickable to https://www.cheapsnowgear.com/collections/womens-ski-wear-sale  
within 5 working days. We await your response to confirm this has been 
completed, removing the image does not resolve the case. 

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You are probably excited to get started with your bullet journal, but it helps to first understand a little more about what it is, how it works, and how it can be useful for you.

 

The more information you have to start with, the better your bullet journal will be.

 

One thing to remember as you start your bullet journal is you will be customizing for YOUR needs. Every decision you make it based on what will work best for you. Get inspiration from others, and use printables of layouts that work for different sections, but don’t feel pressured to make it look or feel just like someone else’s.

 

Let’s get started!

According to an email I received on 10/31/2022, there is a picture is of a woman standing by a lake and wearing their boots, somewhere on this page, and I have not deleted or changed any pic, and had not even revisted this post before reading their email at 8am today, and they want credit for it.  I did not take this pic from their site, as I have never even heard of this site.  It came from pixabay.  All images I use or from those sites that state commercial use rights okay to use.  It’s a blog post, about bullet journaling, nothing to do with boots.  But if I must, here you go

(Cheap Snow Gear) is fully credited. 

The credit must appear under the image or the footer of the page and 
be clickable to https://www.cheapsnowgear.com/collections/womens-ski-wear-sale  
within 5 working days. We await your response to confirm this has been 
completed, removing the image does not resolve the case. 

I see no woman weaering boots, by the way!

What is a bullet journal?

 

A bullet journal is a calendar, planner, and journal all rolled into one. It becomes whatever you make of it, allowing you to keep track of your past events, help you organize the current events and activities, and to make plans for the future. It gives you a number of ways to create your journal and offers an easy way to make all of your ideas and plans work in harmony.

 

In the pages coming up, you will learn everything there is to know about a bullet journal, why it is beneficial, and how best to use it. As you will see, there is a lot to learn about bullet journals, from how it is set up, to the types of collections and pages you want to include.

 All you need to begin is a blank journal or notebook and a pen.

 As you will soon see – a bullet journal has a lot to it, but every single page and collection included is customizable for your needs. However, it does help to understand the basics first.

 

According to an email I received on 10/31/2022, this picture is of a woman standing by a lake and wearing their boots, and they want credit for it.  I did not take this pic from their site, as I have never even heard of this site.  It came from pixabay.  All images I use or from those sites that state commercial use rights okay to use.  It’s a blog post, about bullet journaling, nothing to do with boots.  But if I must, here you go

(Cheap Snow Gear) is fully credited. 

The credit must appear under the image or the footer of the page and 
be clickable to https://www.cheapsnowgear.com/collections/womens-ski-wear-sale  
within 5 working days. We await your response to confirm this has been 
completed, removing the image does not resolve the case. 

I see no woman weaering boots, by the way!

As you will soon see – a bullet journal has a lot to it, but every single page and collection included is customizable for your needs. However, it does help to understand the basics first.

 Here are some of the main pages that will be included in the bullet journal:

 Index

 The first page you will have in your bullet journal is the index. This works similar to an index in a book you are reading, providing a list of pages and sections in the bullet journal, and letting you know what page number each section is located on. It works in conjunction with your bullet journal sections, collections, and pages, making it easier to locate something instantly.

The index is more efficient when it is located on the first two open pages in your bullet journal, so it is easy to find and has adequate space within your journal to keep track of all pages and sections.

You will return to these two pages often, as you list the pages you create. More importantly, you will use your Index in the future to easily find the page of any number of journal entries that you need by adding the page numbers at the bottom of the page and entering them into the Index.

Future Log

The next part of the bullet journal is going to be your future log. The future log is a great way to plan for the near and distant future. It is meant to give you insight into the month coming up, including events or birthdays, weekend plans, work or school tasks, household errands, and everything else going on in your life.

To create this page, turn to the next two blank pages after the index, and write Future Log at the top of each. Divide both pages into three even horizontal sections. Use these as a six-month Future Log and enter the name of six consecutive months at the top of each of the six divisions. Add the page numbers at the bottom of the page and enter them into the Index.

But, PopMom(as one of my Youtube followers calls me), where do I get a bullet journal from(or any type of journal?)

No worries, I have you covered! You will find different journals available for you to choose from in my free printables hub!

 

What is the free printables hub? It’s my member’s only area just full of free journals and planners! I am adding new content every week!! Why, you may ask? It’s my way of giving back and saying thank you to everyone who comes to my little tiny piece of the internet! You chose to be here, and I appreciate you! I also believe that I can help to save the world, in a very small way, one parent, one journal, one child, one journal at a time! More on that later! Much more! 

How do I get to the free printables hub?

I am glad you asked! Just click the picture below and sign up! Then check your email for your password! If you do not receive one, email me at the [email protected]!

According to an email I received on 10/31/2022, this picture is of a woman standing by a lake and wearing their boots, and they want credit for it.  I did not take this pic from their site, as I have never even heard of this site.  It came from pixabay.  All images I use or from those sites that state commercial use rights okay to use.  It’s a blog post, about bullet journaling, nothing to do with boots.  But if I must, here you go

(Cheap Snow Gear) is fully credited. 

The credit must appear under the image or the footer of the page and 
be clickable to https://www.cheapsnowgear.com/collections/womens-ski-wear-sale  
within 5 working days. We await your response to confirm this has been 
completed, removing the image does not resolve the case. 

According to an email I received on 10/31/2022, this picture is of a woman standing by a lake and wearing their boots, and they want credit for it.  I did not take this pic from their site, as I have never even heard of this site.  It came from pixabay.  All images I use or from those sites that state commercial use rights okay to use.  It’s a blog post, about bullet journaling, nothing to do with boots.  But if I must, here you go

(Cheap Snow Gear) is fully credited. 

The credit must appear under the image or the footer of the page and 
be clickable to https://www.cheapsnowgear.com/collections/womens-ski-wear-sale  
within 5 working days. We await your response to confirm this has been 
completed, removing the image does not resolve the case. 

According to an email I received on 10/31/2022, this picture is of a woman standing by a lake and wearing their boots, and they want credit for it.  I did not take this pic from their site, as I have never even heard of this site.  It came from pixabay.  All images I use or from those sites that state commercial use rights okay to use.  It’s a blog post, about bullet journaling, nothing to do with boots.  But if I must, here you go

(Cheap Snow Gear) is fully credited. 

The credit must appear under the image or the footer of the page and 
be clickable to https://www.cheapsnowgear.com/collections/womens-ski-wear-sale  
within 5 working days. We await your response to confirm this has been 
completed, removing the image does not resolve the case.