When life gets busy, our creative practices are often one of the first things we let go. This can be start of a spiral in which we slowly disengage with ourselves and lose sight of what matters to us, all for the sake of the hustle. So how do we…
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How to Start a Bullet Journal (Simple Guide + Rapid Logging Explained)
If you’re new to bullet journaling but overwhelmed by all the spreads, trackers, and routines out there, you’re in the right place! The key to getting started is to keep it as simple as possible. A simple routine is easier to adopt and quicker to become second-nature. (That’s the point…
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Bullet Journal vs Planner: Which One Works Better for You?
In grade school (and all the way through post-secondary, really), my planner was my lifeline. All my to-dos and deadlines were pleasingly colour-coded so that I wouldn’t lose track of any assignments, exams, or appointments. But there was something missing in the whole planner experience. Some weeks, I’d find myself…
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Back to Bullet Journaling: The Grounding Magic of Pen & Paper
I haven’t even written about my digital bullet journaling experience yet, but I’m already back to my analog bullet journal. I suppose I never truly left paper journaling. I digitized the bones of my bullet journaling practice a couple of years ago, but I kept my paper notebooks around (mostly…
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What’s a Bullet Journal? (And What You Actually Need to Get Started)
What got you curious about bullet journaling? Was it those gorgeous spreads adorned with brush pen lettering, washi tape, and colour-coded habit trackers? Me too! But the very same images that piqued our curiosity can also feel overwhelming when we’re just starting out. The truth is that bullet journaling wasn’t…
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The Busy Creative’s Guide to Bullet Journaling (Start Here!)
Curious about what this whole bullet journaling thing is, and whether it’s really worth your time? Then you’ve come to the right place! This is a growing collection of everything you need to know about this mindfulness-meets-productivity system. Bullet journaling is perfect for busy people who want to make space…
