@@MattRagland no questions as of now. I wanted to share that as an ADHD person I find it hard to pursue tasks that aren't gonna cause a fire right away So I have created weekly habit , routine and tasks tracker which i draw on an A4 sheet , like imagine 5 different rectangles of habits to track in health, work, spiritual practice etc on bottom half of the page (in landscape mode) and 7 squares on top for daily tasks. And i keep the page displayed on the desk. So even my wife, when she walks in to my home office, takes one look at it and knows that half the area of the rectangle of health isn't blackened this week while the one for work is completely black(say). So I can immediately reorient myself for the next day.. and know that I'm slipping on the health front. This act of displaying or keeping visible the trackers and tasks is what has been revolutionary for me..and you can share with others, especially ADHD peeps.
I have actually broken down my bullet journal into two journals one is tasks & trackers - collection of weekly A4 pages that I keep visible on my desk and the journal for Thoughts-and-notes.. it has bullet points of thoughts, plans and ideas along with notes quotes etc.. which are in my journal and not for display.
And it's great for my mental health too. At nights when I question of my life's going anywhere, I can take one look at my tasks and trackers for the week.. with say 90% of the boxes against habits blackened, for each day of the week, and i know I'm going as per plan and doing the best I can
Maybe I missed it, but where is the link to the bullet journal you are using in this video. I saw the journal link to some rhodia and Moleskine stuff, but nothing to the specific journal you are using here.
I have come to a crossroads in my life where I want to be really intentional for the next 5 years. I am hoping to use the bullet journal to become more focused and have one place where I improve my productivity and take notes from meetings. I want to have one place where this all lives so that I only need to worry about one notebook. As someone who attends many business meetings a day, can you provide any tips or strategies. I have been practicing and my daily log is always more than 2 pages due to meeting notes. Is that ok?
Man, did this ever speak to me. So much about the whole bullet journal core appealed to me from the earliest days, but it soon became, at least to the accounts one would find with a quick googlin’, was basically arts and crafts meets show and tell/humblebrags. I really feel you’re bringing it back to the actual goal, which was simplification and productivity, using it as a tool and not as the end itself. Kudos, and thanks! I’m inspired all over again. 👍
I began keeping a bullet journal when I retired 10 years ago. Everything in my life is in there from notes from a doctor appointment to my negotiations with my satellite provider. No more lost pieces of paper with notes. My index keeps it all at my fingertips, so for me it's the best tool ever. My key includes colored washi tape, which I use like your tabs. Medical things are all marked with black striped edges, utilities are all pink florals, etc. All on the edge of the pages so I can just flip and find. My future log reminds me of how many kids came last Halloween, when my car battery will probably die, and when I need to get back on the phone with the retention department of my satellite provider. I found you today after wading through all the cutesy journalists, which I appreciate as a creative person but do not need as part of my practical journal. I'm looking forward to your goal video. I have not journaled goals but, as I now find myself in the position of caregiver, I realize I need to create goals to tackle the job of learning about, planning for, and finding the right help for my husband's condition. Great video.
I love the artsy bullet journals out there. But it really is overwhelming and, for me, not functional. I’m not an artsy person; I don’t have great handwriting; I just need something to help me keep my head on straight and not missing appointments and events. I’m glad the functional bullet journals are starting to come back - even people online who call their bullet journals “minimalistic” and “functional” put stickers or use markers. I want to see pen and paper only.
I completely agree with you. I am artsy, but my journal is to get my thoughts on paper. One thing that I have started, a fountain pen and ink collection page. Just document the ink being used in which pen. It’s nothing fancy, but just breaks up the monotony for me. Just find your own style and don’t get bogged down in the weeds 😊
I tried bullet journal years ago when I first started my career. I had that same criticism about the repetitiveness, but now I see the brilliance of it! Thanks for pointing out it was a feature. I think I’ll give this another shot this year.
Thank you for this video. This will be my third go at bullet journaling. I always gave up before because it was taking too much time to make all the layouts and trackers I thought I had to have. I am going to start with the daily tasks and just focus on that. Thank you.
This was great. I have a tendency to have an all or nothing mindset and want to have all the things in my bullet journal or planner. Unsurprisingly, that can be very daunting and paralyzing! I love this reminder to start small and that you don't need all of the things. Thank you so much!
🧡🧡🧡 Thank you!! Favorite part - START! This video is great for those who are needing to be productive but get all caught up in perfectionism for that imaginary audience who MIGHT, one day, somehow, look in there and be AWED by how organized and beautiful it is…. Admiring, of course, the person who is dedicated and disciplined enough to do such a thing…. This is me…and I’m finally over it…I subscribed because you speak clearly and keep it simple and functional. Your explanation of the intention page hit home in a big way. Mahalo, wise one. I’ll be watching for more of these.
Very helpful! I also felt like I needed to be creative/artsy the first time I tried this. I really appreciate the minimalist approach and the recommendation to start with day-to-day.
Thx Matt. Your timings on the dispatch of this video are great. I’m setting up my stealth bujo this week - a really impressive journal format…. and the tips you imparted are Priceless. I’m not one for pretty pictures and the KISS approach really resonates with me. Especially GAP. Here’s to a really productive2025. Seeking to get intentionality back in my life and document so I can see patterns and weed out those detrimental ones and replace with beneficial ones. Btw. Congrats on 💯k. Subscribers. 📈👍
Hi Matt. I have been watching since 2016. I am revisiting The Bullet Journal Method this year with more intention. I am working to get a better handle on goal setting and accomplishment. Goal planning has been elusive to me. Overwhelming. Through watching your videos, Ryder's videos, and a few other content creators, I am recognizing slow and steady (Aseop) and that I need to break it down into smaller increments. This part has taken years to visualize and put into practice. Thank you for being here and consistent. Thank you for your newsletter. Happy New Year.
I think you may have helped me to get back to my bullet journal. I gave up on it. I am crafty and arty but I stopped journaling because i was decorating my journal instead of making Art! Now i have the confidence to use it again without all the hassle. I'll keep it streamlined. Thank you ❤
From one lax bro to another --- nice lid on that shelf! Keep up the great content! The system is the method --- I am listening/reading the Bullet Journal for a third time -- I gain additional insight each go through.
with the vertical monthly, i like adding a line under each sunday to help break up the calender week! i also underline the last three grid spaces on that same row for easy habit tracking (like watering my plants!)
I do similar. I put a vertical row for bills, just put a for meaning something is due(if it's irregular then I actually put it on that horizontal row. The regular are in another collection). After that vertical row I put the day off the month/week. Leave last 4 vertical rows for habits or tracking
I appreciated your fresh approach to a simpler way to get started, then build on it. Question for future rabbit holes to explore; maybe do a series on mapping David Allens GTD methods using bullet journal tools?
I saved this video to watch later like a month ago. And I actually just chose to start doing this last night. If only I would have watched this sooner!
I’ve done bullet journals for years, but I think I’ve never really taken the time to investigate WHY I failed to do a task or make progress toward a goal. I think adding that intentionality on the back end could be really helpful.
I am fully with you on the Future Log - I have collapsed my future + monthly logs into the future log format, half a page each. I will use this to schedule tasks and make notes of bigger events happening that month. Because these are always in my digital calendar already, I don't feel the need to keep up with the dates in the BuJo - more to serve as a reminder as I am glancing at my Future/Monthly Log to plan my week. I love your idea for using those beefy tabs for collections - I have some in my Amazon cart now. :) I'll probably still use the Index to denote things that are not as useful to go back to frequently (i.e. - month boundaries, designs/diagrams). Thanks for your excellent content. EDIT/PS: I love the "Get your head out of your apps" sticker. :)
I have been using the bullet journal for years and had the hardest time getting traction with the Bujo method. This video explained it in a better format for me. Gonna give the method a try again in 2025 and see if it helps me be more intentional. If not. At least the notebook provides the freedom for all the other ways I end up planning my days.
Enjoyed perusing your bookshelf! Excited to see someone else who has Sean McCabe’s Overlap. Edit: I’d love to hear your journey of using bujo vs digital tools. I love both and am often torn between them and find myself going back and forth a good bit between BUJO and Things 3 for tasks, BUJO and Day One for journaling (I have a large Day One streak), and BUJO and Agenda/Noteplan for detailed notes. Would love to hear your insight on the path of finding what works best for you.
I just discovered field notes😳, garage sale in TN a woman was moving into a tiny house community, sold off her pens and excess notebooks and journals. I got a bunch of America the beautiful packs, she saw I was on road hahaha. I’d been buying those moleskine fn packs. She said pls use them, and oh man…..hahahaha.
I like the way you simplified usher the bullet journal, I typically over complicate the planner and make my own pages. It's cool but I use it for short periods and end up liking blank pages.
I do a similar version to this, and I have been doing it for a long time before someone labeled it a bullet journal. I did try a few of the tricks that are used in the bullet journal but I found it to annoying. The best thing I do now is a setup to the everbook, it is fantastic for flexibility, it has worked amazingly for me.
Thank you Matt. I have been using Full Focus Planner but did not use all of it and thought it was a waste. I ordered my first bullet journal thanks to you. I am a visual person but also do not want to take the time to layout the journal. I will spend time on the Index, Future log, Do I need a monthly if I layout a quarterly page(future log)? I want to start out right. Ultimately, it is what works for me and I guess I will make mistakes.
Matt, I am wondering if it is too late to enter the drawing for the bullet journal. I have been following you for a long time and love the bullet journal method. After trying various other journals with little success, I realized that a bullet journal where I can customize the page works best. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you for your video. This is my first time watching your channel and I subscribed! I saw on one of your monthly pages that you were tracking workouts etc. I tried an annual tracker for different things but found that it didn't really work for me. I prefer a weekly or monthly tracker. Looking for ideas around tracking my progress towards goals. I will now go and search previous videos to see if you address this issue, but didn't want to lose the opportunity to comment on this one. Thanks so much!
Great video, and the minimalist theme ticks a few boxes for me. I’ve only just been exposed to it 2 weeks ago, and the part of the ethos that I struggle with understanding, is the ‘reflection’ part of the process. So many things come at me from all sides, the wide end of the funnel of tasks I catch and have to complete, is big. I will *never* go back and look at completed tasks. What happened last week, or even yesterday, is ancient history. Once tasks are done, they’re gone, and 50 new tasks have replaced them. How does this system integrate with a philosophy that _never_ looks back, and only forward?
I think all you might need is just to check in with yourself, regardless of which tasks you completed, and ask if what you’re doing is in alignment with your goals and intentions. If so, keep making progress! If not, then make a pivot.
@@MattRagland Thanks for your input. I might have to seek out and hire a professional consultant to walk through my day-to-day and offer some targeted insights. There are some useful nuggets of value in various BuJo videos, but they all seem to focus on the mindful/reflective/journaling-for-journaling-sake aspect, but not always on the "Get 947 different things done every day" aspect. I may end up pivoting into a nightly recap of the day, and use that to drive the next day's intended priorities, but by noon of the next day, that well-engineered plan for the day is probably already in the shredder as other issues and emergencies come up. Thanks again!
You didn't talk about this but one thing that I have been thinking a lot about whether I even should start a new journal for 2025. My 2024 journal still has almost half of the pages left. I get super caught up in the idea of one year one journal and I think it actually stiffles me a bit because I don't want to try new layouts that involve using more pages. Have you created content around whether it makes sense to have just one journal for a calendar year or just continue on an existing journal?
Honestly, just do what works for you. I switched to an A4 journal so it lasts 2-3 years now. I don't switch to a new journal until I've used that last page. 🤷🏽♀️
Most of the time I will just continue in the same notebook if I have about half still unused. Much over 75% and I will start a new one though. It’s not a big deal, you’re probably overthinking the decision. Either is ok. 👍🏻
I may be doing a bit of a reach with this question, but is the book in the back "Teach Everything you know" an actual book, & if so, who is it by? Also, love the video. Really forcing me to take notes. Especially since my 2024 Bujo had NO intentions on the intentions page.
I am retiring soon and want to begin to bullet journal. I am curious though how do you document appointments or activities that have strict start times?
The vertical calendar log never worked for me. I create a two-page calendar grid for each month with about 15-16 blank pages (I use a page per day instead of half day like he does in this example) between to use for journaling, notes, scheduled items etc.
I live in a country where black has become our national colour… no wonder so many of us are depressed! I couldn’t buy that All Black journal as its be a downer. I couldnt get a pink journal this year but loving the dark green instead! Lush and verdant …the way I want 2025 to be.
@@MattRagland Same here! i use exactly that Calendar (fantastical personally), and apple reminders. Do you have a video on how you make it all work together? Or at least a reminders with bojo?
Hey @mattragland, do you migrate your collections? I have pages like what you referenced as "TH-cam Ideas" such as what I am doing with the yard, current workout routine, diet plan or Christmas Cards and Gifts. Do you migrate them at the beginning of the year or do you just reference previous year's journals when it comes up again in the current year?
Matt, do you realize you wrote your goal as "creator business WITH burnout"? The "w/" is "with"...I think you wanted to write "w/o" which is "without". :) (Unless you're already burned out and still trying to start new stuff...?)
I just don’t understand journaling. No matter how hard I try I just can’t wrap my head around writing down thoughts.. it just doesn’t seem important or useful to me. Someone please explain to me how this helps you. I don’t really have a whole lot going on in my life. I’m disabled and unable to work so my days are pretty wide open. I don’t have much to look forward to
I’m sorry to hear that, journaling is not for everyone, but it has helped me tremendously. I hope you find a way to make each day more meaningful. Instead of this more productivity style practice, check out this other video on 5 ways to journal - it has more about the meaning behind journaling. th-cam.com/video/YXxBFlxma3Q/w-d-xo.html
Are you setting up a new bullet journal this week? Ask your questions and let’s have a great 2025!
@@MattRagland no questions as of now. I wanted to share that as an ADHD person I find it hard to pursue tasks that aren't gonna cause a fire right away
So I have created weekly habit , routine and tasks tracker which i draw on an A4 sheet , like imagine 5 different rectangles of habits to track in health, work, spiritual practice etc on bottom half of the page (in landscape mode) and 7 squares on top for daily tasks.
And i keep the page displayed on the desk. So even my wife, when she walks in to my home office, takes one look at it and knows that half the area of the rectangle of health isn't blackened this week while the one for work is completely black(say). So I can immediately reorient myself for the next day.. and know that I'm slipping on the health front.
This act of displaying or keeping visible the trackers and tasks is what has been revolutionary for me..and you can share with others, especially ADHD peeps.
I have actually broken down my bullet journal into two journals one is tasks & trackers - collection of weekly A4 pages that I keep visible on my desk and the journal for Thoughts-and-notes.. it has bullet points of thoughts, plans and ideas along with notes quotes etc.. which are in my journal and not for display.
And it's great for my mental health too. At nights when I question of my life's going anywhere, I can take one look at my tasks and trackers for the week.. with say 90% of the boxes against habits blackened, for each day of the week, and i know I'm going as per plan and doing the best I can
Maybe I missed it, but where is the link to the bullet journal you are using in this video. I saw the journal link to some rhodia and Moleskine stuff, but nothing to the specific journal you are using here.
I have come to a crossroads in my life where I want to be really intentional for the next 5 years. I am hoping to use the bullet journal to become more focused and have one place where I improve my productivity and take notes from meetings. I want to have one place where this all lives so that I only need to worry about one notebook. As someone who attends many business meetings a day, can you provide any tips or strategies. I have been practicing and my daily log is always more than 2 pages due to meeting notes. Is that ok?
Man, did this ever speak to me. So much about the whole bullet journal core appealed to me from the earliest days, but it soon became, at least to the accounts one would find with a quick googlin’, was basically arts and crafts meets show and tell/humblebrags. I really feel you’re bringing it back to the actual goal, which was simplification and productivity, using it as a tool and not as the end itself. Kudos, and thanks! I’m inspired all over again. 👍
Love to hear that! Keep it simple and keep making progress.
I began keeping a bullet journal when I retired 10 years ago. Everything in my life is in there from notes from a doctor appointment to my negotiations with my satellite provider. No more lost pieces of paper with notes. My index keeps it all at my fingertips, so for me it's the best tool ever. My key includes colored washi tape, which I use like your tabs. Medical things are all marked with black striped edges, utilities are all pink florals, etc. All on the edge of the pages so I can just flip and find. My future log reminds me of how many kids came last Halloween, when my car battery will probably die, and when I need to get back on the phone with the retention department of my satellite provider. I found you today after wading through all the cutesy journalists, which I appreciate as a creative person but do not need as part of my practical journal. I'm looking forward to your goal video. I have not journaled goals but, as I now find myself in the position of caregiver, I realize I need to create goals to tackle the job of learning about, planning for, and finding the right help for my husband's condition. Great video.
I love the artsy bullet journals out there. But it really is overwhelming and, for me, not functional. I’m not an artsy person; I don’t have great handwriting; I just need something to help me keep my head on straight and not missing appointments and events. I’m glad the functional bullet journals are starting to come back - even people online who call their bullet journals “minimalistic” and “functional” put stickers or use markers. I want to see pen and paper only.
I hear you, so glad I could help!
I completely agree with you. I am artsy, but my journal is to get my thoughts on paper. One thing that I have started, a fountain pen and ink collection page. Just document the ink being used in which pen. It’s nothing fancy, but just breaks up the monotony for me. Just find your own style and don’t get bogged down in the weeds 😊
THX FOR GAP IDEA. I renamed it "GAS" = GOAL, ACTION, SCHEDULE! I appreciate your video...needed the fresh / restart ideas for 2025!!
Glad it was helpful!
I tried bullet journal years ago when I first started my career. I had that same criticism about the repetitiveness, but now I see the brilliance of it! Thanks for pointing out it was a feature. I think I’ll give this another shot this year.
That’s great! Glad the video was helpful!
Thank you for this video. This will be my third go at bullet journaling. I always gave up before because it was taking too much time to make all the layouts and trackers I thought I had to have. I am going to start with the daily tasks and just focus on that. Thank you.
So glad to hear you’re simplifying it!
This was great. I have a tendency to have an all or nothing mindset and want to have all the things in my bullet journal or planner. Unsurprisingly, that can be very daunting and paralyzing! I love this reminder to start small and that you don't need all of the things. Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching! Glad it helped 👏🏻
🧡🧡🧡 Thank you!! Favorite part - START!
This video is great for those who are needing to be productive but get all caught up in perfectionism for that imaginary audience who MIGHT, one day, somehow, look in there and be AWED by how organized and beautiful it is…. Admiring, of course, the person who is dedicated and disciplined enough to do such a thing…. This is me…and I’m finally over it…I subscribed because you speak clearly and keep it simple and functional. Your explanation of the intention page hit home in a big way. Mahalo, wise one. I’ll be watching for more of these.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Stephanie 🙏
Very helpful! I also felt like I needed to be creative/artsy the first time I tried this. I really appreciate the minimalist approach and the recommendation to start with day-to-day.
Thx Matt. Your timings on the dispatch of this video are great. I’m setting up my stealth bujo this week - a really impressive journal format…. and the tips you imparted are Priceless. I’m not one for pretty pictures and the KISS approach really resonates with me. Especially GAP. Here’s to a really productive2025. Seeking to get intentionality back in my life and document so I can see patterns and weed out those detrimental ones and replace with beneficial ones.
Btw. Congrats on 💯k. Subscribers. 📈👍
I'm glad you’re finding the GAP approach helpful. 🙌 it’s been so helpful for me!
Hi Matt. I have been watching since 2016. I am revisiting The Bullet Journal Method this year with more intention. I am working to get a better handle on goal setting and accomplishment. Goal planning has been elusive to me. Overwhelming. Through watching your videos, Ryder's videos, and a few other content creators, I am recognizing slow and steady (Aseop) and that I need to break it down into smaller increments. This part has taken years to visualize and put into practice. Thank you for being here and consistent. Thank you for your newsletter. Happy New Year.
I'm happy to hear you are finding progress, it's a journey! Thanks for watching all these years, Abbie Lynne!
I think you may have helped me to get back to my bullet journal.
I gave up on it. I am crafty and arty but I stopped journaling because i was decorating my journal instead of making Art!
Now i have the confidence to use it again without all the hassle. I'll keep it streamlined. Thank you ❤
From one lax bro to another --- nice lid on that shelf! Keep up the great content! The system is the method --- I am listening/reading the Bullet Journal for a third time -- I gain additional insight each go through.
I wish I could like this video more than once! This is fantastic!
Thank you so much!
❤I’ve been watching you for years… Thanks for the GREAT information…
I'm glad you're finding the content helpful! Thanks for watching, Roxanne.
Glad to have you back Matt!
Happy to be back
with the vertical monthly, i like adding a line under each sunday to help break up the calender week! i also underline the last three grid spaces on that same row for easy habit tracking (like watering my plants!)
I’ll have to try that out, sounds like a nice visual!
I do similar. I put a vertical row for bills, just put a for meaning something is due(if it's irregular then I actually put it on that horizontal row. The regular are in another collection). After that vertical row I put the day off the month/week. Leave last 4 vertical rows for habits or tracking
Matt, this video timing is some black magic wizardry
Oh? How so? 🤔
I just went on a kick of your videos again last night and was wishing you had a refreshed bujo video. And voila!
Congrats on 100K!
Thank you so much 😀
I appreciated your fresh approach to a simpler way to get started, then build on it. Question for future rabbit holes to explore; maybe do a series on mapping David Allens GTD methods using bullet journal tools?
That’s a good idea!
I love your monthly layout, it really helped me out!
Glad it was helpful!
I saved this video to watch later like a month ago. And I actually just chose to start doing this last night. If only I would have watched this sooner!
Best time is now! Thanks for watching.
Watched start to end, my second complete video watch of yours. It's good and helpful. Thanks!
I’ve done bullet journals for years, but I think I’ve never really taken the time to investigate WHY I failed to do a task or make progress toward a goal. I think adding that intentionality on the back end could be really helpful.
So glad to hear that, it’s a game changer!
Me too…it’s a good idea and an opportunity to learn and improve.
Thanks for the video. Just starting my journaling journey. This video was helpful.
I'm glad it was helpful!
I do a weekly task list. I find it less overwhelming than rewriting every day. Works for me
I do that a lot too, good strategy!
I am fully with you on the Future Log - I have collapsed my future + monthly logs into the future log format, half a page each. I will use this to schedule tasks and make notes of bigger events happening that month. Because these are always in my digital calendar already, I don't feel the need to keep up with the dates in the BuJo - more to serve as a reminder as I am glancing at my Future/Monthly Log to plan my week.
I love your idea for using those beefy tabs for collections - I have some in my Amazon cart now. :) I'll probably still use the Index to denote things that are not as useful to go back to frequently (i.e. - month boundaries, designs/diagrams).
Thanks for your excellent content.
EDIT/PS: I love the "Get your head out of your apps" sticker. :)
always quality content! great video! have a happy new year!
Happy New Year to you too!
I have been using the bullet journal for years and had the hardest time getting traction with the Bujo method. This video explained it in a better format for me. Gonna give the method a try again in 2025 and see if it helps me be more intentional. If not. At least the notebook provides the freedom for all the other ways I end up planning my days.
I’m glad you found the video helpful, I hope it works for you in 2025!
Good on you for keeping the Sabbath! A lost art that is meant for our good!
Amen!
Great video. I really like how you've simplified the system of bullet journaling. I'm going to try this in 2025.
Let me know how it goes!
Thanks Matt. Congrats on 100K
Thanks so much!
Thank you. I'm new and was getting a little overwhelmed 😅
It can feel that way sometimes, but it’s much simpler than you might think!
That’s exactly what I was looking for. Thanks you
Amazing! Glad it was helpful 👏
Felices Fiestas From Spain !!!
Good overview, going to start with daily journaling
Great place to start!
Enjoyed perusing your bookshelf! Excited to see someone else who has Sean McCabe’s Overlap.
Edit: I’d love to hear your journey of using bujo vs digital tools. I love both and am often torn between them and find myself going back and forth a good bit between BUJO and Things 3 for tasks, BUJO and Day One for journaling (I have a large Day One streak), and BUJO and Agenda/Noteplan for detailed notes. Would love to hear your insight on the path of finding what works best for you.
I’m planning a video for the analog vs digital balance, will come out in January!
I just discovered field notes😳, garage sale in TN a woman was moving into a tiny house community, sold off her pens and excess notebooks and journals. I got a bunch of America the beautiful packs, she saw I was on road hahaha. I’d been buying those moleskine fn packs. She said pls use them, and oh man…..hahahaha.
I like the way you simplified usher the bullet journal, I typically over complicate the planner and make my own pages. It's cool but I use it for short periods and end up liking blank pages.
Simplicity is key, glad you found this helpful!
I do a similar version to this, and I have been doing it for a long time before someone labeled it a bullet journal. I did try a few of the tricks that are used in the bullet journal but I found it to annoying.
The best thing I do now is a setup to the everbook, it is fantastic for flexibility, it has worked amazingly for me.
It sounds like you’ve found a great system that works for you!
Thank you Matt. I have been using Full Focus Planner but did not use all of it and thought it was a waste. I ordered my first bullet journal thanks to you. I am a visual person but also do not want to take the time to layout the journal. I will spend time on the Index, Future log, Do I need a monthly if I layout a quarterly page(future log)? I want to start out right. Ultimately, it is what works for me and I guess I will make mistakes.
I'm a psych student. Bullet journaling uses concepts of motivational interviewing therapy!
That’s great!
Matt, I am wondering if it is too late to enter the drawing for the bullet journal. I have been following you for a long time and love the bullet journal method. After trying various other journals with little success, I realized that a bullet journal where I can customize the page works best. Keep the videos coming.
Great video! I like seeing you plan "Sabbath" in your planning. Guessing you read ruthless elimination of hurry?
Thank you for your video. This is my first time watching your channel and I subscribed! I saw on one of your monthly pages that you were tracking workouts etc. I tried an annual tracker for different things but found that it didn't really work for me. I prefer a weekly or monthly tracker. Looking for ideas around tracking my progress towards goals. I will now go and search previous videos to see if you address this issue, but didn't want to lose the opportunity to comment on this one. Thanks so much!
I’m glad you’re finding the channel helpful! I do have videos on those topics and have a new goal setting video coming out next week!
Great video, and the minimalist theme ticks a few boxes for me. I’ve only just been exposed to it 2 weeks ago, and the part of the ethos that I struggle with understanding, is the ‘reflection’ part of the process. So many things come at me from all sides, the wide end of the funnel of tasks I catch and have to complete, is big. I will *never* go back and look at completed tasks. What happened last week, or even yesterday, is ancient history. Once tasks are done, they’re gone, and 50 new tasks have replaced them. How does this system integrate with a philosophy that _never_ looks back, and only forward?
I think all you might need is just to check in with yourself, regardless of which tasks you completed, and ask if what you’re doing is in alignment with your goals and intentions. If so, keep making progress! If not, then make a pivot.
@@MattRagland Thanks for your input. I might have to seek out and hire a professional consultant to walk through my day-to-day and offer some targeted insights.
There are some useful nuggets of value in various BuJo videos, but they all seem to focus on the mindful/reflective/journaling-for-journaling-sake aspect, but not always on the "Get 947 different things done every day" aspect.
I may end up pivoting into a nightly recap of the day, and use that to drive the next day's intended priorities, but by noon of the next day, that well-engineered plan for the day is probably already in the shredder as other issues and emergencies come up.
Thanks again!
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First thing I do with my bullet journal is add and adhesive pen holder to the back cover.
That way I always have my bullet journal pen attached.
I love that idea, so much easier than searching for a pen!
Matt, will you be selling the Progress over Perfection stickers again?
Yes! Email me work at mattragland dot com and I’ll send you one!
Just starting this..
Let’s go!
You didn't talk about this but one thing that I have been thinking a lot about whether I even should start a new journal for 2025. My 2024 journal still has almost half of the pages left. I get super caught up in the idea of one year one journal and I think it actually stiffles me a bit because I don't want to try new layouts that involve using more pages. Have you created content around whether it makes sense to have just one journal for a calendar year or just continue on an existing journal?
Honestly, just do what works for you. I switched to an A4 journal so it lasts 2-3 years now. I don't switch to a new journal until I've used that last page. 🤷🏽♀️
Most of the time I will just continue in the same notebook if I have about half still unused. Much over 75% and I will start a new one though. It’s not a big deal, you’re probably overthinking the decision. Either is ok. 👍🏻
I may be doing a bit of a reach with this question, but is the book in the back "Teach Everything you know" an actual book, & if so, who is it by? Also, love the video. Really forcing me to take notes. Especially since my 2024 Bujo had NO intentions on the intentions page.
I am retiring soon and want to begin to bullet journal. I am curious though how do you document appointments or activities that have strict start times?
I just add them to my daily log! If they need to be blocked, scheduled, or have reminders, then I still use a digital calendar for that.
The vertical calendar log never worked for me. I create a two-page calendar grid for each month with about 15-16 blank pages (I use a page per day instead of half day like he does in this example) between to use for journaling, notes, scheduled items etc.
I live in a country where black has become our national colour… no wonder so many of us are depressed! I couldn’t buy that All Black journal as its be a downer. I couldnt get a pink journal this year but loving the dark green instead! Lush and verdant …the way I want 2025 to be.
Great video, perfect timing. Do you use something like google calendar along side with bojo?
Yes I do! Calendar is one thing I can’t ever kick. Needs it for time blocking and reminders.
@@MattRagland Same here! i use exactly that Calendar (fantastical personally), and apple reminders. Do you have a video on how you make it all work together? Or at least a reminders with bojo?
Hey @mattragland, do you migrate your collections? I have pages like what you referenced as "TH-cam Ideas" such as what I am doing with the yard, current workout routine, diet plan or Christmas Cards and Gifts. Do you migrate them at the beginning of the year or do you just reference previous year's journals when it comes up again in the current year?
Where did you buy the field notes mini calendar 2025?
Directly from the Field Notes website :)
Do you combine all the areas of your life into one journal? I have different goals for my different roles
I often do, but I also carry a Field Notes in my pocket for quick notes and tasks like shopping lists or around the house stuff.
Matt, do you realize you wrote your goal as "creator business WITH burnout"?
The "w/" is "with"...I think you wanted to write "w/o" which is "without". :)
(Unless you're already burned out and still trying to start new stuff...?)
Meant to do w/o, as in without :)
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bro, I'm sorry but damn, you look like the dad in vice versa ! Wow
which is a good thing!
Never heard of it, but thank you!
You want 200k Subs with burnout? w/ is with and w/o without or am I wrong?
Without burnout is preferred 😅
I just don’t understand journaling. No matter how hard I try I just can’t wrap my head around writing down thoughts.. it just doesn’t seem important or useful to me. Someone please explain to me how this helps you. I don’t really have a whole lot going on in my life. I’m disabled and unable to work so my days are pretty wide open. I don’t have much to look forward to
I’m sorry to hear that, journaling is not for everyone, but it has helped me tremendously. I hope you find a way to make each day more meaningful. Instead of this more productivity style practice, check out this other video on 5 ways to journal - it has more about the meaning behind journaling.
th-cam.com/video/YXxBFlxma3Q/w-d-xo.html