sunnyday Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Is this the way to go? Inspired by a comment made by Panders in the 2017 thread - I have carried out a little research this morning (well any excuse to delay actually getting on with my TDL) Think I like the idea - any tips for me? I'm slightly concerned that I might just spent ages adding data to a bullet journal and even less actually completing any tasks......... Would be the perfect excuse reason to invest in a lovely new notebook and coloured pens :rolleyes: ::1a 1 Quote
gillpen Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 I was inspired by Panders' post too! After doing a bit of investigating on the subject I thought it was a darned good idea. Coincidently, I got a lovely little Moleskine notebook and pack of coloured pens as a Christmas gift from a parent so I have got started. Recalling past sadly abandoned efforts at organisation, I am determined to stick at this one! A Bullet Journal motivation and tips thread here might just help me keep on track. 2 Quote
Panders Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Well sunnyday, one of the things I do do, so that I don't spend humungus amounts of time drawing tables etc. is I have designed what I need on my laptop, so all I do is print them off when I need to. I have a couple of trackers running which is nice to complete, such as everyday tasks in the home and work life, it sort of motivates me to do it somehow -you know how we all love to tick something ! What I have grown to love is they are so individual. Looking at some on pinterest, I believe some of the American girls do spend an eternity making them look pretty! But, they enjoy that, just as some people obviously enjoy adult colouring books, knitting, crochet and embroidery. 2 Quote
louby loo Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Definitely the way to go :1b I actually find it focuses me more than a standard 'to do list'. I include weekly - 'must do', ''should do' and 'like to' sections. 1 Quote
lsp Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Could anyone post any links to examples, if that is allowed, or add example to resource library. Pretty please????? Quote
Panders Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Could anyone post any links to examples, if that is allowed, or add example to resource library. Pretty please????? TBH Isp, you would do just as well to look up Bullet Journals on pinterest or youtube, youtube have some tutorials to blow your mind! and your time! They are so very individual there really isn't a format as such, but there are helpful signs on those sites to get you started, after that it's a bit trial and error as to what suits and helps you. I started incredibly small, I used a small note pad and put ideas in there which \i felt would help me, and I tested them there and when I was thinking hmm that's been helpful I began to formulate my templates on the laptop. I now print out what I want, stick it into my notebook and away I go. 3 Quote
lsp Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) Thanks Panders. I will add it to my TDL - no I really will. It could be the answer to my problems ie the never ending TDL! Edited January 2, 2017 by lsp 1 Quote
Mouseketeer Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 Just looked them up, I think I'd spend all day trying to find the same coloured pen I used last time, I use a very simple version... Put the week at the top of the page, split page into 3 with headings 'important/urgent', 'important/non urgent', 'non-important-want to do', it does help me stay on task and when I think I've done enough 'must do stuff' I reward myself with a 'want to do' ...which is usually laminate something :-) 4 Quote
Conker Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfRf43JTqY4 This explains it really simply. I had never heard of it before but looking at my desk and the stack of scribbled lists and post it notes I think it maybe what I need! I can now leave it all there and go shopping for a journal! 5 Quote
sunnyday Posted January 3, 2017 Author Posted January 3, 2017 I can now leave it all there and go shopping for a journal! Purchased mine this morning! ::1a Quote
sunnyday Posted January 3, 2017 Author Posted January 3, 2017 I reward myself with a 'want to do' ...which is usually laminate something :-) ::1a Simple pleasures - we don't ask for much us Early Years Peeps :rolleyes: 2 Quote
lsp Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks Conker - that looks achievable, even to me! I will have to search through my secret notebook store for something inspiring. Quote
Panders Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 Purchased mine this morning! ::1a Wonder what the new name Staples will have come February?? I understand they have been brought out by another company. Quote
sunnyday Posted January 6, 2017 Author Posted January 6, 2017 Oh I don't know Panders....... I listed my tasks for the week in my new bullet journal notebook.......think i will be moving an awful lot forward on Sunday :blink: Quote
Froglet Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Oh I don't know Panders....... I listed my tasks for the week in my new bullet journal notebook.......think i will be moving an awful lot forward on Sunday :blink: Lol!! I have moved reading my student's assignment forward every day for the last week. Life keeps happening! The really critical stuff will get done! 1 Quote
Panders Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Oh I don't know Panders....... I listed my tasks for the week in my new bullet journal notebook.......think i will be moving an awful lot forward on Sunday :blink: ::1a ::1a ::1a Getting the hang of it then! 2 Quote
gillpen Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Is it a worrying sign that I added a couple of tasks to my bullet journal AFTER I had done them just so I could triumphantly draw a cross through their little icon?? I may need to access a Bullet Journal self-help group soon 2 Quote
Inge Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Wonder what the new name Staples will have come February?? I understand they have been brought out by another company. Bought Out by Hilco for a nominal sum..they also own HMV... Supposed to be rebranding some shops and closing others.. 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted January 7, 2017 Author Posted January 7, 2017 Oh no I will go into a decline if my local Staples is closed :lol: 3 Quote
sunnyday Posted January 7, 2017 Author Posted January 7, 2017 Is it a worrying sign that I added a couple of tasks to my bullet journal AFTER I had done them just so I could triumphantly draw a cross through their little icon?? I may need to access a Bullet Journal self-help group soon Makes perfect sense to me ::1a 1 Quote
louby loo Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Oh no I will go into a decline if my local Staples is closed :lol: Nar... I'll open up my hidden secret stash -I'm pretty confident I can meet all your stationery needs for at least the next four years! :lol: :lol: :lol: Edited January 7, 2017 by louby loo 5 Quote
Panders Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Is it a worrying sign that I added a couple of tasks to my bullet journal AFTER I had done them just so I could triumphantly draw a cross through their little icon?? I may need to access a Bullet Journal self-help group soon Perfectly acceptable, we all get a lot of satisfaction from crossing things off our list - it's good for your well being and boosts your positivity . 5 Quote
Panders Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I suspect you could work in the fact that you keep a specific Bujo so that you are completely organised for any eventuality ::1a ::1a ! 1 Quote
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