Anyone that knows me, knows that I have started bullet journaling. This is something that is very, very near and dear to my heart, and I am honestly so very, very thankful for this simple system created by Ryder Caroll. It is forgiving. It is simple. it is 100% customizable to the individual needs.
I have only been bullet journaling since August of 2015, but it has become such an important part of my daily routines that I am feeling less anxious, less depressed - that's not to say that it is a cure-all for these particular things. It is saying that it helps ease my own anxiety and depression - because I force myself to focus on certain things and not focus on others. In the nearly five months that I have been doing this, I have come across some of my favorite things that are ALWAYS with me when I work on creating new things in my bullet journal when I update things and all sorts of things like that. I'm going to share with you some of my favorites. (Yes, I know there are already hundreds of blog posts and videos like this but this is -my- list and there is only one like it.)
Anyway! Let's get onto the list! Each item in the list will link to my favorite items that I use when I work in my bullet journal. Additional links will be found at the bottom of this list. Also, check out the video on my youtube channel where you can see my washi collection as well as a few other items.
1. A Notebook.
Seriously, any kind of notebook will work for this. Cheap spiral bound notebook, cheap composition book (ruled or graph). I started with a simple sketchbook and when I ran out of pages in that one, switched to a Leuchtturm1917 dotted notebook - which I promptly fell in love with. Eventually, I think I do want to purchase the official Bullet Journal edition of the Leuchtturm1917 from the official site. If you are sure you are going to keep up with it, or not sure you want to drop $20 on a notebook, then go with something more affordable and just have fun with it. Don't stress on the book that you are using because that will take all the fun out of it - trust me.
2. A Pen.
Anything from a cheap ballpoint pen to a fancy fountain pen. That is all you really need to go with your notebook. I, however, have been using anything from rollerball gel pens to my fountain pen, to Staedtler fineliners and Micron pens in mine. I also have a set of cheap brush pens, Crayola markers, colored pencils, and some simple highlighters that I've used in mine as of late.
Those are literally all the essential things that you need for Bullet Journaling. A notebook and a pen, that's all. The simple system is easily modified and you can customize it to whatever you need it for.
The next set of things are some of my absolute FAVORITE things to include in my spreads in my bullet journal, and I think that is just because I'm not partial to the minimalist style of bullet journaling. I blame the fact that I used to scrapbook (and still do kinda).
1. Washi Tape
This decorative tape comes in various sizes and thousands upon thousands of different prints. There are check boxes, days of the week, holidays, animations, cutesy things, and so many other things that are printed on these tapes. There are cloth varieties and some that are more of a slick surfaced tape. They can be written on (usually with a Sharpie marker).
2. Stickers
I have always been obsessed with stickers. All varieties, shapes, and sizes. Various themes. Letters. Numbers. Fancy ones, plain ones. I just like adding them as little touches of color and uniqueness throughout my spreads. I might even base a weekly theme off a certain set of stickers (or I have been known to do such for washi tape as well). There are so many options when it comes to using stickers, but ultimately they are not necessary, but an additional thing you can add to your journal.
3. Ruler or Geometry kit (yes, think the one you had to buy for school).
Rulers and things like protractors and things are NOT a necessity, however, if you wish to include things like mood mandalas, or you are incapable of drawing a straight line (even with the help of a ruler *raises hand*) then you might want to invest in something to help you ensure that your lines are straight or you can get circles perfect.
Again, just know that you don't need anything super expensive to bullet journal. Don't let those people with fancy, intricate spreads in their journals discourage you. You don't even have to add color or anything like that to your journal. Minimalist journals have just as pleasing as an aesthetic as the colorful ones. It is all a matter of what -you- want your journal to be. As long as it is useful and designed to your needs that is all that matters.
Let me know some of your favorite bullet journal supplies! I am also welcome to recommendations of things I should tryout in mine!
Bye for now!
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