There are many ways to use a bullet journal. Some love structure and an overview. Others use it as a creative playground or a place to tune in. There is no right way to have a bullet journal, but it can be helpful to figure out which style suits you best.
Here you get four different journal styles, all based on the bullet journal method. You don't have to choose just one. Perhaps it changes with your mood, life situation or the season. But it can be good inspiration when you need to find your own rhythm.
1. The minimalist
You prefer clean lines, simplicity and function. Your bullet journal is practical and uncomplicated. Perhaps it consists of a monthly page, a weekly overview and a to-do list. There is not much decoration, but it gives you peace and clarity.
Inspiration: rapid logging, simple keys, minimalist design, black pen and few elements.
2. The emotion-based
You use your bullet journal as a place to empty your head and check in with yourself. It is not about what you achieve, but how you feel. You write down thoughts, reflections and perhaps also difficult emotions.
Inspiration: diary pages, journal prompts, gratitude lists and “what's on your mind today”.
3. The creative
Your journal is your playground. You cut, draw, stick stickers on, make colourful layouts or collage pages. It is a combination of scrapbook and diary. It is not about rules, but about expression.
Inspiration: junk journal, memory keeping, creative weekly layouts.
4. The original method
You are a supporter of the classic bullet journal method, which was developed by Ryder Carroll. Here, it is all about keeping it simple, functional and flexible. You use the system of rapid logging, future log, monthly log and daily log, and perhaps also collections when you need to gather ideas or lists.
Inspiration: the bullet journal method in its pure form, focusing on structure, function and overview without unnecessary decoration.
Would you like to delve deeper into bullet journaling? See also:
A beginner's guide to bullet journaling
What is a bullet journal – and why does the method work?
Bullet journal vs. standard diary – which suits you best?
