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A Bullet Journal is a combination between a to-do list, a planner, and a diary. A to-do list tracks things that you need to do, a planner plans the events that will happen in the future, and a diary is about what you have done on that day. It keeps things simple and combines everything into one notebook for convenience.

Link: https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelwmiller/how-to-start-a-bullet-journal

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Using a Bullet Journal helps you to organize and prioritize your goals and achievements. By writing your tasks down, you will be able to finish things faster since you know what you have or want to do. By using a Bullet Journal, you can keep track of everything in your life. You can keep track of your goals, events, habits, memories, meals, shopping list, financial planning, etc.

Links:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/lifestyle-guru-marie-kondos-six-13893763

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How to start a Bullet Journal (the simplest way)

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How to start a Bullet Journal (the simplest way)

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INDEX AND FUTURE LOG
To get started, flip to the first blank spread and label both pages as "Index".

To set up the Future Log, flip to the next blank spread and label both pages "Future Log".

A simple way to set up a six-month version is to divide the page to three equal sections horizontally and draw lines across the whole spread. Add the months to each section.

When finished, add the page numbers and write in down in the index.

MONTHLY LOG

Then, turn to the next blank spread to set up the Monthly Log. Add the name of the month on both pages.

The left will be the monthly calendar. Write down all the dates of the month and add the first letter of the days. The right page will be the monthly tasks list. Write down all the things you need to get done in that month. Before each task, draw a task bullet as a simple dot.

Again, when finished, add the page numbers and write in down in the index.

DAILY LOG

To set up the Daily Log, enter the day, the date, and start writing entries. Entries should be short sentences. Each entry goes into one of three categories:

-          Tasks: Indicated by a dot (·)

-          Events: Indicated by a circle (o)

-          Notes: Indicated by the dash (-)

If a task is really important, place a star (*) to the left of it. This is known as a Signifier.

This action is called Rapid Logging. It captures and organizes information really fast.

At the end of each month, set up the next Monthly Log. Scan the Daily Log and cross out the completed tasks with an X. Take a moment and assess the remaining open tasks by asking: “Is this still worth my time?” If it isn’t, strike it out. If it is, turn the entry’s task dot into a right arrow (>) and copy the entries into the new monthly log. If that task is due months from now, turn the task dot into a left arrow (<) and copy it into that month in the future log. This action is called Migration. Migration helps to remove distractions.

COLLECTIONS

To organize related items, turn to the next blank page to create a Collection. Give it a topic and number the pages. When finished, add the page numbers and write in down in the index. Then migrate all the notes and tasks into that collection. Then add the page numbers into the index.

Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=fm15cmYU0IM

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What you need:
1) Notebook: Most users go for ones that lay flat when opened, and with dots or lines to keep lists straight, but it's up to your personal preference.
The most popular notebook is Leuchtturm1917.

2) Pen/Pencil: It can be any pen or pencil, including ballpoint pens, fine liners, brush pens, color pencils, or just a pencil.
Fine liners and brush pens are most used.

3) Ruler: Its recommended to create borders or grids to track things. Any ruler should be fine.

4) Washi Tape: Having washi tape makes it more convenient to mark pages, create borders, or stick in postcards.

Links:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/571082/bullet-journal-products
http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-bullet-journal-supplies.html

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How the Bullet Journal can help you as a student

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How the Bullet Journal can help you as a student

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1) Bullet Journaling can keep you focused
2) Rapid Logging reduces the time needed to take notes
3) The Daily Log keeps you organized in the short term
4) Collections group related tasks together so you don't have to search for each task every time
Writing down your tasks can also help you to remember them for longer.

Link:
https://collegeinfogeek.com/bullet-journal/

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Cons:
- Bullet journals are very time-consuming since you have to start from scratch and set up everything. It would consume even more time if you want to decorate your journal.
- Unlike planners and to-do lists, bullet journals include lots of new concepts like logs, migration, collections, etc.
- They may get expensive if you want to decorate your journals like artists by using watercolors, brush tip pens, markers, etc.
- To start and maintain the habit of bullet journaling requires effort. The categories and logs and decorations seem unnecessary. And if you lose your journal, then you have no choice but to start again from scratch.

Link: https://www.anhthology.com/blog/bullet-journal-pros-and-cons

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Bullet journaling helps clear out the clutter in your mind.

“When I have my lists and things are organized, I can see all of the different things that are going on in my brain. They're right here in front of me and it's organized rather than me trying to dredge up in my memory what I said I was going to do,” Laura Burns said.

You can also bullet journal about your health or fitness goals, track symptoms of disease, or record and plan your daily meal.

Link: https://www.richlandsource.com/thrive/mansfield-woman-finds-bullet-journaling-boosts-mental-health/article_a8da9118-28bf-11e9-8d25-bff3b642f932.html

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4 mental health prompts for bullet journalists

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4 mental health prompts for bullet journalists

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According to Alison Stone - a psychotherapist - there is no such thing as a right or wrong way to journal.

“Journaling is great for enhancing self-awareness through helping us detect and track patterns of behavior, thoughts, and feelings.” —Alison Stone, LCSW

Journaling is a way to treat your anxiety. If you feel anxious, you can try:
“When I’m feeling acutely anxious, three strategies I know work for me are…”
or
"One example of how I successfully navigated my anxiety in a stressful situation in the past is…”

You can also try these 2 prompts for dealing with depression:
“Even though I feel down, two to three things I feel thankful for are…”

or

“One reasonable goal I have for myself this week is…”

Link:
https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/journaling-prompts-for-mental-health/

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There's something so inexplicably satisfying about cracking open a brand-new journal. It's a blank canvas on which you can record your thoughts, your worries, your dreams, and so much more. But beyond simply being a place to chronicle the events of your life and everything you feel about those goings-on, journaling is a great way to nourish your mental health. I may be going out on a limb here, but I'd venture to say that you'd be hard-pressed to find a mental-health professional who wouldn't recommend journaling as a tool for general healing, coping with depression, and reducing anxiety.

Still, journaling can seem like a daunting task-especially if you're not in the habit of writing about your feelings regularly. The good news? According to New York-based holistic psychotherapist Alison Stone, LCSW, there's no such thing as a right or a wrong way to journal-and there's not a specific amount you have to do it, either.

"For some people, it might be daily, while for others it might be weekly," Stone says. "Experiment with not only what gives you the most benefit, but what is realistic for you to commit to on a regular basis."

"Journaling is great for enhancing self-awareness through helping us detect and track patterns of behavior, thoughts, and feelings." -Alison Stone, LCSW

In other words, if you want to let your thoughts flow freely every day for an hour, great. If it feels more natural to you to express yourself with a combination of words and pictures, bullet-journal-style, once a week, that's great, too. Maybe you're all about going out and buying a gorgeous journal that you feel excited to open all the time. Or maybe the thought of writing your feelings by hand is exhausting to you, and you'd prefer to dump them all in a Google Doc. Great, all-around, because, as is the case with so many things in life, the best thing you can do is listen to your own specific wants and needs to do what is authentically best for you.

And, no matter how or how often you choose to journal, there's no question that it's great for mental health. Below are a few of the heavy-hitting reasons why.

1. Journaling enhances self-awareness

Sometimes, it can be hard to pinpoint why we do, think, or feel certain ways about certain things. When you start journaling regularly, all of these things become a lot clearer. "Journaling is great for enhancing self-awareness through helping us detect and track patterns of behavior, thoughts, and feelings," Stone explains.

For example, say you're a single person ( who doesn't want to be single) whose anxiety spikes at night when you just happen to be scrolling mindlessly through Instagram, double-tapping photos of happy couples. In this case, a regular journaling habit may help you identify a pattern and lead you to change your behavior around Instagram.

2. Journaling can help alleviate stress

By simply jotting things down on paper, whether it's feelings of anxiety and stress around a specific situation or just getting out the events of the day, journaling can help you get your thoughts and feelings out of your head. This simple act can make it easier to stop obsessing. "Doing this can help get rid of stress, clarify goals, and reduce symptoms of anxiety," Stone says.

3. Journaling helps cultivate gratitude

Research has shown that gratitude can do quite a bit for our brains, happiness, and overall mental health. And according to Stone, journaling regularly is an effective means for identifying the things you're grateful for. "This is an excellent benefit to journaling, because gratitude is a crucial part of overall mental health."

If gratitude doesn't flow out of you naturally during your day-to-day journaling habit, no big deal. Hey, a journal full of complaints and stressors is still helpful for identifying the things in your life that aren't serving you-and that's certainly productive. Still, try setting aside a few minutes of your journaling time to list out the things you're grateful for.

Need a few prompts to get started on your healing journaling journey? Here are four that just may do wonders for your mental health.

If you're anxious...

Anxiety is very, very prevalent in the United States. In fact, the condition impacts a whopping 40 million adults, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. While there are a number of effective ways to treat your anxiety, journaling is a great one to start with. In this case, here are two journaling prompts Stone suggests trying:

"When I'm feeling acutely anxious, three strategies I know work for me are..."

and:

"One example of how I successfully navigated my anxiety in a stressful situation in the past is..."

If you're struggling with depression...

When you're in the throes of depression, journaling just may be the last activity you're jonesing to see out. Sure, zonking out with Netflix buzzing in the background or sleeping the day away may sound more appealing. But if you do have it in you to crack open your journal, doing so can help quite a bit. Here are the two prompts Stone suggests starting with:

"Even though I feel down, two to three things I feel thankful for are..."

and:

"One reasonable goal I have for myself this week is..."

So there you have it: Journaling can be a supplemental tool to help you along on your mental-health journey-so get started today. But if you haven't already, do first seek the help of a professional to devise a personalized plan to treat your condition.

Journaling call also help you crush your fitness goals, and plan dreamy vacations.

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4 mental-health journaling prompts for the reflective soul who doesn't know where to start

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There's something so inexplicably satisfying about cracking open a brand-new journal. It's a blank canvas on which you can record your thoughts, your worries, your dreams, and so much more. But beyond simply being a place to chronicle the events of your life and everything you feel about those goings-on, journaling is a great way to nourish your mental health.