When you first start to investigate the world of bullet journalling, it’s easy to experience an initial pang of intimidation. As well as hiding a pl

What is a bullet journal? How to start and set up your own BuJo

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2020-06-12 12:51:35

When you first start to investigate the world of bullet journalling, it’s easy to experience an initial pang of intimidation. As well as hiding a plethora of unidentifiable symbols and markings within their pages, often they are intricately beautiful as well as practical, making them seem like a pursuit for the artistic alone.

But worry not: while your bullet journal is a wonderful place to express your creativity (and we’re ALL creative beings at heart), you don’t have to be an accomplished artist to get started. What’s more, once you get to grips with your own system of symbols, bullet journalling can be an incredibly useful way of collating all the goings-on in your life, from appointments and events, to emotional tracking and goal setting. All of which can be calming and cathartic.

"Hearing people talk about bullet journaling can sometimes be like hearing someone speaking a foreign language," reveals Alison McDowall, co-director of The Positive Planner. "Even just looking for inspiration can trigger feelings of overwhelm. But it doesn’t have to. Actually, bullet journalling can be a great way to get organised, have a creative outlet and as a result look after your own mental wellbeing."