Core Modules & Creative Customization

A standard Bullet Journal comprises several key sections. Below is how to set each up—with ideas to make them uniquely yours.

Your table of contents.

Setup: Reserve the first two pages. Number every page in your notebook as you go.
Usage: After creating any new module or collection, log its title and page number in the Index.
Pro Tip: Use color‑coded tabs or drawn headers (e.g., a small icon) so you can flip to the Index and find pages faster visually.

A panoramic view of the next 6–12 months.

Layout Options:
- Traditional: Two‑page spread divided into 6 monthly blocks.
- Calendar‑Style: Mini calendars for each month.
Entries: Long‑term appointments, deadlines, and goals—e.g., “May 12: Project proposal due,” or “Q3: Read 3 business books.”
Customization: Add a “Vision Board” section with small images or quotes that capture your year’s aspirations.

A snapshot of the current month.

Left Page (Calendar): List dates vertically with weekdays.
Right Page (Task List): Bullet tasks you aim to complete this month.
Color‑Coding: Assign a color marker per life area (Work, Health, Personal) and highlight or frame tasks accordingly to balance priorities.

Where you rapid‑log tasks, events, and notes day by day.

Header: Date and day of the week, maybe a micro‑gratitude note (“Grateful for…”).
Bullets & Signifiers:
- • Task →● Completed →▶️ Migrated
- ○ Event
- – Note
- * Priority
Time‑Blocking: If you need more structure, add a narrow time‑column down one side (e.g., 6 am–10 pm) and slot key meetings or exercise blocks.

Any themed log you need: reading lists, project steps, mood trackers, financial budgets.

Example—Mood Tracker: Create a 31‑square calendar grid; assign each a color for a mood (blue for calm, yellow for happy, red for stressed). Fill daily.
Example—Project Plan: Break a complex project into phases: Research, Draft, Review, Launch—each with its own sub‑tasks and due‑dates logged.

Bullet Journaling