So you’re looking for some creative bullet journal page ideas? One of the great things about bullet journaling is that it’s a very flexible way to organize your life. It’s helped me tremendously with my tasks and time management, but the trouble with being able to do anything is to figure out where to start.
After using a bujo for years now, I figured I’d share some of my go-to bullet journal pages types that should be in every journal, plus some extras that others find super helpful when adding to your notebook.
How To Organize Your Bullet Journal Pages?
Keep in mind that your pages can be in almost any order because, with your index page, you’ll be able to keep track of where everything is. As you get more experienced with journaling, you’ll figure out what your first starting pages should be.
For me, I start by numbering all the pages if they aren’t already. After that the first page of my bullet journal is usually a “this journal belongs to” page, then I add my key and index so they face each other.
From there I usually think broadly and then narrow in scope. So I start with yearly planning and goals, then narrow to months and, within the months, I narrow again to weekly.
How Many Pages Should Be In A Bullet Journal?
There is no hard and fast rule: Include your index and key, then start with a weekly spread. Add more pages as a need arises.
For most people they’ll often have your standard bullet journal pages, then add weekly spreads as the months go by. Some people like to insert monthly cover pages to delineate the weeks. In January I’m usually doing a lot of goal setting and yearly planning, so I often will layout pages for items like bucket lists, workout trackers , or other trackers to keep a record of new habits I want to build.
Bullet Journal Cover Page Ideas
Use fun doodles, sketches or designs to dress up the first page of your bullet journal. If you aren’t super artistic consider using stamps, stickers, stencils and washi tape to do some of the work for you. This is a great place to get really creative with your BUJO!
This Journal Belongs To Page Ideas
Don’t put in all this work only to lose it! I usually start my journal with a simple page letting people know who’s journal it is if they find it. Since you will often include this is every journal, consider getting a stamp as a simple way to label your journal. Some journals come with a pre-printed place to fill out your name like Moleskin notebooks.
Bullet Journal Key Ideas
The Key is what makes your bujo super effective. Different bullet journal symbols let you further organize [LINK] your to-lists, tasks, and other collections. Use these different signifiers to code your different pages and keep track of it all. The key page is where you reference your symbols to keep it all straight.
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Flip Out Bullet Journal Key Ideas
This is a really great hack for your key or index. Using a bit of heavier stock paper, you can keep it right in front of you just by flipping it out, no matter what page you’re on! Anchor the tab with some Washi tape to dress it up.
Your key can double as a book mark to make it easy to find your current spot in your journal.
Index Pages To Keep You Organized
One of the first pages you’ll include is your index page. Your index page will let you catalogue where things are and easily find them later. Every time you create a new spread or collection, add it to your index. This simple method overcomes one of the major hurtles of paper journals: searchability.
If you need to continue with a certain collection, use a page range with a dash “–” or call out pages by number with a comma “,”.
Daily Spreads And Layouts
Sometimes you need to get focused on a single day: daily spreads and layouts can be used to plan your day and keep track of your to do lists. Using a daily planner spread gives you some extra space on the page to write down all the little things you need to keep track of. You can do a page per day or choose a layout that has multiple days per page.
“I currently LOVE having a daily page. While I also use weekly spreads, a daily allows me the ability to be creative and write whatever I want about the day. I don’t feel locked into a small box that you’ll find with the weekly layouts. My weekly layouts are crisp, clean, and structured. You will literally find a little bit of everything in my dailies, from art, to journaling, to stickers, to quotes, to lists, and more.” – Rachel of Planning Mindfully.
Weekly Bullet Journal Spreads
This is my preferred format; I find that a one-page weekly spread is the perfect size for most of my needs. The question of daily vs weekly is a matter of preference, so don’t be afraid to try different layouts for a few weeks, then switch it up until you find something that works well for you.
Monthly Layouts
Laying out a whole month can be tricky, but sometimes you really need a view like this for planning. Use this month view to map out what’s coming up in your schedule, mark important dates, and list important deadlines. During the holidays it can be really helpful around Christmas or Thanksgiving with all that goes on in these months.
Monthly Cover Page Layouts
Monthly cover pages are a great place to dress up your journal. While weekly spreads are working pages, taking some time at the end of each month to create a new title page for the start of the next month is a great way to reset. I find that getting creative with your pages once a month is about the right amount. Some people spend days creating gorgeous pages in their journal, but realistically once a month strikes a great balance of getting things done while also bringing some creativity to the mix.
Year At A Glance – Yearly Spreads
Come January I’m thinking about what I want to get done in the coming year. A yearly spread can help you get organized and pointed in the right direction. Outside of January planning I don’t often use these “year at a glance” layouts, but see what works for you!
Bullet Journal Goals Page Ideas
A bullet journal is a great way to keep focused on what you want to achieve. Bullet journaling really helps me get things done and move ahead more than other journaling options. Use some of these layouts to outline your goals, track your progress, and celebrate your success! Get your year started off right with goal planning in your BUJO!
Get healthy, save money, follow your passions, and live intentionally when you track your goals!
“It is so powerful to always see your goals laid out in front of you and work towards them on a regular basis.” – Claudia of TheFab20s.com
Workout and Fitness Trackers
Work up a sweat, stay motivated, shed those pounds, and build those muscles. People who track what they eat often eat a third less calories, so use workout and fitness trackers to keep you moving forward with your health goals. Trackers like these help you stay accountable and look back at all you’ve achieved when all you want to do is watch Netflix on the couch.
“I always include a wellness tracker on every monthly spread to track how I’m taking care of myself.” – Nicola of MyInnerCreative.com
Savings and Budgeting Layout Ideas
Get your finances in order by tracking your spending, staying on top of your savings and sticking to your budget. Pages like this will help you do just that!
Brain Dump Bullet Journal Pages
Declutter your brain quickly with these brain dump spreads. I find that if an idea is sticking in my brain and I can’t get it out, putting my ideas down on paper really helps. I usually spend around 5 minutes writing down everything that is going through my mind, outlining ideas that I’m excited about, or things that bug me. In the end I usually feel better and can move on with my work.
A bullet journal is as unique as you are, so call it notes, brain dump, thoughts, ideas, etc.
“A brain dump page is useful for whenever I have too many thoughts running around in my head.” – Jenniffer of LifeIsMessyAndBrilliant.com
Contact Lists And Address Pages
In the age of digital I still find a place to write down contact info helpful. How often does someone lose a phone, drop it in the water or your contacts get erased by accident. A paper contact list and address book is a great solution to all these modern problems.
Birthdays Tracker Ideas
If you’re anything like me, you’re terrible at remembering when people’s birthdays are. A list of birthdays helps you keep on top of them. Also consider important dates such as anniversaries, holidays, etc.
Mood Trackers Ideas
For those who are trying to improve their mental health, not just their physical, a daily mood tracker can be really helpful. Fun designs that you color in to indicate your mood keeps it fun, but also lets you spot trends and patterns.
Use a black and white outline to serve as a template to fill in with colors to match your mood.
Habit Tracking Pages
A daily habit tracker helps you keep up momentum when your trying to establish a new pattern. Keeping a log of it lets you keep on top of it and get back on track when you start to slip.
Level 10 Life Wheel
Create a level 10 life wheel or worksheet to master different areas of your life. I’ve found this to be really easy for me to use, there is some actual science behind it, and it quickly shows you what areas you are deficient in.
Bucket List Page Ideas
Set lifelong or seasonal goals for yourself. Think about the big things you want to do in life and write them down, then start checking them off. You can find countless seasonal bucket lists like “fall bucket list items” to make sure you do all the fun things during the season.
“I keep a wish list in my planner. This isn’t entirely out of the ordinary, but I use it for more long-term goal items. As a plant fanatic, I also include a plant section in my wish list!” – Elizabeth of ElizabethJournals.com
Packing List Ideas
Don’t forget a thing for your next trip with a packing list collection. Group like items in fun ways, use check boxes to make sure you pack everything you need and don’t worry about forgetting anything.
Blank Bullet Journal Pages With Decorative Borders
Sometimes you just need a blank canvas to get your ideas down, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be boring! Use these blank BUJO pages with some flourish for your next spread.
