The concept of Bullet Journaling can be applied to any type of journal. It’s versatile and you design what you want to use.

But there in lies the catch. YOU design it.

Yep, that’s right. You create, with your favourite writing instrument, each page of your journal and/or agenda. For some people I know that is an immediate turn off, so I wanted to know… well how long does it take to set up?

If you’re going to create a Minimalist Bullet Journal. Set up is 30 minutes to an hour.

If you’re going to create an Artsy Bullet Journal. Set up could be anywhere from 30 minutes to any length of time you want to put into each elaborate page.

Why wouldn’t you just buy a journal already set up?

Personally, I have bought journals in the past and often they had a bunch of un-used pages or sections that I wouldn’t touch. No journal really ever had it all — unless it was blank! Now, I know lots of others who are happy as clams with their pre-designed journals — and that’s awesome! — but using the concept of Bullet Journaling I can create exactly what I want from a journal. Also, I love to use pen on paper, doodle, keep notes, and have found that my digital apps are leaving me feeling distracted. With just the pen and paper this still happens, but a lot less often 😉