All that time I lost on over-the-top bullet journal layouts

When I first started bullet journaling, I thought every spread needed to be PERFECT. I wasted so much time on fancy lettering and colors. It got to the point where I avoided using my journal because it felt like a chore. Now, I look back and laugh at how complicated I made it. These days, a simple pen and some quick notes are all I need to stay on track.

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linda27mo ago

Honestly wonder what finally made you switch to the simple system. Did you just get fed up one day and toss the markers, or was it a slower shift where you noticed the plain pages worked better?

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miles_perez7mo ago

@linda2 I didn't have a big switch or anything. The markers and stuff were fun but they slowed me down. Now with plain pages, I just get to work without overthinking it, lmao.

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patricia427mo ago

Was there one big thing you kept putting off because setting up the weekly spread took forever? Like, I remember skipping making a dentist appointment for weeks because my "health tracker" page needed perfect watercolor washes. The fancy stuff totally blocked basic life admin.

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