The Easiest Bullet Journal Ideas For Beginners in 2021

If you're beginning a bullet journal, choose a few pages that solve a practical need. These examples show simple starting points, with optional decoration if you enjoy it.

Read what a bullet journal is or follow the beginner setup guide.

Key

A key records what the symbols in your notes mean.

See more key examples.

Index

An index lists page titles and numbers so you can find notes again. Tabs can also mark sections you use often.

Browse index ideas.

Future Log

A future log holds dates for upcoming months. Leave room for birthdays, appointments, and other plans you want to remember.

Read more about the future log.

Monthly Spread

A monthly spread places the month's dates and plans together, usually on two facing pages. You can add a short task or goals list if helpful.

See more monthly spread ideas.

Weekly Spread

An optional weekly page gives you a view of several days. Put dated plans there and keep separate daily notes if you need more writing space.

Browse weekly spread examples.

For Students

Student pages can hold the information you need for classes and coursework. These are a few possibilities:

• Your school semester
• Class projects
• Study tracking
• School clubs
• Scholarship applications
• School finances
• See more bullet journal ideas for college students.

Habit Tracker

A habit tracker records repeated actions. Begin with something you'd like to review, rather than a long list to complete.

See more habit tracker ideas.

Mood Tracker

A mood tracker holds a brief record of how you felt. Add context if you'd like to understand the entries when looking back.

Doodles

Drawing is one of my favorite parts of journaling. I enjoy slowing down to make small doodles on a page.

Try more doodle ideas.

Monthly Bullet Journal Ideas

Choose a month to browse themes inspired by seasons and holidays.

• January Bullet Journal Ideas
• February Bullet Journal Ideas
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• April Bullet Journal Ideas
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• October Bullet Journal Ideas
• November Bullet Journal Ideas
• December Bullet Journal Ideas

Ready to start bullet journaling?

Start with today's notes, then add pages as a use for them appears.

For notebooks and pens, see my supplies guide.