Simple Bullet Journal Ideas For Beginners

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There are many bullet journal ideas for beginners that can be easily implemented.. A lot of these ideas work well and look good. When starting with bullet journaling, there can be lots of choices out there. So, simple is best.

At the end of the day, bullet journaling is about finding a system that works for you. Whether it be to track your habits, your water intake, your thoughts, and ideas, or just feel more organized, the most important thing about bullet journaling is that it is sustainable and you can do it daily. In the beginning, many people make the mistake of feeling like their bullet journal has to be overly fancy or complex. We are going to show you some simple, effective, and cute bullet journal ideas you can work with.

TOOLS TO GET STARTED BULLET JOURNALING:

Before we get started, I wanted to share some of the best and most affordable tools available for bullet journalling.

• This notebook which is almost identical to the cult favorite and has raving reviews for a fraction of the cost!
• This pen that won’t bleed through the page and is great for inputting your dailies
• This Pen for art work and faux calligraphy
• These Markers for decorating and color coding your journal

Obviously the only things that you need to get started is a notebook and pen and you will use them the most. However, the markers are useful for colour coding your journal and the stencils will save you time in creating beautiful layouts!

Read my full Bullet Journal Supplies Recommendation post here!

Cute Bullet Journal Ideas For Beginners

Pick a theme that you like each month and decorate your bullet journal following the theme. Above is a simple, yet a cute example of how you can turn your bullet journal into something fun and colorful.

Similar to the above’s example, pick a few colors you want to use each month and decorate your bullet journal with these colors. Perhaps you want to use these colors as a key or to do some color-coding.

This is an adorable, yet easy way to decorate your bullet journal. Use photos of whatever you like and turn your bullet journal into a scrapbook too.

Layout Bullet Journal Ideas For Beginners

Above is an example of a clean, crisp and simple bullet journal layout. Each day is clear and color-coded, making it easy to read.

This is a really delightful way to set out your bullet journal. A page is being used for each week and simply decorated with textas and pens.

We love this layout! A double-page has been used for one week and there is a lot of space to write things down on each day. The little calendar in the corner makes it easy to track the day.

Easy Bullet Journal Ideas For Beginners

Talk about easy! Bullet journaling doesn’t have to be all about glitter and color. Sometimes, the easiest spreads are simply what work. The above example is just that – straight to the point.

This is a really simple example of how your bullet journal can look attractive and clean while remaining easy to execute. Using a double-page spread, a quote spruces it up, while the other page has the days of the week. We love it.

This is a great example of how you can make your pages look beautiful, without spending too much time on it. This user has used washi tape to give it a festive look and simply written the days of the week in a fancy font.

Tracker Bullet Journal Ideas For Beginners

This example of a mood tracker is fantastic for bullet journal beginners. With a splash of color, you can color-code your mood each day. The above layout is also handy to see the year ahead.

If you are new to bullet journaling, this example above of a TV series tracker is perfect. It is easy to execute and very straightforward.

This is a really creative way to track your savings. It is great for beginners and doesn’t require a lot of time.

Bullet Journal Keys For Beginners

This example of a bullet journal key is easy to understand. The simple symbols are also easy to remember, so once you do it a few times, you will be able to remember what they all mean without having to refer back to the key menu.

This is also a good example of a simple key, as well as using color code.

This key is cute as it also includes some more personal keys, such as ‘inspiration’ and ‘ideas’.

Simple Bullet Journal Covers For Beginners

This example of a bullet journal cover is super simple. The bullet journal is dedicated to the year 2022 and while it is simple, it looks cute.

This is an example of a bullet journal cover that is very aesthetically pleasing, yet simple. One hero image and the month make this cover stand out.

This cover looks quirky and all the user has done is used simple geometrical shapes. A little bit of washi tape can also brighten up a cover.

JANUARY WRAP UP!

We said it at the beginning of this blog post and we’ll say it again – simple is best. We hope you can use some of these examples as inspiration for the start of your bullet journal journey!

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