14 bullet journal ideas that are as practical as they are cute
And actually feasible to draw, too
Pinterest is full of bullet journal ideas for planning your life and keeping your plans in check; and from weekly calendars to monthly trackers, here are 14 ideas that are both practical *and* cute.
Create a weekly calendar
Create a weekly planner (one week per page) to keep track of your commitments and upcoming plans.
Track friends and family members' birthdays
Dedicate a page to upcoming birthdays and celebrations, and mark each month with these cute cupcake designs.
Keep an eye on your mood
Create a mood tracker each month with a colour-coded key, which will help you keep on top of any developing trends and whether you've had a good month overall.
Make a list of things to buy
Separate things into 'Want' and 'Need' categories when it comes to things to buy, so you know what expenses you've got coming up and when you can treat yourself.
Keep your habits in check
Whether it's working out, posting on Instagram or getting enough sleep, create grids with 'Yes' or 'No' colour coded options so you can look back at the end of the month and see if you're creating worthwhile habits.
Plan for the week ahead
Create to-do lists for each day of the week, so you know what you need to get done in advance.
Manage your savings
Keep on top of your savings by creating (realistic!) goals for each month, and filling in the grid according to how much you actually manage to put aside.
Inspire yourself with meaningful quotes
Keep things creative with inspirational quotes scattered amongst your lists and calendars.
Create a calendar for the month
Look ahead by creating a plan for each month in advance, and putting in any important dates as and when they happen.
Create a calendar for the year
Or look even further ahead with a calendar plan for the year, where you can mark in birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and more.
Make long-term goals and stick to them
Dedicate a page to your goals - whether personal, financial, social or in your career - and tick them off as they happen.
Track your periods for irregularities
Keep an eye on irregularities or track your period pains with this clever tracker, which means you can keep an eye on the days you're on and your ovulation tracker.
Measure how much water you drink
Keep an eye on hydration levels with this cute colour in key, tracking how many glasses of water you drink a day.
Track what makes you feel stressed
Keep an eye on how stressed you feel each day with this daily anxiety tracker.
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