Words are but pictures of our thoughts.
Bullet Journals are a great means of organizing your routine, scheduling events, and listing tasks. They have many health benefits, such as allowing you to know yourself better, as well as being able to look back on important days/events etc. It’s also great for busy mothers who’d like to have a simple and efficient way of tracking down goals, tasks, chores, meals, and so on.
There are many many types of Bullet Journals, but I feel that only five are worth mentioning (because they’re the only ones that are differentiable and actually intriguing). I’ve mentioned them below:
1. Minimalistic BuJo
The best type of Bullet Journal possible for you to start on is the Minimalistic one, which makes sure you get things done with less effort and more efficiency. I personally started on a Minimalistic BuJo, because I felt that if I complicated things too much in the beginning, then I would end up abandoning the task and resorting to writing diary entries on my phone (which I actually ended up doing once).
Later on, I started mixing different types of Bullet Journals into one, ending up with most of it Minimalistic, some of it Scrapbook-style, and quarter Aesthetic.
2. Artistic BuJo
Now, on the other hand, we have the Artistic Bullet Journal, which is practical for those who have an artistic streak in them and love painting and making everything look stylish. Such people find Artistic Bullet Journaling a better option than Minimalistic Bullet Journaling since they get a chance to do what they love as well as organize and plan their life.
Art really isn’t my strength. I find it a bit tiresome … and struggle to draw even a simple flower (okay maybe I’m exaggerating). I find it astounding that so many people manage to turn their Bullet Journal into a piece of art and beauty. I get really impressed when I see pictures of Bullet Journals online that literally seem to be alive with colour and sparkle (that’s how good they look).
3. Aesthetic BuJo
The word ‘aesthetics’ is concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. Aesthetic Bullet Journaling is preferable for those people who like things to look pretty and appealing, and like to design/beautify things as a hobby. They’ll find starting an Aesthetic Bullet Journal quite relaxing and fun, because not only does your journal look bright and colourful, it provides you with an opportunity to express yourself through doodles, embellishments, and faint artwork.
Many people feel that there’s not much of a difference between Artistic and Aesthetic Bullet Journaling, but I feel that there is. Artistic Bullet Journaling is all about illustrations and drawings and beautiful paintings etc, while Aesthetic Bullet Journaling is just about beautifying or decorating your Bullet Journal without going to points like painting and sketching. To know more, see my blog: What is Aesthetic Bullet Journaling?
4. Scrapbook-style BuJo
Now, Scrapbook-style is something totally different from the above mentioned types of Bullet Journals. It’s completely unique and rarely used. Most people find it tedious to keep a Scrapbook-style Bullet Journal, because it requires a lot of effort and creativity/imagination.
But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying! Keeping a Scrapbook-style Bullet Journal means you have a lot of freedom. You can collect all kinds of things and tape/preserve them in your journal, while at the same time, organize your routine and plan your days. Scrapbook-style Bullet Journals tend to get messy sometimes, but some people manage to keep them quite neat and tidy too. They’re usually very cramped and full of things, which makes them all the more interesting and attractive.
5. Super-organized BuJo
The name gives away the meaning and explanation of this type of Bullet Journal. Most obviously, a Super-organized Bullet Journal is entirely methodical and planned, with no extra add-ons or fancy decorations/embellishments etc. Super-organized BuJos are ideal for perfectionists, and the kind of people that love keeping things shipshape and decluttered.
Personally, I feel that Super-organized Bullet Journals are extremely monotonous and over-planned. I love a bit of colour and decoration, and Super-organized Bujos are exactly the opposite! It’s not like I’m discouraging you from starting on a Super-organized Bullet Journal. Of course, you could be a completely different person and you might like to keep things in order, so you can totally go ahead and start on one!