The Clear and Fearless Bullet Journal

I've seen many comments on bullet journaling where someone says they worry about messing up their design. Ornate designs can look awesome. But they clearly require time and devotion. I can only imagine the frustration one might feel after working hard on a fantastic layout only to seriously mess it up near the end (or discover it was messed up from the beginning), and scratch it out or dismember the journal by ripping pages out. Then do it. All. Over. Again.

That's a lot of concern to heap on oneself. Yes, elegant designs look good. Sleek designs can too. To be honest, you bullet journal not only because it's useful, but also because it's fun. Right? Right. So why create anxiety in your life over something that's supposed to be helpful and enjoyable? Isn't there enough of that built in to life already? The Bullet Journal system can be done without fear and trepidation.

That's one of the appeals of the ultra-streamlined style. Minimal effort to create and maintain your bullet journal yet all the functionality needed to keep up with life. That's the Universal Journal approach. I don't have a lot of time to spend on something that's supposed to save me time. Quick and painless, without fear. Make this easy on yourself. That's the whole purpose of the Bullet Journal method, after all.

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