With all the capabilities of the Bullet Journal method, one thing the analog notebook just doesn't do is sound an alarm. Sometimes there is nothing like a time sensitive reminder.
As with anything Bullet Journal related, you'll have to find what works best for you. But with an ultra-streamlined style, the goal is to use the tools at your disposal with minimal effort to set up and to use.
The most basic approach would avoid duplicating work where you can. In this case, calendar reminders might accomplish all you need. If you have a cell phone or digital watch you already have this capability without having to sign up for another service.
You can include any details you want in your reminder, such as location and anyone involved, but the timed alert with it's title would be the minimum. Ideally, your journal contains all relevant information of the appointment so you shouldn't have to duplicate that information on the alarm.
For single instance appointments, this method works just fine. But it's great for repeating events as well. After the repeating event, just update it to the next occurrence so you don't have to set numerous events in advance. That way you have reflection built in to your routine, and reflection is an important part of the bullet journal method. Updating your alarm each time is especially useful if you have any pre-emptive reminders set up on the calendar event, since you don't have to do that all over again. The alarm and its reminders can be invaluable when you have a lot going on.
Another thing the analog journal doesn't do is calculate. Financially, I keep most of my information in a digital spreadsheet. I have software to handle most things with my budget so there is very little of it in my bullet journal. Easy peasy.
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The most basic approach would avoid duplicating work where you can. In this case, calendar reminders might accomplish all you need. If you have a cell phone or digital watch you already have this capability without having to sign up for another service.
You can include any details you want in your reminder, such as location and anyone involved, but the timed alert with it's title would be the minimum. Ideally, your journal contains all relevant information of the appointment so you shouldn't have to duplicate that information on the alarm.
For single instance appointments, this method works just fine. But it's great for repeating events as well. After the repeating event, just update it to the next occurrence so you don't have to set numerous events in advance. That way you have reflection built in to your routine, and reflection is an important part of the bullet journal method. Updating your alarm each time is especially useful if you have any pre-emptive reminders set up on the calendar event, since you don't have to do that all over again. The alarm and its reminders can be invaluable when you have a lot going on.
Another thing the analog journal doesn't do is calculate. Financially, I keep most of my information in a digital spreadsheet. I have software to handle most things with my budget so there is very little of it in my bullet journal. Easy peasy.
How to you balance technology with your paper notebook? Comment here and be sure to subscribe!
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