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What's stopping you?

We all need a way to manage our lives don't we? Bullet Journaling can change your life. It did for me. Perhaps you have questions, or you've heard things, or gained perceptions about the bullet journal that prevent you from giving it a try.

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One aspect of bullet journaling some people have an issue with is seeing all the ornate designs out there and thinking it will just take too much time and ability to set up. That's what the Univeral Journal ultra-streamlined style is all about - minimal effort to set up and to use, simple and straight forward. No other system I've seen offers as much freedom and flexibility as the bullet journal method. You can be as ornate or as minimalist as you want, as thorough and detailed or as spartan as you wish. Check out how minimalist my set up is.

Another matter you might run into is the journals readily available may not be adequate (such as not having 31 or more lines). Luckily, you're at the right place. You can find my elegantly designed Universal Journal notebooks right here. These dotted notebooks are printed at Lulu.com and shipped out within 3 business days to any where in the world Lulu is available. Trust me, they have more than 31 lines and yet are designed to be spacious in the attempt to avoid a cramped feeling.

There are several misconceptions about the bullet journal method. Natalie Linda addresses 5 myths that may be stopping you from giving it a try. She address questions about expense, artistry, restricted layouts, and more. Read her post on Common Myths That Keep People From Starting A Bullet Journal. You just might be glad you did.

What issues stopped your or are still stopping you from trying the bullet journal method? I'd like to address those concerns in future blog posts. Please comment here, and be sure to subscribe.

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