A previous post ( Bullet Journal for the hard working educator ) linked to a now dead page. I've updated the post so it links to the archive.org version of a page on 16 layouts for teachers. Here is an ultra-streamlined take on one layout idea from that page, a class semester for the teacher. (affiliate links included in this post) As with the Universal Journal approach (minimal set up time) I've tried to incorporate placement, iconography, and colors to communicate as much information as possible with as little effort as possible. The following description and included photos show a completely hypothetical semester, simply for illustration of the concepts. Layout The basic layout in the photo above places the semester weeks at the top of the spread. The class assignments, labs, exams, etc. are listed in the left column. So each item has its own row for any pertinent information. The weeks are bit busy so let me unpack all that. The week number of the semester is listed on ...

We've all been there. Something is initiated, you have to contribute to it in some way, and then you have to wait. Maybe you have to wait for some information, or for something to be delivered, or for an event to take place, etc. You can't finish what you're working on until someone else does something. This where following up could significantly improve your situation - if you remembered to follow up in the first place. Let me offer some ideas on that. I use two methods to help me remember to follow up. Which method to be used depends on whether I'm working on a project with a deadline or if it's something else. One of the benefits of trying to keep things minimal is certain concepts can be used for multiple purposes. Here are two ideas already discussed on this blog. Following up: for projects with deadlines On a project with a deadline, stuff has to be done by a certain date and you've got skin in the game. For this sort of follow up I typically use a...

Imagine this: you didn't realize you lost a library book until you tried to check out more. Or maybe you can't find that item you borrowed from a friend, and they want it back. Perhaps you lent something and wonder why you can't find it at home now. It sure would be nice to have a list for all this. Do you know where or even WHAT everything is that you borrowed or lent out? Set up Here's a minimalist borrowed/lent list for your bullet journal. It starts with a row at the top of the page for the organizing details: Item name, quantity (Q), borrowed (B), lent (L), Date taken, RETurn date, and Damage (D). Note the spaces (rather than lines) used for borders. No need for lined borders, in my opinion, as that's part of the ultra-streamlined style . But designate the area as you wish. Details This layout uses two rows for each item. The first row starts with the name of the item, and on the second row I include the name of the person/organization I'm borr...

A simple and elegant design is a beautiful thing. Lists can easily get messy. Over on Instagram, penpapersoul offers a spread for multi-aspect, long term lists. Here is her description of this design: Wish List in new bullet journal. It's not a shopping list but bucket list categorized into 6 different life aspects: work, self, love, home, play & give. This design can work just as well as a single page or as a spread. This could also work for a Christmas list, a master syllabus , a weekly spread , weekly food schedule, weekly TV shows (watching/recording schedule), monthly chore list, or what have you. What ever your categories, maybe this design can help you. Good organization is key. Lists like this would be a good candidate to include in your up front spreads when setting up a new journal. See other list ideas here . Do you have other ideas for list designs? What other list ideas could you use this design for? Comment here and be sure to subscribe. ...