Bullet Journaling 101: Collections



Hi everyone! Today we're continuing our series about something I've been doing lately to satisfy my love of stationery and organization: bullet journaling.  I am not one for trends, but when everyone and their mother was talking about bullet journaling and how it kept their life in order, I looked into it. I googled it and was immediately put off by all the insanely intricate layouts and drawings. A few months ago, my best friend asked me about whether or not I had heard of bullet journaling. I told her it all looked so complicated and that my OCD would stop me from actually enjoying it. Then I went through a period of daily anxiety and worry, and I decided I would try it to get my mind off the things that were bothering me. I've been through 4 journals and am now on my 5th, not because I have a lot to write, but because I was right about my OCD- I end up making layouts and hating them because there was something I wanted to add or I didn't like the order in which I placed the sections. 

Bullet Journaling 101: Collections


Hi friends! Today we’re going to talk about the best part of a bullet journal: collections. You know how you always say “that’s on my bucket list” or “I should do that” but you never end up doing it? This is where collections come in. These are lists of literally ANYTHING you want. I might actually do this in a separate journal next year just so I won’t have to copy it into the next journal if I don’t get it all accomplished.
I have this part split into 3 sections: things that are just for me, things about peanut that I don’t want to forget, and things I want to get done around the house that might not need to be done right away.



In my “My Life in Lists” section I have:

Fitness goals (since there are only 4 months left in the year, I’ll probably extend this into next year)













Items I want/need for a capsule wardrobe (look for a post on that coming up!)

















Self-care ideas for me time (left)
Things I just want or need (right)
















Memories for the rest of the year (left)

A list of my favorite things that I haven’t actually finished yet (right)









                                                                                                 










a spread for funny/inspiring quotes from books or Pinterest














Funny or motivational lyrics












A dream log: every once in a while I have an EFFED UP dream that I need to write down before I give myself a panic attack thinking about it too much.










(left) Things that make me smile 
(right) Things I love about myself: make this list, like, yesterday people. We spend WAAAAYYYYY too much time and energy hating ourselves and not enough lifting ourselves up.













Movies/shows I need to see or binge watch (or re-watch)













Books I want to read











In the section for my peanut I have:





Things she needs
Ideas for her birthday party





















Memories and milestones (and medical stuff I want to remember for her next physical)











In my home section I have:





(left) DIYs I want to do around the house
(right)A master chore list (I still have it just in case I forget something in my other layouts)














A spot to log coupons I’ve clipped or have saved in my phone





So friends, I hope you enjoyed my bullet journal series! Next post is getting back to toddler life! Get ready, because this is going to be a game changer if you have littles!






Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Not Just Playing...

Image
Have you ever noticed a child playing alone with their toys? Try and observe one day. Are they really "just playing?"  Are they using the toy for its intended purpose, or are they playing with it another way? Are they talking to their toys or an imaginary friend? I've posted about this topic before, but they aren't "just playing."  Everything a young child does is their individual way of exploring and learning about their environment. When I was studying Early Childhood Education, I found the following poem and it made so much sense to me that I found myself questioning how anyone could think otherwise. Building with blocks teaches balance and critical thinking. Imitating everyday situations (cooking, cleaning, taking care of other children, driving to work, etc.) helps kids to learn what skills they're expected to one day know how to do as adults. When kids are running around like lunatics for what seems like no reason at all, they're learni...
Read more

New Recipe: Thai Pumpkin Soup

Image
Hi everyone! Fall weather is in full swing in New England, which means it's soup season!! I love soup, but I'll only eat it when the weather gets cool enough for sweaters and boots. A couple weeks ago when the weather first changed, I was thinking of using a new recipe because I was sick of the same old beef stew/tomato soup and grilled cheese/canned chowder. I love butternut squash soup, so I thought I'd be even more seasonal and use pumpkin. My husband loves spicy food, so I thought Thai Chili would be the way to go. I have a jarred sauce that I buy at the supermarket that is sweet and spicy and delicious, and since the flavor is well-rounded, I used some of that in the soup. It was almost as quick and easy to make as the kind in a can, and it's absolutely delicious.  In fact, I am currently sipping some of this soup as I'm typing. It's a perfect lunch for when I'm cold but too busy to sit down and eat. Yes, I drink pureed soups in a mug. I am not di...
Read more

Recipe Mashup: Chicken Cordon-Bleu Alfredo Casserole

Image
Chicken Cordon-Bleu Alfredo Casserole While I admit this dish is not even remotely healthy, it is a quick one that is easy to make ahead so you can just throw it in the oven on a busy weeknight. This recipe came to me on a recent trip to my local BJs, where they were demo-ing some frozen chicken cordon bleu cutlets.   I realized I hadn’t made them in a while, so I grabbed some chicken breasts while I was there. Lo and behold, when I opened the package I noticed they were too thin to stuff, but I still wanted to make it.   So I thought I’d make it into a casserole. I also realized I hadn’t made chicken alfredo in a while, so I decided to mash up the two. I prepped the entire thing the morning of and threw it in the fridge until dinner time. 3 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or cut into chunks (I was going to shred mine but was running late so I just cut them) ¼ lb deli ham, sliced and cut into small squares Jar alfredo sauce Sliced swiss cheese Thyme ...
Read more