If you find a blank page intimidating, you are not alone! Having bullet journal template ideas ready to go will set you up on your way to getting your spreads done with ease! This can make bullet journaling more complicated than it has to be.
The great thing about bullet journaling is that you can customize each spread depending on your needs. This gives you so many options such as:
- Make spreads that allow you to use your notebook as planner and an art journal.
- Create minimal style spreads that are quick and less time consuming
- Grab a printable that you can paste in your notebook and fill it in as needed.
So let's simplify things
What do I write in a notebook (bullet journal)?
Not knowing what to write and starting a journal can hold you back. In this post, we will cover the structure of a bullet journal and use templates to make it easier. Once we have the right setup, knowing what to write will be a breeze.
What order should a bullet journal be in?
Although a bullet journal can be in any order that suits you, knowing how to set it up can make it simpler to start.
Front cover page
Your front cover page is the first page in your journal. There is no specific template for this, but here are some ideas for your first page:
- Your name
- The current year
- A motivational quote that means something to you
- A word of the year that you want to be inspired by
The first page of a journal can make you feel nervous by not having a clue what you want to do or feeling pressured to make it perfect!
If that is the case, leave it and return to it later!
Index page
I don’t use an index page, although if you are interested in adding an index page to your bullet journal, you can use the following two pages for the index. All you have to do is:
- Begin with the heading index
- As you use your bullet journal you can come back to this spread and write the page number and title.
Bullet journal key page
Adding a key page is helpful to stay more organized. You can use your own system, but this printable can help you with the basics for a key page that Ryder Carrol came up with.
bullet journal future log template ideas
A yearly calendar or future log is a spread that allows you to jot down all your important dates throughout the year. You can return to this page and the date when making your monthly and weekly spreads.
Significant events can include:
- Birthdays and anniverseries
- Invitations
- Special Events
- Deadlines
Monthly template ideas
Do you like using the same layout month after month? Or, if you prefer to switch things up, then here are a few monthly layouts to choose from.
A monthly template can consist of either one or two pages. You first want to refer back to your future log (calendar page) and fill in the date for the month. Then, fill in your task before the week begins so you have all your priorities in check.
So stick to what works or change things to keep you loving your Bullet journal. Whatever works for you!
Use the template as is or design it to match your monthly theme. If you don’t like to draw, you can always print some pictures of loved ones or pictures of scenes you like or visited to make your page both pretty and memorable.
These templates and more can be found in the resource hub!
Weekly template ideas
When choosing a weekly spread layout, somethings to consider are:
- How much space do you need for your weekly planning?
- Do you like sections that are summariezed for the whole week, such as goals or a to-do list?
- Do you prefer to keep things minimal, or do you want the extra space as a creative outlet?
one page bullet journal weekly template
Using a one-page weekly template is going to save you space if you don't have much to plan. You can use the next page to add a quote that makes you smile or use it to practice your art or even scrapbooking.
bullet journal two-page weekly template ideas
A two-page weekly layout is perfect if you want plenty of room to both pan and draw. These are some of our favorite spreads that we use over and over. We use the same layout, then jazz it up with our themes.
Bujo dutch door weekly template ideas
The Bujo templates above can be made into a Dutch-door style or leave as is; a two-page spread. You can create a dutch door by cutting a section of your page to make a door-like effect, like the examples above.
If you are looking for more inspiration we have put together a list of weekly spread inspiration, you may find useful:
19 Bullet Journal Weekly spread ideas-How to create beautiful layouts
How to make a bullet journal weekly spread one page
Daily templates
A daily entry can be as simple as writing the date and beginning journaling.
But you may prefer more structure such as a daily schedule template, or use a layout that separates your priorities from your to-do list.
bullet journal tracker template ideas
Mood trackers can be super simple or a chance to use your monthly theme as your mood tracker. If you want to see ideas on how you can do this, then head over here next:
12 Bullet Journal Mood Tracker ideas you need to try
Although artistic mood trackers can be time-consuming, we love to use templates to print out and stick in our journal, ready to go!
A habit tracker spread can be helpful to keep you motivated, stick to a positive routine, and have a visual report to see the progress you made that month. What you track depends on what is important to you, here are some ideas of things to track:
- vitamins
- work
- skincare
- excercise
- reading
- social media
- cleaning
If you want to see more page ideas, we have a post filled with spreads for inspiration!
19 Bullet Journal Page Ideas You Need To Get Inspired
Other template ideas
Yearly Themes template
This is a fantastic spread if you enjoy the artistic side of a Bujo and one you will enjoy coming back to for years to come.
It may look blank at first, but once you've filled it in, you are going to love this spread.
Since we covered the basics, here are a few extra templates we have, you can see how customizable a bullet journal can be.
I hope you find the bullet journal template ideas we have provided useful to getting you on your way to starting a bullet journal.
If you decide that bullet journaling is the proper planning system for you and want to purchase a good quality notebook that we know will outstand all the painting and journaling we do. There is nothing worse than putting that much effort, only for your notebook to fall apart. Want to know more? We have put together this review that covers all the critical factors in choosing the right journal:
The Best Bullet Journal Notebook With Amazing Customer Service
If you don't know what supplies you need, we compiled a list of supplies we use and recommend depending on your budget and needs.
Please comment below if you have any questions or suggestions. We would love to help!
Until next time, don't forget to stay safe and happy journaling, everyone :)