Minimalist BULLET JOURNAL setup 2020

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Minimalist BULLET JOURNAL setup 2020 » Flip Through Bujo // Do you ever wish you could be more organized? Then this is the video you're gonna want to check out! I share exactly how I use my bullet journal to plan everything for my channel AND my social life, and I share my minimalist setup for 2020, including an in-depth flip through for everyone who wants to copy my setup.
Bullet journaling doesn't have to be hard. Or time consuming. It can be easy, quick, minimal AND effective. In this video, I do a bujo flip through and show you how to set up a bullet journal for beginners, as well as lots of inspiration for bujo enthusiasts. So get organized and plan with me!
Last year, I showed my minimalist bullet journal 2019 setup, and this was actually one of my most watched videos. Especially the minimalist bullet journal weekly spread was very popular. I think it's because of its simplicity. Most bujo videos show beautifully decorated journals, with lots of artsy bullet journal ideas. When my bujo setup was actually super-easy. It showed people that they don't need to invest hours into making their bujo look like that. It can be a tool to make life easier and more organized instead.
What do you think of this non artistic bullet journal? Do you prefer an artsy version, or a simple bullet journal? Will you start bullet journaling next year? Let me know in the comments!
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🌼 Vera
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@SimpleHappyZen 2 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! Find my latest minimalist setup for 2022 here > kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbJ4q5RprZapqnU.html

@asifmuniruniverse7732 2 жыл бұрын

be happy I was wrong

@CinderFUNKNrellas Жыл бұрын

Hi! I've been minimalist bullet journaling for four years and I got some great ideas from this video. Your video just popped up in my feed and I wanted to see your minimalist journaling ideas and liked the color of your journal :P thank u! I'll check out your more recent set ups

@lyndaevans1132 4 жыл бұрын

Just found you, because I am setting up a bullet journal for the first time--72 years old! Your video was quite helpful!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! :) Happy bullet journaling Lynda 🤗

@lyndaevans1132 4 жыл бұрын

@@Muington Ha ha! Nice to know that I'm not the only one staying young by still learning cool stuff! I'm doing this because I'm starting my own business after retiring from teaching for 40 years.... Exciting, and I'm loving it.....

@lindalosier5989 4 жыл бұрын

I am attempting this at 72 too . I like to doodle so maybe that will keep me motivated to use the journal. Making it my own and setting it up the way I want may help me stay on track.

@lyndaevans1132 4 жыл бұрын

@@lindalosier5989 I'm sure it will be a great help! You go, Girl!!

@eunitataylor4263 4 жыл бұрын

This video helped a lot... first timer at 62 years old!

@aarongardeniagrey1373 4 жыл бұрын

I have been fascinated with bullet journaling for years; watching hundreds of bujo set ups, how-tos, hacks, common mistakes, etc. but I have always been too scared to try one myself! 99% of the bujos you see on KZfaq or Pinterest are so artsy and beautiful...I have neither the artistic ability nor the time to dedicate to a book that is supposed to simplify my life... and it actually seems counterproductive! I have watched this video 6 times and taken multiple screenshots. Finally, a bujo set-up that I can actually accomplish! Thank you for this! I'm going to start right away!! 🖤

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's so amazing!! Thanks and enjoy your simple bullet journal 🤗📘✌

@plan4life 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really great guide. Most bullet journal videos don’t focus on the practical part of planning so are pretty useless at the end of the day. This video is one I will certainly be referring back to in the next couple of weeks as I finish setting up my journal. 👍

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Celia, that's good to hear :D Happy bullet journaling!

@renaeans6793 4 жыл бұрын

oh gosh . now why didn’t i realize BJ’s could be this simple ? lol 😂. I might actually be able to do something like this .

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Haha yes they can be simple, quick and easy! 😄

@pcorrin16 4 жыл бұрын

Do it!!! I actually use my journal more when it isn’t so complex.

@sully2932 4 жыл бұрын

..... (That’s what she said)

@helenejapa 4 жыл бұрын

I personally like the new year setups, because the end of the year is when I have some freetime and can take my time to carefully plan the spreads and how I want them. Then, during the year, I can just fill them out, which is its purpose. I try to be a little bit more artistic, but I still prefer the minimalistic look overall. (this year, I'm saving a section to practice drawing and lettering, without filling the rest of the BuJo with it)

@djpatt81 4 жыл бұрын

Renae Ans if shorter bujo to bjs that might be interpreted something else 😂🙈

@ThatWyrdGirl 4 жыл бұрын

July thru November spells Jason. I never noticed that before. I feel like there is a secret message in that 😂

@frassie95 4 жыл бұрын

I saw that too, I was like Jason D? Jason Derulo?

@leelee771000 4 жыл бұрын

When I first noticed that (years ago) Jason D was Jason Donovan. 😁

@shittysashimi5184 4 жыл бұрын

jason derulloooooo

@kajamagdalena330 4 жыл бұрын

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@mackenzis3457 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Blossom

@NenaLavonne 4 жыл бұрын

🦋 “Do what you can with what you have” - one if my favorite quotes ever as well! This video is really inspiring. Love how organized and simple you make this process. Love the idea of having an overview of the year, and having everything you need in one place. Thanks for the great video, Vera! 😊🦋💕

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it! Yes bullet journaling has been great for me to feel more organized.

@paulsonap6 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! I've been intending to start using a bullet journal, bought the book, but was very overwhelmed by all the "fancy" bullet journal videos. This one was just right! Minimal, less time consuming, but still pretty to look at! Thank you for sharing your organizational thoughts and experiences!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! Yes most bujo videos are very pretty but can also be overwhelming. I think bullet journals should make our life easier as a first function, and this way is very quick and easy to set up. You can always add more doodlings if you like. Have a wonderful day and happy bullet journaling! :)

@yalandabray8370 4 жыл бұрын

Awh yes, right. Lol

@TheFeldhamster 4 жыл бұрын

@@SonshineLady7 yeah, I'm always amazed how so many ppl have changed his super simple and clean idea into something that's completely different and now dominate the definition of what a bujo is with that overly artsy style.

@nataliataylor8988 4 жыл бұрын

I love my bullet journal. When I first started using it I put so much pressure on myself to make it look beautiful and it put me off using it. I then started a more minimal and practical approach and I love it. Less stress, clean and simple

@magnoliamike 3 жыл бұрын

For how crazy 2020 has been it would be interesting to see someone’s journal for this year

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Haha since I work from home, it didn't change much in that regard, but yeah.... 2020...

@bonggirl0506 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god! You are just the fresh air KZfaq needs. So honest. Truly minimalist, truly helpful video. Thank you. Thank you so much for the video.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment :) Have a wonderful day!

@andream5462 4 жыл бұрын

I've moved away from using weeklies myself, I like the idea of having space for notes in my daily spreads. I do like the first of your 2 new weeklies as its similar to how I used to set mine up. This will be my third bullet journal, and I keep parring it down, reducing the art. Reducing the colours. So this year Ive reduced it even further. But when the inclination hits, I'll leave space at my month diving pages for artwork, and see how that goes.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's great Andrea, happy bullet journaling!

@mariavillafane 2 жыл бұрын

I always thought that these journals were kind of not for me, but I really like the way that you set up your pages and how minimal and nice they look. I may give it a try.

@TheFeldhamster 4 жыл бұрын

Your second weekly setup is what is known as week-note in planners - days of the week on the left for appointments and dates, note page on the right. I'm using a week-note planner for, uh, about the 10th year running now and for me, it's the best layout ever. Can definitely recommend. My planner also has like 60 additional note pages in the back and I do something like a cross between a planner and a bujo which is why I also snoop around a bit in bujo vids. :)

@etele6378 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve literally looked at like 10 Bujo set up videos... this is exactly what i was looking for. Perfectly simple. Thank you.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :D

@martynatrzcinska6533 4 жыл бұрын

I love the quotes for 2019 and for 2020. They are both encouraging!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martyna, I love them too 😄

@nuvoclassic 4 жыл бұрын

Nice flip. For my projects (Lifetime Goals), I like to use a totally separate book - an STM (Scribbles That Matter A5 Iconic dotted) book. (I‘m artsy, so I colored in some of the icons with permanent markers.) Like yours, my layout for projects is also a 2-page spread. Right page, divided unequally in fourths (using skinny washi tape), is for the main project info. Left page is for notes. At the bottom center of right page, I stamp a cartouche - then I print my Reward in it. The reward is selected from my list of rewards that I hand printed on a plastic ‘dashboard’ with permanent marker. I use the Rewards sheet as a handy writing board - that keeps me motivated! I also like that you provided the video time stamps in the pinned comment - thanks for that!

@DM-fs9gw 3 жыл бұрын

Yet to find a way of organising my thoughts and found bullet journalling. Thank you for not turning this video into a full on art and craft project. Your spreads and explanations were spot on. Thank you!!

@krnscc37 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best bullet journal diy I’ve found that will actually work for me! Thank you! Perfect for a busy mom!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that! :) Happy bullet journaling!

@shelleypicott3239 3 жыл бұрын

I am newbie...I have always used a day planner and the type has changed from year to year but this might be something I try in 2021.

@EmmaOReilly 4 жыл бұрын

Oooh, I really like the look of that second spread for the weeks. Plenty of space for ideas and seeing the layout of your week!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emma :) I think I prefer that one too

@martynatrzcinska6533 4 жыл бұрын

Also, I like that you know what you want. If something is useless to YOU, you know it, even if other people do that.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martyna :) Yes that's one of the best things about making your own bujo :)

@Sarah-N709 3 жыл бұрын

The best bujo for beginners of all time

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah! :) I also have a 2021 setup if you're interested

@Siures 4 жыл бұрын

Used a similar setup to the second example, because it was on one sight. In normal working weeks I divided the days also with vertical lines to have different categories (work, house, exercise and others). This was because I have a quite small scripture and do not need that much space. The „notes“ section is also a place where I put tickets for cinema etc, because I really like to keep the journals for memory, although it is not that minimal ;) But I make this since school (then I used a normal calendar, added some stickers or postcards, did some little art projects) and really enjoy flipping through them. AND this also means that I do not have random tickets or gift cards lying around.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, kind of like a bujo / scrap book hybrid :)

@sheriangelacos532 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your no frills style. It's so easy to get caught up in perfectionism. I like to keep it pretty, but practical. I really like your idea for a weekly bracket page. I don't think I've seen it before and I'd like to give it a try.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sheri! I like that too, pretty but practical :) And if I make a mistake here and there, so be it :)

@angim8984 4 жыл бұрын

I started bullet journaling in 2019. So 2020 is my second try. I really like your setup. I'm going to use some of your ideas in my journal. I think it'll work better for me than what I was doing before.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Angi! :) Have a great time with your bujo this year!

@mariafrancescademaddis2560 4 жыл бұрын

I love the second weekly spread, it allows for the Alastair method - so you can actually incorporate the weekly to do in there and keep it very flexible 😍

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I actually think I'll prefer using that one... Thanks Francesca :)

@nevencuk 3 жыл бұрын

"No difficult artsy stuff". I'm all ears till the end of the video :)

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

I also have a video sharing my 2021 setup! :)

@kimberlyferguson7264 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the work you put into helping me become a minimalist.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Kimberly, thank you for watching and commenting :) Have a great day!

@suzisaintjames 3 жыл бұрын

I like the second weekly spread. If you want to schedule your tasks consider the Alistair method... It's set up like your content log except instead of the tasks, you put the days of the week. You put a circle back under the day scheduled, an X over the circle if completed or a dash showing that you migrated it to the next day. 💜🌞🌵😷

@pj101 4 жыл бұрын

One of the vest bujo tutorials at there Congratulations

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :D

@hadrinasvault2525 4 жыл бұрын

This is my first year . I like a lot of the ideas you shared. Mainly how clean and minimal it was.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hadrina! Have lots of fun with your bujo!

@angelathiry5855 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I started using a bullet journal Jan 2019. I also only used up about 1/2 of it so I sectioned it off & plan to use the rest for 2020. These are some great page ideas. Now I want to go prep mine for 2020🎉

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! :D Yes it's such a waste to get a new one if there's still room in the old journal :) Happy bullet journaling!

@christiepooh 4 жыл бұрын

I love the annual quote and the first of the week planner. Thanks for the ideas! I started working on my 2020 during this video.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it Christiana and I love that you started yours for 2020 during the video :D Happy bullet journaling!!

@janeahrens4233 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting started in this whole thing. I'm watching a bunch of different start up type videos. I like yours because it is minimalistic. I have a lot of kids grandkids a business to run and a lot of toudouze to do

@lindamcneely 3 жыл бұрын

funny after playing with two bullet journals and filling them up with art work and ideas from everyone else I was laying in bed and it hit me ! everyone keeps saying make it for what interests you! I came up with a list such as orchids, roses which will help me remember how to car e for them when to ferilize and a renewal page for all the renewals in my life, drivers license, base id, carry permit ect. drs appointments m mail addresses for easy access blood pressure and birthdays. I think I am really going to enjoy this! now that I have what refers too me! thanks for all your vidios!

@Progressive_Alien 4 жыл бұрын

I'm working on starting I just ordered supplies so that I can. I got interested due to purchasing a fountain pen, looking into calligraphy then saw bullet journals and well yeah now I'm here haha

@Purpleaggie05 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video! My first bullet journal video. I love that it doesn't cost money and gives you a full plan without being too overwhelming! thank you for sharing!!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Bullet journaling is great for many reasons :) If you try it out, let me know how it goes and if you have any questions!

@Rosemary-gc4gk 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you set up the 2020 journal. Being so basic really appeals to me. I am retired now so am not so busy and mainly use the basic monthly setup you did this year. I am not the least artistic so I pretty it up with stickers and washi. I find added color makes me want to use it more! I do the index, future log and then all 12 monthly spreads right away in a row. I don’t add weekly or daily myself since I’m not that busy. I add my collections starting in the back working forward. Works great for me. If I want to journal I choose to use a separate book. And my mind really does prefer the vertical monthly spread like you did. It’s so simple! Thanks for the great ideas.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and your setup sounds really nice too! :)

@thebravelass 4 жыл бұрын

This is like a breath of fresh air. Absolutely love this simple and minimalistic set up. I'm so glad youtube recommended it to me.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you Kate! :) Happy bullet journaling

@tmu0926 4 жыл бұрын

I use a spread like the second one. Love it. I also divide the task page (with just a break) with work at the top and home/personal at the bottom. The left page with the days of the week works great for me when I want to keep certain appointments in mind as I plan my days; allowing me to be mindful and be realistic about how much has already been scheduled when during the week. I also when using this spread mark the tasks that will be accomplished/assigned to the day with that letter of the week so there is no need for me to recopy and move it somewhere else. Easy simple and works well for me.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! I especially like the divide between work stuff and home/personal stuff

@vmiller811 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and ideas--Thank you! Though I am an artist, my bullet journal is just an organizer, and my artistic time is spent on my projects instead of the journal, so I love the minimalist approach. I also love the flexibility to individualize it to best meet my own needs--An idea I found that really added to my journal was a monthly reflection...At the end of each month, I would reflect upon *Important goals not started *Important goals needing more time *Important things accomplished *Lessons learned (or remembered) about myself

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and I love the idea of adding a reflection part!

@csmith20020 4 жыл бұрын

I’m just getting started with bujo-ing. I love your setup. I think I like the daily boxes setup better than the brackets. Lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked the setup :) Happy bujo-ing!!

@minimalmomgreece 4 жыл бұрын

i love bullet journal. i had first had one on July 2019. I have already made my 2020 BUJO. i like yours very much!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Irene! :) Happy bullet journaling!

@BrandochGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Practical and elegant use of space. Nice! Good ideas here.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@jmsl910 4 жыл бұрын

i’m new to this channel & i subscribed even before the video ended!! love her gentle demeanor and the compassion/kindness she embraces for herself & her goals. a true role model! can’t wait to binge on her previous & undoubtably lovely work!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much Julia, I really appreciate that :) Welcome to the channel!

@stampinsan 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq recommended your video and I’m so happy they did! I have thought about keeping a bullet journal but haven’t as yet. I also believe the minimalist approach to everything is the way of the future for me, though I’ve spent my life fighting that approach! Your simple bullet journal seems so peaceful. I’m retired and strive for peace. Writing down everything as you think of it gets more important as you get older. I really like your project pages and the goal of giving each project a timeframe. Thank you for what you are sharing!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, so happy you found my video too :)

@belamo11y 3 жыл бұрын

I got the same color! Is so refreshing every time I open it

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

It's pretty isn't it :) I also have a video with my 2021 setup here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5hheNGGrZ7NZXk.html

@lauriecrose8451 4 жыл бұрын

I have never used a bullet journal, but I think it may be something that I would like to use. I have a stationery business that I would like to focus on this coming year. It has been slow, but I would like to dedicate my time to it making stationery and other projects. Thanks for sharing your tips on journaling.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and that's awesome, good luck with your stationary business! :)

@larajamokha2274 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips as always! I woke up this morning looking forward for your video, I already bought my journal for 2020 two months ago its not bujo but it works for me since I just need some notes and reminders, but after I watched your video I've got inspired and going to add some stuff like one day projects and a wish list. I have 30 blank pages at the end of the journal that I'm going to use. Thank you Vera sending love..

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lara and thanks for looking forward to my video 🤗🌺 Happy journaling!!

@scheresteinpapier3654 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I will start the next days with the setup for 2020! 💗

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's great, happy bullet journaling! :)

@sentatsantilis2591 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, Vera! Thanks so much for the great ideas & tips (an index, pg #’s) & even some the small details you give (like get a journal w/ dotted lines (didn’t even think of that) & its good practice for us perfectionists, to just leave a little mistake, cross it out, & move on) for organizing our tasks & projects. Will be experimenting w/ your suggestions this weekend. 🙂 Until next week’s video, take good care! 💕💜🌁

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's great, thanks so much Senta and have a nice week! :)

@angelasagenda 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a bullet journal beginner. Thank you for this very helpful video. I will now be able to set up my own journal.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's great! So glad it was helpful :) Happy bujo-ing!

@emiliobruges 2 жыл бұрын

Que chevere y sin tanto rollo, me gusto la manera que simplificas en Bullet Journal!!! Gracias.

@aprillesoonspalmer7987 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I just got my first empty bujo and I'm so excited to start this year! I like the bracket design for the weekly spread, I will try out something similar! I am also loving the 6 minute diary... it's so intentional and easy to stick to and really sets up your intention for each day on a positive note!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :) Yes I think I'll like the bracket design better too. And I'm so glad you're loving your 6-minute diary! 😄🤗🌺

@emily-boehm 4 жыл бұрын

I love this setup! I'm artsy, but also a wife, mom, business owner, and I work a part-time job. I don't have time to always make my bujo pretty. I love some of your layout ideas and will definitely take some of them with me. Also, I love continuing to use the same journal for the next year. I also felt the same way but didnt think of setting up a whole new section for the new year. Will definitely do this! Thank you for sharing!!!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily, glad you found my setup helpful! :)

@karenr1472 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vera, another great video. Thanks for showing keeping it simple is productive. I started doing Bujo in 2019 and found I used only half the journal and will be using the same book for 2020 too. I find keeping my ideas in one place is the most helpful. Helps me not be overwhelmed with sticky notes or random pieces of scrap paper.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! :) It's so calming to know everything is in one place!

@deryngarz2687 4 жыл бұрын

I am new to bullet journaling and found your video very helpful, I particularly like the cleanness of your setup. The second 2020 week task layout is my personal preference. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

@dogie1070 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Just in time! This feels like the best time to start preparing for the new year. I think I will start mine today 😀 the washi tape is so helpful! Thank you 🐣for hatching good beginnings!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it! :) Yes feeling organized and prepared is half the battle :) I can't wait to start 2020. Have a wonderful weekend!

@dogie1070 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen I love your channe! Thank you, and you have a good week! ⚘

@petitsjoujoux5011 4 жыл бұрын

It's almost 2020! I have to say that one of the greatest thing in the year 2019 is discovering your KZfaq channel :) I love starting my mornings by listening to your videos.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's so sweet, thank you so much, that really means a lot to me 🤗🌺💖

@emmalouise1235 4 жыл бұрын

I love how simple yet cute and effective you make it look. Like it’s so pretty yet so inspiring to do aswell

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Emma :)

@anthonyanderson9771 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, great video! I'm looking to use the Bujo to help organize all the vision, ideas, and projects I want to stay consistent with. These take a lot of time and effort themselves. This minimalist set up is perfect to get me started using the Bujo system without it being a distraction. I'm a newb to the system. Thank you so much for making an easy paced video with the ideas being so accessible. I'll be revisiting! Peace

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony, happy bullet journaling in 2020!

@lindamcneely 3 жыл бұрын

really loved your ideas" most of the bullet journals I have read are almost too structured. this layout really gives you more freedom. I have my journal ordered and can't wait to start! thank you.

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, good luck Linda and happy bullet journaling! :)

@ameliewong8228 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I love it 🥰! It is truly minimal. As a mom of a active toddler, I feel like I can do this.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Amilie 🤗📘 Happy bullet journaling!

@tulayararat9183 4 жыл бұрын

The second weekly spread! Thanks for the video 🙂🌳

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome :) Glad you liked it!

@LibbyWithnall 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this. Like you I have a very simple bullet journal which I love. I have a weekly spread similar to the second one you showed.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Libby! :) Yes I think the second one is probably the one I'll enjoy using the most :)

@karensteinhaus4095 4 жыл бұрын

I've used bulleted "to-do" lists forever. Whatever I did not complete on my weekend "to do" list was assigned to the upcoming week, day by upcoming day. I like how Vera organizes her journal. I think Vera has more to do and more to organize than I do but I LOVE how her tasks and calendars are arranged. Looking at how much Vera does to get these vids out makes me ponder supporting her on Patreon. Again, I'm quite selective, but I think this one is worth considering.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Aw that's so sweet of you to say, thank you! 💕 Of course we'd love to have you on Patreon 🤗

@brendacollinsdeeks7268 4 жыл бұрын

I have used a bullet journal for 2 years now. The first year I used the one you are using now and then, for some unknown reason, I changed to a more traditional daytimer style. I am going to a hybrid of the two for this year. I don't want to spend so much time doodling and designing my BUJO as I did the first year-I loved doing it but it was a rabbit hole for me . The book I bought for this year has the basics of a year at a glance and the weekly spreads done for you but leaves blank pages for the customizing I still need. I love your minimal design so that's what I'll use.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds so handy! Thanks for sharing Brenda and happy bullet journaling! :)

@cassyg.3207 4 жыл бұрын

thank you vera, i will next year start with bujo and youre video is the best that i have seen. 👍 now i can start.have a nice weekend. bye bye 😘🙏

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! Happy bujo-ing 🤗🌺

@Mesiboby 4 жыл бұрын

I use bullet journal for a long time, and LOVED the idea of stop writing the calendar at the yearly log, I never look at it anyway. Your last option for the weekly log is great! I am about to try it for this current week. Thanks for all your amazing tips.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, so glad you liked the setups! :) Have a great week

@dorothygao4355 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. as a person with a very volatile mood, overly fancy bullet journals piss me off so much. I was kinda mad nobody was doing a plain minimalist planner, but there you are!! Thanks and keep up the updates!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Haha you're very welcome Dorothy, glad you liked my video! :) Bullet journaling doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming

@karengraves3900 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas for items to include and the layout. Thanks for sharing!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen! :) Have a happy 2020

@nancynurse4552 4 жыл бұрын

Love your set up 💖 As for the weekly spreads, consider allowing yourself to us which one works best on busy weeks when you are busy and the other on the not so busy weeks. No real reason to only have one layout. I have been bullet journaling for most of 2019 using various different spreads. My only pages laid out ahead are future log and index. This allows me to set up my monthly and weekly spreads according to my current needs. Granted, my life is vary dynamic and I can’t imagine a single spread that would ever fulfill what I need from one month to the next. But that is the beauty of bullet journaling being able to adjust to your needs

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!! Couldn't have said it better myself haha :)

@heritageofhastur 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to bullet journaling. I tried a myriad of methods over the past year, but for some reason bullet journaling was kind of intimidating for me. This video has really helped me grasp the concept that "the set up doesn't have to be perfect" and "it's ok to try out a variety of things". I think that may have been what was really holding me back from trying. Thanks for showing how simple can be a great way to start and then branch out to make it my own. I look forward to future videos.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

You said it perfectly :) Happy bullet journaling, let me know how it goes and if you have any questions!

@rebeccaw9656 4 жыл бұрын

Love seeing a simplified spread! I’ve been bullet journalling for 3 years, and I simplified each new book from year to year, much like you did. Mine, however, is a lot more free-form, more like the original creator’s of the BJ - I don’t pre-plan layouts, I don’t draw boxes, and I removed weekly logs to just have daily logs - which is the most important part of my bullet journal: being able to brain dump my thoughts and plans each morning, as my daily ritual. At the start of each month, I create a new monthly log, using my yearly log to guide me with appointments. I also have a page for monthly things to do, then I start my daily logs, which I fill out each day, using my monthly log to guide me for appointments - and sometimes thoughts may only be a few lines, but sometimes thoughts and plans may run over multiple pages; I also use these daily logs to “journal” any anxieties and emotions I’m feeling, much like Ryder’s most recent video shows. Good luck with your journal!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good, thanks for sharing Rebecca :D

@jinyuting9858 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! This is super simple and pretty at the same time!

@PatriciaMuirMaestroQ 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Vera. I admire the simplicity of your bullet journal design. I tried a bullet journal for several months and found that my planning and the complexity of my business including client work requires flexibility to insert note pages while staying focussed on top 3 to five projects weekly and top tasks daily. I conduct weekly reviews at which time I do a brain dump. I also perform quarterly reviews that are more effective for tracking progress on annual projects and reference when the results are contained in my planner. Not simple, but necessary. I experiment with layouts and create my own printables for a quarterly disc planner. Always looking for new ideas to tweak my planning process. Thank you for your ideas.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Patricia! :) Yes there's always a period of trial and error, trying different formats and see which ones work best. Yours sound very effective too!

@JTCfam 4 жыл бұрын

First time trying a bullet journal and I love this video I’ve rewatched it like 100x cuz I love your set up sooo much

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much! That's wonderful :) Happy bullet journaling!!

@keepstrange5979 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Got a few useful ideas for my bujo.

@madelinelavalley693 4 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up. I am just beginning. Thank you for the simple and the simple choices.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Madeline and happy bullet journaling!

@michalilan 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and great ideas! I'm just starting out my bujo journey, so this really helps. I liked the second type of weekly spread, I will try to use it myself.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's great to hear. Happy bullet journaling!

@jirihozpodebrad23 2 жыл бұрын

Love your spreads, specially on the project planning sites

@jenniferk7067 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video! I have been bullet journaling for just over a year now. I do decorate more and have more detailed spreads as I find this relaxing for me. However, I do work full time outside the home in retail and this time of year is extremely busy and my energy level is really down once I get home. I look forward to trying some of your beautiful, simplistic set ups for these times that I know I just may be too tired to spend much time in my set ups. Thank you for sharing that simple can be just as satisfyingly beautiful! ☺️

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer, so glad you enjoyed it! Yes one of the great things of bullet journaling is the flexibility in setting up the spreads. If you have more time and you're in the mood to be artistic, you can go all out. And when you're tired or strapped for time, you can go for a quick and easy simple setup :) Have a wonderful day!

@carlasprada 4 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me with the second weekly spread, I think I'm gonna give it a try in December, thanks!!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Carla :D Happy bullet journaling! Let me know if you have any questions

@elisakuratli1213 4 жыл бұрын

I really love your setup! When I started bullet journal mid-2018 I did all those crazy artsy stuff. It looked pretty nice at first and I was really motivated.. but after a few months I realized that I was using it less and less because I was loosing the motivation to draw all those doodles and stuff. So I went to a more minimalistic style, which was still pretty artsy (color schemes every months, a theme, but less doodles in the weekly spreads). It was okay for a while, but I finally saw a video of a very minimalistic set up and I realized how much I liked the clean look, so I started doing that and it changed everything! Now I really use my bullet journal and enjoy it way more!! My weekly set up is pretty simple as well. I do a column on each page, on the left side I put the weekly tasks, while on the right side there’s a very simple habit tracker and a menu plan for the week. In the middle I have simple lines to divide the days (plus one for the notes). What I do is I put my plans/events for each day with a little square before them, and under that I also put my daily tasks with a dot before them (just to visually differentiate them).

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Elisa and your setup sounds really nice :) I understand what you mean about the artsy stuff, I'm sure I wouldn't be able to keep it up if I had to draw all these things every week..

@EeryPetrol 3 жыл бұрын

Every minimalist bullet journal that I've seen is actually more involved and elaborate than standard bullet journalling. Not sure what's going on there, except that bullet journalling is already minimalistic by design.

@lynby2108 4 жыл бұрын

I have followed your advice and set up a journal. I had always been put off in the past by feeling it had to be a work of art ( which is funny because I am actually an artist) instead of a tool to help me. Thank you for giving me inspiration.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, good luck with it and happy bullet journaling!! :)

@tekoppnet 4 жыл бұрын

I bulletjournal (and love it!) It's great to see someone not changing out their book just because of the new year. Personally I only set up max a double spread for stuff like wishlist or project ideas, and instead make another if or when I run out (page threading technique). I also only set up each months pages at the end of the previous month, and the weekly pages at the end of the previous week. I like the flexibility of being able to change formats as I go along :)

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds really great! Thanks for sharing Cecilie

@ldegraaf 4 жыл бұрын

I love your style! I love using the Alistair method so you still can have one master task list but then schedule the stuff that has to be scheduled. To make it even more organized I do personal stuff, work tasks, and appointments in different colors so it is easy to find everything. Using this method means that there is very little setup each week and it only takes one page.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds great! :) Thanks for sharing Lisa

@purplepuma123 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have your channel pop up on my radar. My bujo quickly morphed from a quite well-researched, pretty, complete (for my needs) tidy planner to a book of random days (sometimes Id go weeks without using it) with tasks, appointments and notes scribbled down in it. I love the composition of your journal. The simplicity and functionality is inspiring. Im excited to use your tips and layout for my bujo this year. Thank you for sharing.

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) I also have a video with my 2021 setup: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5hheNGGrZ7NZXk.html

@angelasagenda 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m starting my first bujo. Your tips are helpful

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Ah that's so great, good luck and happy bullet journaling!

@susantomkins8798 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video Vera! Love it!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad, thanks Susan! :)

@danielleclark8938 4 жыл бұрын

This video was incredibly helpful for me. I’m new to bullet journaling and will be using mine to help me organize the responsibilities I have in my calling in our church.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So glad the video was helpful! Good luck with bullet journaling!

@Nina27BD 4 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet! This video was on the suggestions and oh my! I love you! The way you speak and explain... Idk.. so nice! Going to have to go through your channel now... hahah

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks, that's so kind of you to say 🤗🌺

@jenandkathycreate9418 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Vera! Thank you for this. I am reading Ryder's book and started my bujo a few weeks ago during this 9 week quarantine. With this weird time where everything has changed quickly my usual methods of projects tasks reminders and such were quickly out of date. My writing is sloppy and there is no art, but experimenting with this method has really helped me mentally feel a little bit more in control and able to express myself. Your layouts are lovely. subscribed!

@tracysilva2010 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I finally started my billet journal. This was the easiest on to follow and start with. I appreciate it.

@fionaH101 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this simple bullet journal set up video. I am a total newbie and have just received the lavender pro Scribbles That Matter bullet journal, which came with a fineliner attached - bonus! I have watched many bujo set ups and felt rather overwhelmed by the whole thing. I admired the beautiful art work some people do but really needed to see the basics of setting one up, so seeing what you include in yours and why and what worked and what didn't and your reasoning is so helpful. Best wishes for 2020 from a new subscriber. Incidentally if anyone in the UK is considering buying a STM bujo I must just say that I ordered it on Sunday 22nd December and it arrived Christmas Eve - very impressive service for this time of year! It is beautiful; in fact I am nervous about starting it as I don't want to spoil it. Need to get a grip!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and happy bullet journaling in 2020! :) Keep it simple, you can do it!

@Daddyray62733 4 жыл бұрын

I am so impressed! I just found you today and I'm so glad I did! Needless to say I immediately subscribed, liked, and saved to my "must try" playlist. I'm just starting a bullet journal, in fact I'm waiting to receive it in the mailbox. How blessed I feel that I have your video to act as my guide! Best one I've seen and believe me I've been trying to watch them all😳! Thank you so much for the great ideas!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your supersweet comment! :) I'm so glad the video is helpful for you, happy bullet journaling!! :D

@ErikaK 4 жыл бұрын

I love journals ♡ having a bullet journal really simplifies life, it's easier to plan what to do and when, be more organised during the week Oh I like what you said about no getting frustrated when making mistakes... oh I like keeping it neat and pretty but it's ok to make mistakes and as you said, it's not really the purpose of it ! Sending lots of love ♡♡♡ always looking forward to Saturdays to watch a new video

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Erika! :) Yes it's easy to get frustrated when there's a mistake on the page. I decided to stop stressing about it, I don't use whiteout either. Life is messy haha, no need to hide it. Thanks for watching my videos and supporting the channel, hope you're having a great weekend so far!

@ErikaK 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen ♡♡♡ sending lots of love !!! Thank YOU !

@sharonholmes6083 4 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of bullet journaling. I like the concept.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it's quite new to me as well, I only started at the end of 2018 :)

@margaret-marywhite299 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using a bujo for three years now, but found the last few months to be difficult to use. The last few weeks have been using more of a minimalist style. Your video has been very inspirational to keeping things simple and functional.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Margaret :) Yes bujo-ing can be flexible, if you have more time you can get creative with the spreads, and then when it's busier or you're less motivated, you can just make clean simple and functional spreads :)