Brand names are just names
If you’re familiar with bullet journaling, you might’ve heard of the most popular companies like Leuchtturm, Muji, Tombow, Moleskine, etc. However, many people aren’t able to spend a fortune, so buying ballpoint pens (I personally love the Pilot G2 fine point) and journals you find at everyday stores are just as good as brand names! Bullet journaling is what you make it, so don’t feel pressured to spend more than you have to on products.
Make a scrapbook
You can make an artsy journal without sketching or drawing. By inserting photos, tickets, postcards and mementos you can make a bullet journal your own special place to preserve the most important moments in your life. Not only are you making more of your journal with the items you already own, but your journal becomes unique to yourself and your experiences.
Be a Minimalist
Many people hesitate to start a bullet journal because I’m not an artist. While you can go all out with colorful doodles and calligraphy, that isn’t for everyone. You can use the bullet journal as it was intended: to keep a schedule and track your daily tasks and goals. In fact, creator Ryder Carroll introduced the bullet journal with a simple, minimalist spread (below) so even though artsy journals may pop up on your Pinterest feed, remember that they aren’t the standard.