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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]try Bullet Journaling. Google it. You can use any notebook for it, but I like the Rhodia Goal book.

Getting organized is about a lot more than just calendaring.  I've tried several different methods, both electronic and not, and Bullet Journaling (no fancy stuff) is the method that I've found works best for me, and is most forgiving of mid-stream changes in habit/practice.[/quote]

Is bullet journaling the same as 'habit tracking' - where you color in a grid box each time to complete a goal for the day? Every time I try to google 'bullet journal' all I can find is a bunch of young people with washi tape and brush pens - it seems like much more like a craft project than a functional way to stay organized.

Can you recommend any youtube links or blogs that show what bullet journaling is without all of the crafting? [/quote]

I also had a very similar first impression, but Bullet Journaling is quite different from just want you see on YouTube.  It's not just about creating works of art, and doddles, I really believe the philosphy is the key to changing your approach, and highly recommend starting with the book.  Reading the book was quite eye-opening and helpful:  The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future [Ryder Carroll] .  This was one of the best books I've read in a long time; before, I was always feeling overwhelmed -- like I didn't have enough hours in the day.

I've since adapted the Bullet Journaling methods to suit me.  Each month, I still assess what I've been spending my time/energy on; assess goals I should be pursing, whether I've made progress in the right direction, whether I'm using my time for the things that matter most to me.  For the high-level stuff, like the monthly 5-4-3-2-1 exercise, etc. I use a separate journal, with thoughts/plans/tracking/whatever.  But then after completing the monthly Bullet Journal exercises, I convert everything into "To-do Work" list and "To-do Personal" list, which I break down into tasks and put into a separate book that I carry with me in my purse.   For the day-to-day, I use a Katie Daisy weekly planner (with Monthly and weekly layouts), which has plenty of blank pages for making to-do lists and goals.[/quote]

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