Lifestyle
Sophie Sliskovic
Opinion
Yes, this is the way most teenage diaries begin. In a stark contrast to this coming of age possession is bullet journalling. Bullet journalling is the art of keeping all your ideas and thoughts organised in the space of a handy journal using lots of creative materials like fine liners and washi tape. Spreads to start a month off are a popular idea. Bullet journals can be purchased from anywhere that stocks basic stationery and they come in all price ranges and styles, such as grid, dotted, lined or blank. Bullet journalling can be a hobby where you list your ideas and use them to create beautiful spreads - the most popular ones include books and movies to watch and using the journal to document your travels. Recording experiences like these can also be incredibly beneficial to your mental wellbeing. You can use it to keep track of your symptoms, medications and routines, you can write about your medical notes from appointments, you can use it as a reflection tool and you can write about how you are feeling and your emotions. Some people like to use it to track their recovery and progress. For me, I began bullet journalling before it became popular in 2017. Having a mental health condition for a long time now, my journal has become a productive space where I jot down my thoughts about the day, plan and create goal lists and often fill it with my favourite inspiring quotes and ideas at that moment. I have become attached to my journal and find it to be a great support and comfort to me when I’m struggling at times. I love journalling. In more recent times, it’s become quite a craze with thousands of members in bullet journalling Facebook groups, a crazy amount of Instagram and Tumblr search results and tags. The best bit is that popular retailers are seeing the demand for bullet journals and other stationery bits, so more places are stocking them. Get those journals out and start writing! Happy journalling!
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