What To Do With a Bullet Journal

Have you ever wanted to start one of the journals that you see online but never know where to begin? It might feel like it’s a massively overwhelming project that’s impossible to manage, but really, it isn’t that hard. And, with your bullet journal, you can give yourself an outlet for just about anything.

What is a bullet journal, anyway?

A bullet journal is a type of notebook that, instead of using lines on each page, uses dots. They’re typically used for tracking things like health data, school information, or other personal metrics you want to record. But, most frequently, they’re used as a way to recap your day.

How do I use one?

You can find a blank bullet journal in just about anything craft store, but you can also buy a an A6 sized 6-ring binder and print out pages to put in, just like on our own 2026 template. Depending on how long you’re recording information for, you can set up a grid and assign a different color for different pieces of that information. Then, you fill in the grid with the appropriate color every day. Or, if words aren’t painting the picture for you, we’ve added an example to the right.

How will a bullet journal help me?

Bullet journaling is a fun, modern take on a diary or daily journal. It gives you a way to get out your feelings, moods, and best parts of your day, and also gives you the ability to synthesize different parts of your life. If you can see a trend forming that’s the result of different factors, then you’ll be able to tell what factors aren’t great for your life.

From 5 minutes of journaling each night, you can have a year-long recap of everything that’s happens. With 2026 rapidly approaching, now is the time to start your journal and track your day! And, Planning Goose’s 2026 bullet journal is a great place to start, so if you need some help, head over to the Tools page and click on the folder for our 2026 Bullet Journal. And, if you liked this, be sure to check out our other posts below or in the Blog page.