Welcome to week 2 of our Planner Series!  Today, we are talking with Helen Colebrook from Journal with Purpose and how she uses her Bullet Journal to plan her days.  When I first found Helen on Instagram, I was completely enamored of her simple layout style, the way she combined work with home and her blog post on Using Your Bullet Journal to Get More of the Good Stuff Done.  I have always wanted to use a bullet journal since the first time I saw a picture of my friend, Krys Salvetta using hers.  After my interview with Helen, I am happy to report that I finally bought not one but TEN bullet journals, I am seriously addicted.

During our interview with Helen, she takes us through what she loves about using a bullet journal for her planning, how she stays organized, tips and tricks and some of her favorites.

  SHOW NOTES

The Bullet Journal is referred to as an "analog system for the digital age" by Ryder Carroll, the creator of the Bullet Journal.  According to Helen, she loves its simplicity, because you can use it anyway you want.  If you want to just use it for lists, keeping track of your schedule, using it as an art journal or a combination of all the above, the bullet journal is a true reflection of you.

It's peaceful, not a chore.

Helen Colebrook - Journal with Purpose

Helen's System

Check out how Helen uses her Bullet Journal with her Traveler's Notebook.

Plus, her fabulous Tip-in card that she uses for her main goals for the week.

 

Traveling Bullet Journal

See the pictures of the Traveling Bullet Journal, the spreads from the people involved and where it is now.  Traveling BuJo Updates

You can also search for #thetravelingbujo on instagram.

 

Helen's Favorites

Favorite Pen - Staedtler Multi Pigment Liner

Favorite Ways to Decorate - Washi Tape, Planner Stickers and doodling

Favorite Use - Gratitude and Memory Pages

 

Important Tips from Helen

Use your last page in your Bujo as a pen test page to make sure it works nicely in your bullet journal.

  Recommended Supplies

Rhodia Bullet Journal - Heavier paper and allows for more art journaling, watercoloring, Tombow Dual Brush Pens work GREAT!  (Personally, I like the A5 size)

 

Staedtler Pigment Liners - great for writing, but also for watercoloring and using with Tombows

  Links Referenced

Using Your Bullet Journal to Get More of the Good Stuff Done

Traveling BuJo

Ryder Carroll

Ninja Traveling

  Where to Find Helen and Journal With Purpose

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