Through goal tracking and journaling my health and fitness progress, I discovered (quite behind the trend, honestly) something called a bullet journal and immediately had a "wait, what??" moment. The bullet journal is an "analog system" (yes, seriously) "to track the past, organize the present, and plan for the future," designed by Ryder Carroll.
First impression: It's essentially a detailed, start-from-scratch approach to a day planner for people who don't find what's out there already adequate enough for their organizational needs. It involves math, rulers, grid papers, and the mental clarity and focus of a Buddhist monk who has chugged two and a half Red Bulls.
However, after reading a bit more, I discovered that a bullet journal is actually an efficient blend of a to-do list, planner, and diary — thus making it way more effective and time saving than I gave it credit for initially — and it can actually be an incredible tool for your fitness journey. Through setting up goals and objectives, marking your to-dos, keeping track of your workouts, meal planning, logging your diet, and journaling your progress . . . all in one place . . . you'll be setting yourself up for success more than ever.
All you need is a blank journal (and honestly, a decent amount of time), but there are some journals that are set up already with grids and a bit of a blueprint for you to get started. There is also a bounty of cute bullet journal accessories that make all of this even easier. We found some supplies to help you get going!
The custom journal ($20) is chiefly blank but has a grid, index, and key to help get you started.
Plan out your month with these simple but effective stickers ($5) that make bullet journaling even easier.
Tracking time throughout the day or logging workout and eating times? This stencil ($9) might help — and it fits in your notebook.
This useful printable ($4) has a table of contents, a grid, and numbered pages to help you stay organized, no matter what kind of journal you have.
Don't want to draw out anything yourself? This "bare bones" starter kit ($15) gives you the blueprint without having to do the extra tracing, numbering, and organizing, so you can get onto your goals more quickly.
These printable pages ($6) can be customized just for you — and we love how goal-specific this kit is!
These stickers are specific ($3) to different types of notebooks, creating a very specific, custom addition to your bullet journal and organization.
One of the most popular journals for bullet journaling: the Moleskine ($23).
Want to add a little flair to your journal? Try these colorful stickers ($3).
These soft and pretty day-of-the-week stickers ($3) will cut down on journal prep so you can start filling in your plans and goals.
These quirky, creative journals ($65) are recycled and customized to your needs — you can even choose the type of paper!
This digital download ($5) has a weekly calendar template, with a to-do list and space to meal plan.
Is monochrome more your style? These pretty stickers ($3) will help keep everything black and white.