200+ Bullet Journal Ideas to Try This Year + Printable Checklist ⋆ The Petite Planner (2024)

Never run out of inspiration with this huge list of bullet journal ideas! Plus, snag the printable checklist of this list to always have handy.

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[Updated: 10/19]

Holy Smokes, Batman! That’s a lot of ideas.

Many moons ago, back when The Petite Planner was still a wee baby and I was figuring out my groove on the interwebs, I wrote a post called Massive List of Bullet Journal Collection Ideas.

It’s still one of my best performing posts. And, I know why. We all need those extra ideas when we are lacking a few of our own.

So, I decided, as 2020 creeps up on us, it was time for a new list with new bullet journal ideas for you (and me) to try. Now, there are tons of extras on this list, but I highly suggest you visit my other ideas post, too. It has some different ideas that got left off this list.

PS: Theold listhas roughly 100 ideas. This list has 200+. Honestly, I lost count every time I tried to tally them, but I know for a fact there are more than 200.

Now, you likely won’t need or even come close to making all of these pages. Some of them probably won’t fit your lifestyle, goals, or current situation at all. But, from self-care and health ideas to housekeeping and hobbies, I think there is something for everyone.

Also, you can snag the free printable checklist through the link at the bottom of this post so that you can mark off each list as you make it.

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Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of what a bullet journal collection page is before I overwhelm you with ideas. Especially if you are new to bullet journaling, seeing this giant list may be intimidating.

Do I have to make all those bullet journal spreads?

How am I ever going to have time to do anything else?

For one, you don’t need to create them all. You don’t need them all. Don’t set yourself up for failure by expecting too much or to create a bullet journal with all the page ideas below.

A bullet journal collection page is simply a page or spread dedicated to a particular subject.

So you can have a collection page for all things health and fitness. Or, you could categorize your health and fitness and make multiple spreads for different topics. For instance, a workout tracker, calorie tracker, weight tracker, etc.

But if health and fitness isn’t among your priorities right now, you can leave them out all together.

The idea is to find bullet journal collections page ideas that work for you and your lifestyle. They can be something that you never have to write in again or something like a tracker where you will write something new on a predetermined schedule.

An example of a collection page that you never have to write in again after creation would be a list of place you want to visit. On the other hand, a weight tracker is something you will be writing in on occasion to log your weight at a given time.

Now, take a deep breath and prepare for the ultimate list of collection page ideas. This list includes bullet journal ideas for moms, students, entreprenuers, and everyone in between.

If you think of anything I missed, please let me know in the comments below.

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General Pages

  • Master To-Do List
  • Level 10 Life
  • Annual Goals
  • Future Log
  • Key
  • Index
  • Habit Tracker
  • Birthday Log
  • Address Log

Health & Fitness

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  • Weight Loss Tracker
  • Measurements Tracker
  • Healthy Recipe Blogs List
  • Favorite Healthy Recipes
  • Sun Salutation Reference Page
  • Circuit Training Workouts
  • Gym Class Schedule
  • Walking Log
  • Running Log
  • Couch to 5k
  • 12 Months of Healthy Challenges
  • Annual Workout Log
  • Fitness Motivation Quotes
  • Progress Pics Showcase
  • Lifting Progress Log
  • Medication Tracker
  • Supplement Tracker
  • Health and Fitness Goals
  • Period Tracker
  • Ovulation Tracker
  • Doctor Appointments
  • Water Tracker
  • Food Diary
  • Yoga Poses to Relieve Back Pain
  • Smoothie Recipes

Mental Health/Self-Care

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  • Self-Care Ideas
  • Monthly Affirmation Tracker
  • Mood Tracker
  • Favorite Podcasts
  • Annual Achievements
  • Monthly Reflections
  • Mental Health Tracker
  • Chakra Cheat Sheet
  • Skincare Routine
  • 30 Before 30/ 40 Before 40
  • Morning Routine
  • Nightly Routine
  • Random Acts of Kindness
  • Gratitude Log
  • What I Love About Me
  • My Favorite Things
  • Skills to Learn
  • F*ck It List
  • Meditation Tracker
  • TED Talks I Love
  • Favorite Quotes
  • What Makes Me Happy
  • People Who Inspire Me
  • 6 Words About Your Day
  • Journal Entries
  • Reasons I Get Up in the Morning

Finances

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  • Savings Tracker
  • Debt Tracker
  • Monthly Budget
  • Credit Card Tracker
  • Spending Log
  • Ways to Cut Spending
  • Monthly Coupons in Envelope
  • Financial Goals
  • Bill Tracker
  • Income Tracker
  • Savings Challenge
  • Want vs. Need List
  • Tax Information
  • Monthly Business Expenses

Creativity

  • Project Tracker
  • Header References
  • Font References
  • Doodle References
  • Bullet Journal Icon Cheat Sheet
  • Mandala Practice
  • Brush Lettering Practice
  • Doodle Challenges
  • Patterns Cheat Sheet
  • Pen Test
  • Craft Ideas
  • Craft Supplies Inventory
  • Lettering Challenges
  • Washi Tape Swatches
  • Artistic Quotes

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  • Master Chore List
  • Annual Cleaning Goals
  • Master Shopping List
  • Dinner Ideas Reference
  • When Did I Last?
  • Car Maintenance Log
  • Password Keeper
  • Freezer Inventory
  • Weekly/Monthly Meal Plan
  • Home Repair/Maintenance Tracker
  • Food & Wine Pairing Cheat Sheet
  • Seasonal Produce Cheat Sheet
  • Freezer Meal Ideas
  • Crockpot Meal Ideas
  • Car Mileage Log
  • Favorite Scentsy Scents

Kids

  • Growth Tracker
  • Funny Things Kids Say
  • School Schedule
  • Allergies
  • Things I Wish My Child Knew
  • School Events
  • Community Events for Kids
  • Library Book Log
  • Pages Read Log
  • Kids Craft Ideas
  • Seasonal Clothing Inventory
  • Kids’ Chore List
  • School/Emergency Contacts
  • Doctor’s Information
  • Kids Movies Tracker
  • Activities to Do With Child
  • Breastfeeding Log
  • Pumping Log/Tracker
  • Potty Training Schedule & Plan
  • Gift Ideas
  • Vaccination Log
  • Pictures and Memories

Pets

  • Vet Appointments
  • Grooming Appointments
  • Weight Log
  • New Symptoms/Acting Differently
  • Feeding Log
  • Walking Log
  • Training Schedule
  • Pictures and Memories

Hobbies and Interests

  • Movie Tracker
  • TV Show Tracker
  • Books Read Tracker
  • Books to Read Tracker
  • Writing Tracker
  • Makeup Tracker/Expiration
  • Board Game Night Ideas
  • Party Planner
  • Wish List
  • Capsule Wardrobe
  • Date Night Ideas
  • Adventure/Travel Tracker
  • Packing List
  • Yoga Tracker/Journal
  • Spring Bucket List
  • Summer Bucket List
  • Fall Bucket List
  • Winter Bucket List
  • Family Vacation Planning
  • Restaurants to Try
  • Current Playlist
  • Gardening Tracker
  • Succulent Tracker/Care Guide
  • Hair Growth Tracker
  • Tattoo Ideas
  • Product Reviews
  • Essential Oils Tracker
  • Pen Collection Tracker
  • Concert Tracker
  • Monthly Local Events
  • Online Shopping Tracker
  • Ideal Bullet Journal Setup
  • Tea Tracker
  • Starbucks Drinks Tried
  • Fantasy Football Tracker
  • NFL Game Tracker
  • Party Hosting Ideas

School

  • Class Schedule
  • Graduation Progress
  • Grade Tracker
  • Text/Exam Tracker
  • Clinical Schedule
  • Weekly Main Points
  • School Year Countdown
  • Student Loan Tracker
  • Study Time Routine
  • Books to Buy
  • Professor Office Hours
  • Homework Tracker

Miscellaneous

  • Weather Tracker
  • Dream Log
  • Dream House Layout
  • Brain Dump
  • Borrow/Loan Tracker
  • Social Media Stats
  • Instagram Tracker
  • Facebook Cleanup Log
  • Lifetime Bucket List
  • Google Log
  • Monthly Challenges
  • Netflix Series to Watch
  • Favorite Websites
  • Where to Get Free Printables
  • MLM Business Tracker
  • Amazon Wish List
  • Interior Design Ideas
  • Computer Cleanup To-Do
  • Snail Mail Tracker
  • Pen Pal List
  • Junk Drawer Inventory
  • Mixed Drink Recipes
  • Holiday Planning
  • Bullet Journal Page Ideas
  • Subscription Box Tracker
  • Favorite Etsy Shops
  • Favorite YouTube Channels
  • 30-Day Photo Challenge
  • Blog Stats Tracker
  • Favorite Perfumes
  • Video Game Progress Tracker
  • Scentsy/Candle Tracker and Rating

Free Printable Checklist

Almost all of the above ideas are listed on my free printable Bullet Journal Ideas Checklist PDF. You don’t have to come back to this post every time you are looking for a new page idea. Keep the checklist with you and mark off the pages as you make them.

Grab Your Free Checklist Here!

Another way to keep track of your bullet journal ideas is to create a Bullet Journal Ideas Checklist in your own journal. List out the collections and trackers you want to make with a checkbox next to each item. This method allows you to only see the ideas that are relevant to your life.

Love the Idea of Lists But Don’t Have Time?

I know your struggle, my friend. Some days I can sit and draw for an hour and then a week passes where all I have time for is filling in my weekly log and my habit tracker.

So, in my spare time (between midnight and 3am, usually) I put together printable layouts so you don’t have to make them. I have tons and tons of free printable in my VIP Resource Library, which you can join here!

And, I also recently started my own printable shop on my site. Each month I upload a monthly bullet journal kit with a calendar, habit tracker, mood tracker, and other pages. And I’m also working on getting more general and collection style pages up too. So, be sure to check that out as well if you are running short on time.

200+ Bullet Journal Ideas to Try This Year + Printable Checklist ⋆ The Petite Planner (9)

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FAQs

How do you use a Bullet Journal as a planner? ›

You can plan for three to twelve months or even further. Divide your page into equal sections for each month you're planning. Write the upcoming months on the tabs and note any reminders or appointments. The future log can track any important dates, like birthdays and anniversaries.

What is creative bullet journaling? ›

The creative bullet journaler tends to use the process of bullet journaling as a way to de-stress at the end of the day or week. They may have other layouts in addition to the usual monthly and weekly logs, like mood and habit trackers, lists, etc.

How to make a daily Bullet Journal? ›

The daily log is the smallest unit of your Bullet Journal. This is where today's tasks, appointments, new ideas, and reminders go. Write down today's date on the top of the page and start putting in your entries. Entries in the Bullet Journal method are short and to the point, typically only a sentence long.

Which is better, a planner or a bullet journal? ›

Unlike bullet journals, which offer limitless possibilities for customization, planners often come with pre-determined layouts and limited space. This can be restrictive for those who desire more freedom in tracking various aspects of their life or who find that their planning needs evolve over time.

What are the two most important items in bullet journaling? ›

All you need to get started is a notebook and a pen.

Any notebook will do. It's not about having a fancy planner or special pens. In fact, I recommend that you start out with a cheap notebook at first and create the basic pages listed above. Add collections as you think of something you'd like to track.

What is brain dump in bullet journal? ›

Brain dumps are about spilling your thoughts on the page in whatever form that takes. You can write a list of your worries, you can write down your actual to-do list, or you can free-associate and write down whatever pops into your head.

What is the key in bullet journal method? ›

A bullet journal key is a page at the start of your bullet journal where you keep track of the symbols, colours or other signifiers you use to represent various tasks and ideas stored inside your journal. As with all bullet journaling, your key can be customised to meet your unique needs.

What is a junk journal? ›

A Junk Journal is a handmade book of recycled and found materials and ephemera. The pages can be used to write, draw, paint or record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. The finished junk journal can become anything you want.

What is another name for bullet journaling? ›

A bullet journal (sometimes known as a BuJo) is a method of personal organization developed by digital product designer Ryder Carroll.

Is BuJo a waste of time? ›

Some people have elaborate trackers complete with a picture of the activity they are tracking. If you are already an artist then this is something easy for you to create. If you're not an artist, it can be a time-consuming pain in the ass. But a bullet journal might not be a waste of time for you.

How to use a bullet journal for mental health? ›

Self-Care Tracking: You can use your bullet journal to track self-care activities, sleep patterns, mood, or even your diet. This can help you identify patterns, triggers, and what contributes to good mental health, fostering more informed self-care decisions.

What to write in a daily log? ›

What to Write In Your Daily Log. Your Daily Log will contain your day-to-day tasks, upcoming appointments and events, notes, and ideas you want to revisit later.

What is rapid logging? ›

Rapid logging involves quickly jotting down information in a concise and structured manner with the use of Bullets. These Bullets add context to an entry, letting you tell at a glance whether an entry is a task, event, or note. When we Rapid Log, we write down the essential parts of information.

How do you use a bullet journal effectively? ›

Here's how I use my Bullet Journal.

I write the name of the month, list the dates and days, scan my Future Log and insert relevant events and appointments, and after looking at the overview of my month, decide if I also need to set up a Monthly Task List or simply go with what each day or week calls for.

What is the difference between bullet journaling and digital planning? ›

Digital planners are software-based tools that allow users to use their electronic devices to schedule appointments, create to-do lists, and set reminders, whereas bullet journaling is a paper-based system that involves creating customized layouts to track tasks, goals, and other activities.

How do you plan ahead in a bullet journal? ›

Setting Up A Future Log

Two equally-spaced horizontal lines across facing pages creates a six-month calendar, for example. Once your Bullet Journal is caught up to your first month in the Future Log -in this case April - simply move any items that you're not going to do into the next month.

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