In this post, you’re going to discover 366 actionable ideas for your bullet journal — one for each day of the 2020 Leap Year!
(Plus there are 13 bonus ideas for a total of 379, but who’s counting 😂 )
I’ve personally created over 600 spread designs (7 journals’ worth), and these battle-tested ideas are proven to be the absolute best for journaling.
But here’s the kicker:
It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or advanced, looking for monthly or weekly spreads, or simply searching for inspiration — this is the exact same list I use to start my creative process every time.
Keep reading and you’ll learn my secrets. 🚀
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Family Spreads
Use these to track what’s most important in life. 🙂
Holiday Traditions
Ever hear of a cool holiday tradition you’d love to copy? Make a list of new traditions to spice up your upcoming holiday season.
Wedding Songs
Have you ever heard a catchy song and thought it would be perfect for a wedding (it could be your upcoming wedding or friends)? Jot down your favorites — you’d be surprised how often a quality song recommendation is needed.
Car Safety Checklist
Make a list of all the items you need for a safe road trip: spare tires, lights, signals, wipers…
Adulting
Jot down lessons your kids should know before becoming an adult.
Kids Critical Info
Save all the details of your kiddos that you might need in a pinch: doctor’s contact, social security #, medical history…
Birthdays
Write down birthdays and important anniversary dates for your family and friends. This way, you’ll never forget a birthday again (calendar alerts on your phone work best though)! 😀
Things My Kids Say
This can be an absolutely hilarious spread to look back on. All kids have their hilarious quotes, so a spread in your journal with all those “darndest things”, is a really fun way to keep up with your little comedians.
Holiday Gift Ideas
Throughout the year, write down gift ideas for your loved ones. That way, when Christmas and birthdays come around, you can just look at your list to know exactly who wants what!
Date Night Ideas
Make a list of fun and unique date ideas, so you have something to look at when you ask yourself… “what should we do this weekend?”
Yours & Kids Doctor Appts.
Keep up with your doctor appointments and make sure to have them scheduled regularly. You can even take it a step further and write down any test results or doctor’s advice.
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Family Members Addresses
When you’re ready to send cards or gifts, you’ll know where to send them!
Party or Holiday Planning
When planning for a big holiday get together, write down who’s bringing what and all of your responsibilities and party ideas. Reference the list when it’s time to plan the event to stay ahead of the game! It will definitely help you relieve some stress too. 😉
New Baby “Firsts”
Keep track of big (and small) milestones in your baby’s life. This is such a cool spread to keep in the Memory box.
Lunchbox Tracker / Lunchbox Ideas
Do you pack your kiddos’ lunches? Make a list of the things they like (and don’t like) in their lunchbox, and try to make sure your pantry is stocked before the week begins!
Baby Names
If you’re planning to have children (or pets), it’s time to make a list of potential names for your new additions!
Wedding Planning
Plan your perfect wedding in your bullet journal by writing down all your wedding essentials (I can hear the wedding bells now 💒). Even if you’re not engaged right yet, it’s a great spot to jot down fun ideas for your dream wedding!
Honeymoon
Make a list of places you’d like to go for your honeymoon OR if you already know where you want to go, make a list of the things you’d like to do, see or eat while you’re there.
Gift Dollars
Use a gift tracker to keep up with Christmas gifts and the amount you’ve spent on each person.
Clothes Sizes
Write down your kids’ (or your own) clothing sizes for the next time you’re shopping (or if you need to share your details with someone).
Thank You Cards to Write
Write down the gifts you’ve received so you know who you will need to send thank you cards to.
Family Calendar
This should probably be available for the whole family to see, but keeping a calendar with EVERYBODY’S appointments can help keep your family’s schedule in check.
Chore Tracker / Reward System
Write a list of your kids’ chores, along with extra bonus chores they can get an award for finishing.
Kids Sports Schedules
Write out (or tape in) your kids’ sports schedules. List where games are taking place, what time, and any final scores.
Kids Class Schedule
Write down your kids’ daily school schedule with times, teachers, and subjects.
Kids’ Parents, Coaches, Teachers’ Contact Information
This is probably best kept on your phone, but you can keep these details in your journal too just in case.
Bedtime Stories
Write down your kids’ favorite bedtime story books. This is a good list to keep for when THEY have kids too and want stories to read. 😊
Babysitting / Sitters
Make a list of current and potential babysitters with names and phone numbers. Also, you can track what you’d pay them and when you last called them!
Family Tree
Do you have trouble remembering the names of everyone in your family? You’re not alone. Draw a family tree so you can keep track of all your extended family!
Alright! That’s it for Family spreads. We’re just getting started…
Health Spreads
Keep your health on track with these layout ideas. ❤️
Gym Routine
Track how (and in what order) you use specific exercise machines in your gym.
Daily Step Tracker
Track how many steps you take per day (if you have an Apple Watch, refer to your step app).
Stretching
If you do basic stretches to stay flexible, write down your favorites and how often you did them.
Flossing
Do you floss after every meal (you should :))? Track how often you floss your pearly whites.
Sleep Recovery / Quality
How refreshed do you feel after a night’s sleep? Rate how well you sleep at night.
Aches & Soreness
Write down new aches or ailments you discover as you age.
Alcohol Tracker
Keep tabs on how many drinks you have each day.
Tobacco/Vaping Tracker
If you use tobacco (or have other bad habits), monitor how often you indulge so you can cut back.
Symptom Tracker
Write down all your symptoms when you start to feel sick — that way you can cross-reference any activity logs you may have to see what caused those symptoms.
Triggers
Do you suffer from panic attacks or stress? Use this spread to monitor any situational or environmental triggers and any behavioral patterns that lead up to them.
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Happiness Reminders
Write down tips & lessons to remind you to put things in perspective. For example, “take a step back”, “keep it simple stupid” or “it could be worse”.
Therapy
Take notes on your therapy sessions, and jot down what you learned about yourself, what progress you made, and what you want to topics to tackle next time.
Healthcare Spending
Write down all your prescription and healthcare costs. Try including all your pharmacy visits too! (I work at a pharmacy so trust me 👍).
Calorie Counter
Track the food you eat along with the calories you consume.
CBD
Rate your favorite brands and track their effectiveness and prices.
Vision Test
Conduct a simple eye test each month and monitor the quality of your vision. Also track when you changed your contacts/glasses, and your upcoming doctor’s appointments.
Massages
When is last time you had massage? Track when you got a massage, who treated you, what they massaged, and if you were sore the next day.
First Aid and CPR How-To
Remind yourself of first aid guidelines so you can be prepared in an emergency.
Fitness Goals
Write down your fitness goals and the steps you need to take to get there.
Water Tracker
Do you know how much water you should be drinking? Think of your weight in pounds and divide it by 2. This is how many ounces of water you should be drinking each day (at least!). Make a spread to make sure you’re getting all of the water you need, or keep up with it in your weekly and daily spreads.
Migraines
Track when you have your headaches and write down anything out of the ordinary that may have caused them. Hopefully, you’ll start to notice a pattern for certain triggers and get them under control.
Run Distance
Use an app on your watch or phone to track how many miles you’re running or walking. Add these up each week or month, and compete with yourself to beat your max distance.
Medicine Tracker
Track symptoms and reactions/allergies to certain medicines.
Sugar Tracking
I dare you to track your sugar for a week. Just look at how many grams of sugar is in your food and drinks, and add them all up! If you’re a sugar addict, tracking this number will help control your sugar intake.
Healthy Foods
Make a list of healthy foods you actually enjoy and reference it when you’re making a grocery list for the week. 😉
Weight Tracker
If you’re trying to shed a few pounds, make a fun tracker to show your weight loss progress.
Caffeine Intake
Write down how much caffeine you are drinking daily!
Meditation Tracking
Track when you meditate and for how long. Also take notes on where you were, what you listened to, and how you felt before and after.
Couch to 5K
This is a great app to help you train for a 5K race and one that you should definitely track your progress within your journal. Write down when you complete each day and how you felt after each run.
Yoga Positions
Write (or draw) new yoga positions to try out.
Pushup / Sit-Up / Yoga 30-Day Challenges
Keep track of a 30-day challenge in your bullet journal. Print one out from Pinterest (search “30-day fitness challenge”) or write it out and mark your progress after you complete each day.
Exercise Channels
YouTube is a great spot to find fitness instructors for free. Make a list of your favorite channels in case you’re looking to try something new.
New Exercises Tried
There are TONS of new exercises out now and you should try as many as you can to see which ones you like best. Track each one, along with its pros and cons.
Program Tracking
If you like to commit to certain exercise programs, like Beachbody, you can keep up with your progress in your bullet journal.
Lactose
If you’re lactose intolerant, track your symptoms and problem foods so you can make sure to stay away!
Sick Tracker
Write down when you get sick and what you’re sick with. Also, keep up with the medicines you take just in case you end up with the same symptoms again.
Vitamins or Supplements
Write down what vitamins and supplements you’re taking and when.
Breastfeeding
New moms may want to keep up with how often they breastfeed and pump.
Energy Tracking
Track your energy levels throughout the day. This can help you find out when you’re at your peak energy level for certain projects.
Sex
Keep up with how often you have sex… and you can even rate it.
Sleep Tracker
Track the amount of time you spend sleeping. Write down your estimated “fall asleep” time and then what time you wake up. Check out the fun sleep tracker ideas on my Inspiration page.
Ovulation
If you’re trying for a baby, you can track your ovulation and period cycles in your journal.
Blood Pressure Tracker
If high blood pressure runs in your family, make a habit to check yours once a month to make sure you’re still in the normal range. Circle trackers make habit tracking easy.
BMI
Another important health number is your Body Mass Index. If you’re on a weight loss journey, this is a good ratio to track if you’re wanting to get in shape. Google “BMI” to find out yours!
100 Calorie Snacks
Make a list of 100 calorie snacks. When you’re planning your weekly grocery trips, pick up a few new choices so you’ll always have something semi-healthy to snack on around the house.
Pain Tracker
For those of you suffering with chronic pain, a lovely lady in one of my Facebook groups suggested tracking daily pain tracker. Mark when and where you’re experiencing pain and how severe it is, then take it to the doctor for your appointments.
Macros
Did you know tracking your macros is a way to help you stay on track for your health goals? To track your macros, look at the carbs, fat, and protein in your food and make a log of each.
Weightlifting (Max Lift)
If you workout with weights or you are CrossFit powerhouse, you may want to track your max lifts and reps.
Pregnancy Tracker
Track your cravings, the size of your baby, and everything that goes along with pregnancy!
PRO TIP: Want to fast track your learning curve? Here is the how-to MEGA GUIDE.
Way to go! Health complete. Now time to be entertained…
Entertainment
Hollywood never sleeps. Here’s how to keep track of the bright lights.
TV Series Tracker
Series trackers are great for Netflix bingers. Once you finish a season, check it off.
Movies to See
Make a list or a tracker of movies you’re itching to see.
Sports Scores and Results
Use your sports schedule spread or a new spread to track the scores of your favorite teams. You can even write in highlights or records broken during each game.
Concert Tracker
Write down any concerts you’ve been to or list your favorite concerts ever! Or make a spread based on one concert you just went to — write out your favorite songs, moments, and memories from the show.
Song of the Day / Week / Month
If you’re a music lover like me, you’re always looking to find new songs. Spotify and Last.FM keep up with your listening habits, so they can tell you what your favorite songs were for a particular week or month. You could also write down songs you find yourself listening to on repeat!
Book Reviews
While you’re reading a book (or once you finish), write a review about the book and whether you would read it again.
Podcasts
Create a list of favorite shows and episodes, and jot down the date you subscribed as well.
Award Shows
Make a spread full of your predictions for the Grammy winners — or Oscars, or VMAs, etc. — it’s fun to make award shows into “games” where you pick the winners before they’re announced!
Favorite Playlists
I try to find at least one new playlist a month based off of my Spotify’s suggestions. Write down your favorite playlists so you can come back to them later.
Quotes from Books
Do any quotes stand out from your favorite books? Make a full page of the best quotes you read.
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Show Premieres
When does your favorite show premiere? Make a list of future premieres of your favorite shows OR do some Googling, list your favorite shows of all time, and then write down what date they first EVER premiered. Then feel old!
Release Dates: Theater & Video
Create a list or use a calendar to mark releases of movies. Track the release of movies in the movie theater OR the video release date.
Movie & TV Ratings
List movies or TV shows you watch with star ratings beside them. You can even add a short description of what you liked and disliked about the movie. Just answer the question: would you watch again?
TV Show Progress
Track episodes you’ve seen of your favorite TV shows. If you know how many episodes are in a TV show, you can make the tracker before the season starts. If not, list the episodes as the show airs.
TV Shows to Watch
Make a list of TV shows you’re dying to see! You can also make a list of shows you’ve already watched, and what season and channel they’re on.
Concert Venue Schedule
Do you have a concert venue nearby? Check out their upcoming schedule and make a list of all the events you’d like to attend!
All-Time Favorite Songs / Bands
Make a list of your favorite artists, bands, and songs. This makes for an awesome custom playlist!
Song Lyrics
Certain songs are very meaningful and their lyrics can be used as the focus of a spread. Practice your lettering with some of your favorite song lyrics.
Book Progress Tracker
Keep track of chapters or page numbers of books you’re reading. This is one way to keep up with the goal of reading a certain number of books a year. Read a little each day and mark your progress each night.
Library Book Tracker
List library books that you’ve checked out and their due dates. You can also make notes about the best books and ones you would recommend to others.
Books to Read
Jot down books you want to read or download. I personally use the app Goodreads and then update my journal list when I add new books.
Books I Want
Some books are so good you just have to have them (that’s usually cookbooks for me)! Make a list of books you’d like to own, and then when gift-giving season comes around, you’ll have some great suggestions. 😉
Favorite Books
Make a list of your all-time favorite books!
Favorite Sports Team Schedule
Do you have a favorite team? Write their schedule down in your journal, and if it’s televised, write down which channel it will air on.
Event Planning
Are you ever in charge of planning or helping to plan an event? Brainstorm event ideas and set up a timeline for your to-do’s in your journal.
Favorite Apps
Favorites change over the years and it’s nice to have a reference in case you ever forget the name of a particular app. I made a mock-up of my home screen and drew all of the apps in my journal.
Celebrities / Idols
Do you fangirl over certain celebrities? Or maybe you have a certain respect for leaders in a particular industry? Make a spread about them!
Podcast Progress
Do you listen to a ton of podcasts? Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. Make a list of all of the podcasts you listen to and track the episode numbers.
Olympics
This is a fun spread to make every few years when the Olympics come around. Keep track of your favorite scheduled events and medal count.
Stand-Up Comedians
This is one of the very first lists I ever made in my bullet journal! I’m a huge stand-up fan and listed out all of the comedians I’ve seen live. Hint: You can go back on Ticketmaster and StubHub to see your ticket purchase history. 😉
Documentaries
Track the documentaries you want to watch or your favorites you have watched… FYI Netflix is full of them!
Favorite Games
Make a list of your favorite board games or games to play on a rainy day.
Game Rules
Have you ever sat down to play a card game and can’t remember the rules? Write down the hard-to-remember rules so you can reference them when you’re ready to play.
Sports Stats
There are literally sports records broken every day and your favorite team might be one of the ones breaking them! Track some of the big milestones in your bullet journal.
Favorite Athletes
Do you have a favorite athlete? Track their events, their scores, and records on a page in your journal.
Stadiums Visited
If you’re a football fan like me, you may travel to different places to see away games and bowl games. A stadium tracker is a cool way to keep up with all of the stadiums you’ve visited (and games you’ve seen).
Funny Jokes
Have you ever been asked to tell a funny joke? My mind will seriously go blank if anyone asks me that, but your journal is a good place to keep some fun one-liners. 🤣
NFL Draft
If you’re a pro football fan, you love draft day! Keep track of the first round of the NFL draft or the new guys drafted to your favorite team.
Favorite Magazines
Jot down a list of your favorite magazines. If you subscribe to any, write down when and how to renew.
Museums
Track new museums you visit. Write down their location, your experience, and your favorite parts about the museum.
Deleted Apps
Make a list of the apps you deleted in case you need to access them again one day.
Kentucky Derby
Pick your horse winners and make a note of their pre-race odds, jockeys, and colors.
Sports Playoffs
Make a schedule of your favorite team’s playoff schedule (it can be any sport!).
Entertainment is a wrap! Let’s keep this train rolling…
Creative
Not the creative type? We’re about to change that…
Grid Spacing Chart
Draw a measurement chart for your size journal so you can easily access when you’re making new bullet journal layouts.
Halloween Costumes
Never forget another creative costume idea again. Create an on-going list you can whip out during the holidays.
Craft Supplies
Make a list of your favorite supplies, how much they cost, how long they lasted, your rating, and whether or not you’d buy them again.
Doodle a Day
Practice doodling and join a doodle challenge. Divide your page up into a calendar and challenge yourself to draw one doodle each day of the month! There are several online doodle challenges you can choose from.
Doodle How-To
Have a doodle you want to remember how to draw? Draw the doodle in 3-4 steps (these make for sweet Instagram posts!)
Doodle Practice
Make a page or section in your book with nothing but doodles. To get ideas, Google what you’re trying to draw + “doodle” at the end (e.g. dogs + “doodle”), then click Image up top for some super ideas for your own doodles!
Fonts
Create your own font or see how many versions of one letter you can come up with!
Washi Collection
Get creative and make a washi tape spread with samples of all your washi tape designs (e.g. leaves on trees).
Pen Test Page
Test a collection of your pens in your journal. This will show you how the color of a certain pen looks on paper and you also can also test if a pen bleeds or not.
Hello Page
Get creative with an “Intro page” for separate months or sections of your journal.
Pattern Practice
Even if you’re not super artistic, doodling patterns is a fun way to get creative. Try some repetitive pattern designs like these. If you wanna learn from a pro, Catja from @deluxe.journaling teaches how to get started with amazing pattern designs in an exclusive video lesson in our Journal You Course.
PRO TIP: If you’re creative, then you’ll love this Key Guide — learn how to make key symbols and color-code your spreads. 🔑🌈
See?! Being creative isn’t that hard! 😚
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Finance
Ideas to manage your expenses and track your budget.
Tax Deductible Expenses
Track expenses you’ll be able to deduct this tax season.
Investment Ideas
Make of list of new financial opportunities — this can be stocks, bonds, real estate, seed investments, etc.
Invention Ideas
Got the next big idea? Put your inventions on paper for when you’re ready to file that patent.
Things to Buy in Bulk
If you’re like me, you enjoy a Walmart pickup order or Costco visit. List the items you should buy in bulk to save money.
Things to Borrow
List out things you can borrow (instead of buy) from family and friends. This will save you a ton of money.
Money-Saving Ideas
List out ways to save which will help you develop healthy spending habits.
Things to Sell
Make an extra buck or two by selling items you don’t need. Make a comprehensive list and log when, for how much, and where (Craigslist, Facebook) you sold it.
Subscription Services
Do you use Amazon Prime, Netflix or Spotify? Go through your last credit card statement and see what you’re paying each month. Anytime you start a new subscription — WRITE IT DOWN and when it renews (so you don’t get an unexpected bill).
Stocks to Watch
Find a stock you want to own (or do own) and track it once a week or monthly.
Budgeting
Write down EVERYTHING you spend for an entire month and categorize them into things like bills, grocery, entertainment, subscription fees, etc. See where you can cut back and create a monthly or weekly budget for yourself.
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Bills
Make a checklist of all of your bills and check off when you pay them (and for how much).
Credit Score
Did you know you can access your credit score for free every few months? Check with your credit card company or Mint.com and get yours. Document your score at least every quarter to see where you stand, and keep it in check!
Investments Monthly Tracker
Check your financial statements and investments each month. Your reports will have graphs, but drawing a journal graph is even more fun. 😃
Savings
Do you like to save? If you don’t, you should. I use a service called Acorns (affiliate link) that automatically rounds up (to the nearest dollar) your purchases from your debit or credit card and invests that money into a savings account… it’s savings you don’t have to think about.
Future Expenses
Have some big expenses on the horizon? Make a list of these so you know what to expect when the time comes.
Tax Filing
The next time you file taxes, make a list of the documents you need and where to find them. This will be SO helpful the next year when you’re ready to file again.
No Spend Days
Make a tracker with days you don’t spend any money. See how long you can go by living on what you have already.
Check, Credit / Debit Card Log
Track what you spend. When you pay with a debit or credit card, it’s hard to keep track of everything that’s leaving your bank account. Make it a habit to write it down at the end of each day. You can check your accounts online, or go from memory and reconcile at the end of the month.
A “Might Buy” List
Before purchasing anything big, add it to a “might buy” list. Wait a week or two, then come back to the list to see if you really still need it.
Donations
Write down all of the donations you make throughout the year. You’ll be ready when tax season comes around!
Coupons & Gift Card Expiration
Have you ever got a coupon from a store that’s good for only the NEXT month? Keep track of when these deals are happening so you don’t lose out on that cash. You can even add an envelope on this page to keep up with these coupons!
Online Coupon Codes
Did you know you can save money (affiliate link) with my coupon code LIFEBYWHITNEY15 at Tombow? Well, now you do! Make a list of these everlasting coupon codes in your journal to reference whenever you’re ready to shop!
Finance done. I have more ideas when you’re ready!
Food & Drink
The best bullet journaling food ideas ever.
Baking Times & Temperatures
Track how long it takes to bake your favorite goodies.
Smoking Times
How long do you smoke your meat? If you love BBQ, keep track of how long it takes to smoke your favorites (and how often you baste & glaze them).
Dinner Parties
Unlike a list of “go-to meals” for your family, these recipes are your master list to impress guests.
Authority Chefs
There are a TON of celebrity chefs out there. But who do you trust? Make a list of chefs whose recipes have passed your personal test.
Prep Time
Make a spread for how far in advance you can cut and store your favorite foods. It will make preparing dinner a lot easier!
Mise En Place
Draw a layout of where your ingredients live in the fridge/drawer/shelf so you know EXACTLY where everything is in crunch time.
Microwave Times
Label cooking times are not always right. Make a table of your favorite microwave foods and how long it really takes to make them.
Herbs & Spices
Draw a diagram of your spice cabinet, so you know where to quickly grab your favorite spices. Also, note when you fill and refill each spice, so you can schedule a new purchase.
Marinating / Brine Times
Keep track of how long your favorite proteins (chicken, pork, etc.) take to marinate or brine, for the perfect result!
Potluck
Stuck what to make for your potluck? When you come across recipe ideas, add them to this spread for easy reference.
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Cooking Task Checklist
List out your recipe steps and mark them complete as you prepare your meal.
Lunch Tracker
Track where you eat out for lunch during the week, then make any changes to your routine if you want to eat healthier.
Coffee Drink Recipes
Get a new espresso machine? Make a list of coffee recipes to try.
Restaurants to Try
Are there restaurants around you that you keep meaning to try? Create a spread with them and make it a point to visit new restaurants when you can!
Recipes to Try
I have a whole journal devoted to food, and I started going through ALL of my cookbooks with a pen and my journal writing down all the recipes I wanted to try.
Favorite Recipes
My favorite recipes are all in separate cookbooks I own. To remember where they are, I’ll make a list of my very favorites and where to find them (which book, page number or blog/website). So when I’m looking for that best shrimp curry recipe, I know exactly where to find it!
Favorite Go-To Meals
This is a perfect spread for busy moms! Make a list of your quick go-to meals that you cook all the time (or ones that are easy prep and clean-up). Reference this list when you’re meal planning and your weeks will be free of that “What’s for Dinner” stress.
Wine & Beer Tracker
If you enjoy trying new wine or beer, you may want to make a drink rating spread. Write down wines you buy and try, and keep track of your favorites and the ones you’d never buy again.
Restaurant Favorites
Write down your favorite restaurants and what dishes you’d recommend. Next time you have company, have them look at this list when you’re thinking of where to go eat out.
Bag Lunch Ideas
Do you take your lunch to work? Soups and salads can only go so far. Make a list of lunch ideas and reference it when you’re meal prepping for the week.
Ingredients to Try or Buy
There’s been several times when I’ve been looking at a recipe and ask “WHAT IS THAT!?” Most of the time, I’ll look up the ingredient, but this spread would make for a cool informational reference that shows new ingredients and where to buy them.
Favorite Grocery Product Brands
Are you obsessed with only ONE brand of a certain product (hello Mezzetta olives)? It’s true that most of the generic store brands are just as good, so make a spread with your favorite items and brand preferences!
Food Festival Dates
Since I live in a touristy town, we have at least 10 food festivals every year. It helps to track all of them in one spot and add any new ones that are just announced.
New Foods Tried
I used to be the PICKIEST eater ever, but I’ve definitely expanded my horizons in the past 10 years. If you’re picky too, make it a goal to try a new food each week. You never know, you might fall in love!
Cookbooks I Want
If you can’t tell already, I love to cook, and I have a wishlist full of cookbooks on Amazon. This is a perfect spread to make if you’re a cookbook freak like me!
Grocery Lists
Most of us have certain staples in our pantry. Make a list of these grocery staples in your journal and reference it when you’re making your weekly grocery list. You can even use a post-it in your book to write down things you need! Remove it when you’re heading to the store.
New Restaurants Around Town
I don’t know about you, but every time I see a new place in town I want to try it! I may see it on my Facebook feed or hear about it at work, and I always make a mental note to check it out. Make a spread with all of the new restaurants around town and mark them when you do try them.
Tea & Coffee Ratings
I’m newly obsessed with teas and want to try them ALL, but some are a lot better than others. Keep track of your favorites on one spread, so you know which ones are your favorites (and which ones are not).
Coffee Shops & Go-To Orders
Track new coffee shops you try out and write down what you order. Try new drinks and keep up with your favorites.
Ice cream / Froyo / Dessert tracker
List your beloved desserts and ice cream flavors. You can also rate specific dessert shops and write down your go-to flavors.
Cocktail Recipes
Write down your favorite cocktail recipes and ones you want to try!
Food Trucks
Track your favorite food trucks and their weekly or monthly schedule.
Special Diet Food Ideas (paleo, vegan, vegetarian)
If you’re thinking of changing to a particular diet, write down the restrictions and ideas for your meals and snacks.
Meat Temperature Cooking Times
Do you want to cook your meat perfectly? Keep a reference sheet with the temperatures for “done” meat. You can even write down the specifics of your favorite meat-cooking recipes (Reverse Sear is the best FTW).
Spice Collection
Make a list of the spices you own, so you don’t repeat-buy them next time you’re at the store. You can even list out the expiration dates (especially if you’re adding them to new containers).
Restaurant Nightly Specials
Track the specials, happy hours and offers at your favorite local restaurants!
PRO TIP: Eat up more goodies in this How-To Post (it’s the most popular post on the website).
Food is finished! Time for Hobby ideas and then my personal favorites (more on that later).
Hobby
Want to find the hobby that’s right for you? Let’s discover some hobby ideas together.
Hobbies to Try
Be creative, think big, and come up with a range of hobbies you’ve always wanted to explore.
Hobby Tracking
Are you looking to start a hobby? Maybe to relieve some stress? Make a tracker to monitor how much time you’re actually devoting to learning your new hobby.
Activities for Boredom
This list can be for your bored kids or for YOU! Write down things to do when you’re bored.
Inspirational Accounts
You’ll find a TON of inspiration on Instagram (or online, or even from a trip to Hobby Lobby) for any hobby you’re looking to pick up. Write down their usernames for when you’re in a rut.
Top Blog Posts
If you’re a blogger or content creator, check your analytics to find what posts perform the best for you.
Lettering
Practice lettering drills IN your journal and you’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll develop your own lettering style.
Collectibles
Do you keep a collection of anything? Write down the items you collect and add any details when you get new additions!
Social Media Trackers
Track your follower count each week or month.
Knitting / Crocheting
Keep up with yarn colors, brands, patterns and progress. Track when you knit and learn how much time each project actually takes.
Instagram
Plan your Instagram feed, track your best performing posts, and the best times to post (Instagram business accounts help with this). To get more followers, you should do some Instagram hashtag research and list your top tags!
But wait! Here are 11 more ideas for you...
YouTube
Write out YouTube video ideas or your favorite YouTube accounts. You should also keep up with your own top-performing videos to see what your audience likes best.
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
If you’re a fan of theme parks, make a list of parks you’ve visited and your favorite roller coasters and rides.
Foreign Language Phrases
Write down common phrases in the foreign language you’re learning. Or make a spread like “I Love You” in 30 languages.
Hiking Trails
Track the trails you want to hike (or trails you have hiked) and add ratings. Rate the difficulty, how you felt, who you hiked with, and the views.
Fishing / Hunting
Record what type of fish you caught, what type of bait you used, and any special moments on your fishing trips (same for hunting!).
Farming
Keep up with your planting dates, cost of your crop, the success of the crop compared to previous years, and interested buyers.
Golf Scores / Courses Played
I come from a golfing family and my dad’s bucket list goal was to play golf in every state in the U.S. Unfortunately we lost him before he could make that goal, but this would be SUCH a cool thing to track in your bullet journal if you’re a golfer too!
Snapchat Score
This was absolutely a suggestion from my teenage brother (and he’s pretty smart)! Make a page about Snapchat and track your score.
Gardening
Research what to plant and make a blueprint of your garden before you plant anything! Track when you plant, water times, and when it all starts to grow!
Local Birds & Wildlife
Track when and where you see specific birds and wildlife around your home!
Dances to Learn
These can be fun hip-hop type dances or ballroom dances for your wedding. I think you can learn pretty much any dance on YouTube now.
Now: on to some of my personal favorite journal ideas!
Home
Need to get your house in order? 😂 You’re in the right spot.
Pool Level
Stick a piece of tape at your pool waterline and use it to track your water evaporation levels (especially if you live in the South!).
Troubleshooting
Make a list of steps (or website links) to troubleshoot your home appliances and devices. For example, how to reset your DVR or how to fix your sink disposal. That way you can skip the phone call to the help center.
HOA
Keep track of your HOA costs and include a contact list of HOA leadership so you can get in touch when any homeownership issues arise.
Pet Pee / Walker Tracker
Make a list of when your pets need to go potty, so you can schedule your day efficiently.
Laundry
Track how often you need to do laundry so you can plan ahead… especially before a busy work week!
Home Depot (or Lowe’s) List
Make a to-do list of items that need fixin’ around the house with an accompanying shopping list from your favorite supply store.
Watering Spread
Schedule when to water your plants or lawn, and track each time you do.
Appliance Repair Log
Keep track of when you last repaired your home appliances and what it costs. This will come in handy if you ever sell your home.
Pool Chemistry
Track and schedule when you add chemicals and chlorine to your backyard pool.
Last Time I…
Keep up with the last time you changed out your toothbrush, mopped your kitchen, switched out air filters, etc. (example).
Want to know the best part? There are 28 more ideas!
Big Purchase Compare Chart
Thinking of buying something BIG for the house — like a new refrigerator, TV or computer?! Write a list of goodies you’re considering, along with the pros & cons of each.
Emergency Medical Numbers
Write down any doctor, police or emergency numbers, and keep them in one place.
Paint Swatches
Anytime you buy a new shade of paint for your home, keep the swatch and tape it into your journal! Label it with the room name you’re planning on painting, as well as where you bought the paint. You’ll now have a cool master list if you ever need a refresh or sell your house!
Konmari Checklist
Have you caught on to the Marie Kondo trend yet? Make (or print) a checklist to help you start your Komari journey.
Zone Cleaning
Map out your home on a spread in your journal, and make it a point to get certain areas clean by certain times. Read more about zone cleaning or grab a zone cleaning checklist here.
Important Membership Numbers
Are you a member of any online or in-store rewards program? Luckily, many are linked to your phone number, but your bullet journal is a great place to keep a list of your membership numbers all in one spot.
Vehicle Maintenance
Write down any time your car needs service. Use a vehicle maintenance spread to write down what you got done and when. Keep track of mileage and make sure you’re keeping your car living its best life!
Warranty Information
Have you bought a new appliance recently? Make sure to keep up with your warranty information in your bullet journal. You’ll know exactly when it expires and what it covers.
Fridge / Pantry Inventory
Go through your pantry and fridge and throw out your expired items. Then make a list of your good inventory, with expiration dates, so you can use what’s nearing expiration!
Chore Tracker
Does your family have chores around the house? Make a list of ALL the chores that need to get done and who is responsible for what.
Yearly Cleaning Checklist
Try to make a point to deep clean your house at least once a year. Make a spread to prepare yourself for what all needs to be done, and set deadlines to get it clean!
Pet Vet Appts
Write down your pet’s vet appointments and how often they need to be seen. Set reminders in your phone to make sure you know when to take them back (love animals? Here are even more spreads).
Pet Bath Tracker
Make a pet bath schedule so you don’t get too behind and wind up with a stinky dog!
Pet Medicine Tracker
Make sure you stay regular with your pet’s medicines. Jot down what type of medicine they’re taking and keep track of when you’re giving it to them.
Home Usernames & Passwords
You may need to make a code of some sort if you’re writing down your passwords in your book (in case it ever gets lost or stolen), but the bullet journal is a great place to keep up with those hard to remember passwords for your home-related accounts (e.g. cable, taxes, etc.).
Antiques
If you’re an antique lover, make a spread based around all of your treasures or new ones you want to buy. Note where you got them, price, and any other unique details.
Essential Oils
If you’re an oil user like me, you may want to keep a list of your favorite oils and the benefits of each. Another idea is to write your favorite oil-mixes for aromatherapy.
Household Organization
Write down organization ideas for your home (I’m obsessed with containers and have so many for different things, that I forget where I get them) and make a list of what you’re using to organize your home and where to find it.
Yard Work
Jot down needed yard maintenance around your house and when major projects take place!
Neighbors’ Names & Numbers
Make a list of your neighbors and their contact information in case you ever need to get in touch.
Electric / Water Consumption
If you’re looking for ways to save on bills. Check out your electric or water bill each month and see how much you’re actually using. There are even devices now that keep track of where your electricity usage is coming from!
Past Home Addresses (where you’ve lived)
If you’ve moved around a lot in the past few years, you may need to keep a list of your past addresses. You may run into situations in the future (tax purposes, credit inquiries) where you need to know your past addresses.
Real Estate & Home Values
If you own a home, you’ll get a property tax bill each year with your estimated home’s worth. You could also check Zillow.com to get your home’s current estimate.
Replacement Parts
Some things in your home have special parts and the bullet journal is a perfect place to keep up with all of this — think specialty light bulbs, batteries, and filters.
Garage / Yard Sales
Track garage sale dates that you see advertised around town OR, if you’re wanting to get rid of some things, make a list of potential garage sale items & the prices.
New Pet Research
Wanting a new puppy? Track your favorite breeds, pet name ideas, and all the supplies you’ll need to get your new best friend. Also, once you get them, you can make a spread for shots, puppy growth, potty training schedule, money spent and vet appointments.
Home Remodeling
If you’re an HGTV fan or a big Pinterest user, you probably have some ideas to remodel your home. Keep them all on one page for inspiration when you’re looking for your next project.
Dream Home
Write down the features, location, and ideas for your dream home!
Home ideas? Check. But we’re not done yet. Let’s discover more — we’re getting to the good stuff now.
Personal
Journal spread ideas that reflect the unique YOU!
Usernames & Passwords
Keep all your social accounts and personal-related login details in one place.
Haircuts
Track when you cut your hair and what hairstyles you went with — that way you know know how fast your hair grows and when you need to schedule a new appointment.
Military Service
Make a list of people you know who have served in the military so you can thank them for their service.
Vision Board
Write down the things you ultimately want in life and what you are working towards — your dream job, vacation, physical goals, etc.
Relationship Goals
List out your shared goals with your partner and monitor their progress.
Self-Affirmations
Create a list of positive affirmations of self-empowerment to put you in a positive mood!
Morning Routine
What does your ideal morning look like? Write your ideal morning routine would look like and track the days you complete it.
Evening Routine
Write out what your ideal evening routine would look like and track the days you complete the full drill.
“Next Bujo” Migration
Make a list of things from your current bullet journal that you want to move to your new one!
Favorite Expletives
Hear a funny curse word or phrase? Make a list so YOU can be the witty one next time.
You might be wondering: are there more? Yes! 33 to be exact.
Tattoo Ideas
Put some thought into your body art before you get inked. Use this spread to make a list of tattoo ideas.
Goals and Resolutions
Write down personal goals and any resolutions you have made for yourself. Writing down goals is your first step to achieving them! If you want a fun way to keep track of yearly, quarterly and monthly goals, try the Goal Grid.
Funny Things
Jot down things that make you laugh! Write down your favorite funny quotes memories and get ready to belly laugh anytime you flip to the page.
Ideal Day
What does your ideal day look like? Record your daily schedule, but also write in how your ideal day would actually look from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep. The next step is to work towards making EVERY day your ideal day. 😊
Facts About Me
This is a fun way to make a spread with unique facts about YOU!
Acts of Kindness
Write down things you could do to show kindness to others — try putting a grocery cart back for someone, buying for the person behind you at Starbucks, writing a “just because” card, etc. Now, act on your list and make the world a better place!
Self-Care Ideas
List your favorite self-care ideas. When you’re ready to treat yourself and need some ideas, check the list.
Friend Contact Calendar
Sometimes as adults, we lose touch with some of our oldest friends. Write down the last time you talked to your friends and make sure not to let too much time pass until the next time. This applies to family, parents, and grandparents too. 👵
Bucket List
If you had no limits, what would you ultimately want to achieve during your lifetime. Where would you visit? What would you want to see or do? Put your dreams on paper.
Shopping
Track your shopping trips. Write out all your new items, where you bought them, and the price. If you end up falling in love with those new leggings, you’ll now remember where they came from!
Personality Spread
Take a personality test, like the Meyers Briggs or Enneagram test, and make a spread based around that personality type.
Mental Health
Do yourself a favor and check-in on your mental health from time to time. When you’re not happy, ask yourself why. Just writing these things down can have a major impact on how you actually feel.
Mood Tracker
Keep track of your mood each day (or throughout each day) and record any highs and lows. Instagram is a fun place to find #moodtracker inspiration.
Favorite Stores
Make a list of your favorite spots to shop online, locally or in big cities. If you ever make a trip, you’ll now know where you want to return. And if anyone ever asks you for gift card ideas… Boom! You have all your ideas written down.
Wish List
What types of items do YOU want for your birthday or special occasion? If you’re like most of us, you have no clue. But if you keep a list all year long, you’ll know what to suggest! 😉
Gratitude
Daily gratitude is a beautiful thing and it will increase your happiness level. Write down what you’re grateful for and you’ll realize how blessed you actually are!
Product Ratings
Do you like trying new beauty products or household items? Make a list of new ones you try and rate them.
Fashion
Reflect on your favorite outfits (ones you own or ones you see in everyday culture).
What I Wore / Outfit Tracker
Keep up with what you wear daily, so you’re not repeating too many of your outfits in a short amount of time!
Word of the Year
Hhighlight one word to use as your focus word of the year! Now, anytime you feel your focus drifting, remember that word (and the reason you chose it) and push yourself to get back on track. Read more about choosing a word here.
Currently
A “Currently” section is a fun spread idea to keep track of your current favorite things over a certain time period. You can include these in weekly or monthly spreads, or make a whole page devoted to your favorite things. I like to keep track of things I’m: loving, eating, watching, listening to, and cooking (example).
Horoscopes
Write down your horoscope and everything related to your sign!
Hair Maintenance
Do you have high maintenance hair like me? Keep a list of your favorite products and hair care ideas in a spread. Also, keep up with salon appointments — jot down what you got done, when and where.
Skincare Routine
Make note of everything you use for skin care and track any changes when trying out or adding new products to your routine.
Check It Out
Make a spread based on things you want to “Check out.” We’re constantly being bombarded with advertisements and it’s hard to decipher what we really want or need. Make this list and take the time to check out what you really want to buy.
Things I Love
Write down the things you love… or doodle them. 😍
Bad Habits to Break
Record your bad habits, then decide which one to tackle first. Also, make a habit tracker for the things you’re NOT doing — this could be just as motivational to create good habits.
Capsule Wardrobe
Write down (or draw out) the items that would be in YOUR capsule wardrobe.
Online Dating
If you’re single and using online dating apps, you might just want to track the dates you’ve been on and whether or not you’d go on a second one!
Video Games Bought / Play Time
This could be for the kids OR you. Jot down video games you’ve bought and record when you play them. See how much time you’re actually spending on certain games or track your stats and milestones with a video game spread.
Community Service
Track how often you do community service. Track your hours worked, where and why you worked, and your experience.
Waiting On…
Create a list of things you are waiting on (e.g. package deliveries, phone calls, emails, etc.).
Nostalgia
Make a fun doodle (or a list) of things you remember from childhood.
How do you feel? Those ideas should really make you happy, so make sure to try them!
Professional
Test your skills with these career tracker ideas.
Work Usernames & Passwords
Keep all your work-related login details in one place.
Done List
Use this list to reflect back on what you accomplished during the day. It will help you stay motivated.
Leads & Prospects
Keep a list of potential customers, when you contacted them, and when to follow up.
Meetings
Keep track of your scheduled business meetings.
Trade Shows & Conferences
Make conference schedules and the companies (and people) you want to network with.
LinkedIn Wishlist
Who are your professional idols? Draft a list of people you wish you could learn from, then send them a contact request.
LinkedIn Follow-Up
It’s hard to keep up with your network. Take the time to jot down the names of colleagues you’d like to reconnect with, then mark the time when you do reach out.
Project Deadlines
Map out when your projects are due so you can schedule your time as needed.
Work Milestones
Take time to recognize your own accomplishments with a simple list of projects you conquered, hours worked, promotions and more.
Coworker Encouragement
List the names of team members that deserve a compliment, and write down when you deliver the good news and also rate their reaction.
It' gets better: here are 21 more ideas...
Office Supplies
Make a list of work supplies you need and rate the ones you use. That way you can order quickly and efficiently.
Scrum Meetings
Write out your scrum meeting agenda to optimize your team’s time and to stay on track.
Goal Apps
Want to track your productivity online? Make a spread of your favorite goal apps and rate how well each one works for you.
Contingency Plans
Create a roadmap to prepare for potentially disruptive business events.
A/B Testing
If you run a blog or website, make a list of your A/B test experiments and track the winners.
Sales
Keep track of sales and top customers on a spread in your journal. Write down daily sales totals, keep track of shipping, and monitor your most popular items.
Project Outlines / Tracking
Keep up with projects by starting with an outline or mindmap. Once it’s all on paper, you can plan your next steps and track your progress throughout the whole project. Did you know you can also Bullet Journal with Trello?
Work Schedule
Write down your work schedule in your journal and your co-workers’ vacation plans, so you don’t have any scheduling conflicts.
Work Tracking
Track your work hours and keep up with how much time you’re spending on the job. Hopefully, a time clock does this for you, but if you’re self-employed, you may not have one!
Sick Day / Vacation Leave
Track the amount of sick and vacation leave you have at work and how much you’re using throughout the year.
Class Schedule
Write down your class schedule and be sure to include teachers, classroom locations, and time! You may want to incorporate additional notes, like teacher office hours or contact info, into this spread too.
Study Schedule
If you’re a student, make a plan for when, where and what you need to study (and make sure to follow through!).
Grade Tracking
Are you in school or teach at one? Track your test, project, and assignment grades.
Test Dates
Write down the dates of all your tests (in all your classes), and make sure to prioritize your studying and plan around your tests.
Extracurricular Schedule
Write down your meeting or practice schedule for your extracurricular activities. Take notes of any big projects and responsibilities you have in the organization, and write down names of other members to help you remember new faces.
Things to Learn
List any new skills you want to learn. When you have extra time in your schedule, watch some beginner YouTube videos or take a beginners’ class and start learning!
Coworkers
Write down names, numbers, email address, and schedules of your co-workers.
Job Search Ideas
If you’re on the hunt for a job, write down potential workplaces, who you’ve talked to at the company, and where you’ve submitted your resume.
Resume Info
Are you already working but may change jobs in the future? Write down any big milestones you’ve accomplished, so when it comes time to revamp your resume you’ll have a quick place to reference.
MLM Sales
If you’re part of an MLM (multi-level marketing) company, your bullet journal may be the perfect place to keep up with potential clients and sales. It can also act as a CRM to track the last time someone bought, so you can contact them if it’s been too long!
Continuing Education (CE)
Does your job require you to participate in continuing education? Your bullet journal is a great spot to keep up with your progress.
Excellent job! We’re almost done, but don’t skip the Travel ideas below — you’ll regret it if you do. 😇
Travel
Don’t forget to pack your journal.
Map of Places to Visit
Print out or draw a map of the U.S. (or your country) or the world, and mark where you want to visit! Dream big.
“Staycation” Ideas
Become a tourist in your own town! Come up with a list of things to do locally on a budget or for a simple romantic weekend (think Valentine’s Day).
Camping Supplies Checklist
Don’t forget those critical camping supplies. Make a full list so you don’t forget.
Campgrounds Log
Make a list of your favorite campgrounds and what amenities they offer, along with any costs.
Plan a Dream Trip
Plan a dream trip with no limits! This is a fun way to get your big travel ideas down on paper.
Weekend Getaway Ideas
Have a long weekend coming up? Make a list of fun destinations — within driving distance — for quick weekend getaway ideas.
City Spreads
Make spreads based around big cities. There’s SO much to do in certain cities and a bullet journal spread is a perfect place to write down “things to eat” or “places to see” in one spot for whenever you DO visit.
Packing Lists
Make a general packing list you can reference whenever packing for a big trip OR make a specific packing list for a special trip, like a ski trip or cruise.
Trip Planner
When you decide on a destination for your next trip, write out your reservations and what you want to do when you get there. Check on TripAdvisor, Pinterest or Google for the top-rated local spots and traveler recommendations.
Trip Tracker
While you’re traveling (or even after you get home) write down what you actually did on the trip. Keep your tickets and any cool paper souvenirs to paste on your pages too!
Here are 4 more ideas!
Map of Places You’ve Traveled
Print or draw out a map of the U.S. (or your country) or the world, and mark where you’ve been. You can also make a list of your adventures.
Mileage Tracker
Track how many miles you’ve traveled!
Games in the Car
If you take road trips with your kids (and they’re rambunctious), play some car games. Make a list of the games you can play as a family and keep ‘em busy!
Gas Consumption
My dad used to keep a small notebook in his truck and calculated his miles per gallon every single time he got gas. Your car may keep up with that kind of thing now, but in case it doesn’t, you may want to track how much gas your car is using and the cost per fill-up!
PRO TIP: Want to learn how to use all these ideas? Here’s the ultimate guide. 👍
Don’t stop yet: we have another whole category below!
Other
Here’s a super collection of unique spreads.
Cloud Tracker
Jot the types of cloud formations you see each day. Then see what weather patterns emerge before & after the clouds you see!
Morse Code
Want to learn morse code? List out the letters and their corresponding dots and dashes.
Braille
Draw the dots and their corresponding letters!
Off the Wall Holidays
Track funny holidays that happen each month, so you always have something to celebrate (see my Instagram example).
This Day
Stay updated on “what happened in this day in history.”
Moon Phases
Draw the lunar phases for the month. Did you know the moon takes 27.3 days to orbit Earth?
Zodiac Signs
Make a spread of all 12 Zodiac signs and what they mean.
Wildfire Log
If you live in California (or any dry location), track past wildfires in your area — the time of year, how long they lasted, geographic range, etc.
Trending Topics
Make a list of trending topics and stories for the current month, that probably won’t be relevant a year from now.
Evacuation Plans
Draft an evacuation plan for your family in the event of a natural disaster.
And you guessed it! Here are 33 more ideas!
Road Signs
It’s probably been a while since driving school, so refresh your memory with drawings of road signs and their shape meanings.
Journal Prompt Ideas
Sometimes you just want to write, but you can’t come up with any ideas! So make a list of prompts you can reference anytime your mind is feeling blank.
Memories
Make a point to reflect on your memories. Write down (or draw) your favorite memories from the week, month or year.
Common Misspelled Words
There are some words that are hard to spell, and if you don’t have spell check, a reference list may help you get ‘em right!
Layout Ideas
Make a list of journal layout ideas for your own notebook! Go back through this list to get as many as you need.
Weather Tracker
Track your local weather with highs and lows or cute icon doodles. Try and make it interesting and track record-breaking numbers and weather phenomenons!
30 Before 30
What’s your next big age milestone? Create a list of all the things you want to do before you get there — this is like a mini bucket list! You could also make a 19 in 2019 list (or whatever year we’re in).
Nail Polish
Paint swatch your nail polish! Mark your favorites.
Favorite Websites
Jot down your favorite websites for entertainment, fun reading or education. These may help someone else or could be a good reference list for you in the future.
Year in Pixels
Track all 365 days in one spread with certain colors representing your mood or the temperature outside. Search #yearinpixels on Instagram to get some ideas.
Brain Dump / Mind Map
Try to empty your thoughts on paper at least once a week. Once you get EVERYTHING down that’s on your mind, you can organize and prioritize your list!
Things You Can Find at Only One Store
I can only find my type of salad dressing at Publix and it drives me nuts! Write down these types of home staples on one page so you know when you visit that one store, you won’t forget it!
To-Do List
Write out your to-do list with due dates and checkboxes. When you’re planning your week, be sure to check it and add these items to your calendar!
Yearly Spreads
Write down holidays and events that are scheduled for your year.
Monthly Calendar / Schedule
Before your month begins, review your calendar and write down any important events and dates coming up and what you need to do to plan for them.
Church
Track your church schedule, when you go, and member information.
Bible Study Notes
If you attend bible study, write down what you learn and take notes on the most important topics.
Favorite Bible Verses
Write down your favorite bible verses and where to find them.
- Bachelor(ette) Party — plan a bachelor or bachelorette party with guest information, travel accommodations, and favor ideas.
- Inspirational Quotes — make a page dedicated to inspirational quotes (or scatter them throughout your book in blank sections.)
Screen time usage per week (iPhone)
Your iPhone now tells you how many hours you’re spending on your phone per day. You’ll get a notification from your phone every Sunday with a screen time summary, and this would be a great statistic to track weekly… especially if you’re a smartphone addict like me!
Alexa Skills
Go through the skills on your Alexa app and see which ones you’d actually use, but may forget about. There’s some awesome skills available for Alexa, but sometimes its hard to remember them all. Make a spread with some of your favorites!
Good Advice You’ve Been Given
Don’t just listen to good advice you’re given, write it all down in one place!
Miracle Tracker
Write down miracles you see (or hear about) that make you have faith in the world. 😀
Rain (Precipitation) Tracker
Make a precipitation tracker in your journal or write down major storm statistics.
Farmers Markets
Keep track of your favorite purchases and make a list of the vendors you love. Just in case you run out of that special ingredient, you’ll know where to find it next time.
Constellations
Draw a map of the night sky or keep up with your favorite constellations.
Sunset Sunrise
You can keep up with this on a daily or weekly spread, but you can also make a full spread with sunrise and sunset times for your area.
Holidays
Make a list of all of your national holidays (or work holidays).
Political Candidates
Write the pros and cons of current political candidates (if you’re into that sorta thing…).
Headlines
Track the biggest news stories in your journal. Keep it positive, because most headlines nowadays are negative!
Facebook Marketplace / Craigslist Listings
Record what you list and buy on Facebook marketplace or Craigslist. If you’re selling, track how much money you make from your sales!
Superhero Tracker
If you’re a comic book lover or Avenger follower, make a spread based around your favorite superheroes. There’s SO many to keep up with, so this could be a fun spread for the die-hard fans!
Share Your Thoughts
That’s it!
I hope you guys enjoyed this super long list and were able to find some inspiration along the way!
(If you liked this post, I think you’ll love my epic Bullet Journal Setup Guide.)
Do you have any bullet journal ideas?
Go ahead and add any suggestions I missed!
Just comment below! 👇👇👇
Love the ideas <3 it helped me a lot thank you ^^
Thanks for stopping by Renai! You’re awesome. 💪
Such a beautiful page!!!! really helped me and I think will help a lot. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you! So happy you found it helpful. I’ll continue to add new ideas for you. 😀
The inner control and planning freak in me loves the layout of your website and how in-depth everything is! Thank you.
Awesome! Yes I tried to cover everything!! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
I crochet gifts for graduation and weddings in my family. I made a layout of the upcoming years and the graduating nieces and nephews so I’d meet those deadlines. I also included space for notes like their favorite colors.
So awesome Sarah! Thanks for sharing!
I have a page at the end of my BuJo called “Next BuJo” where I begin listing things from current one I would like in my next one, recommendations, dos and don’ts and ideas to try. I might have several from this list to try in my current and/or next one. Thanks for this list!
Great idea Dai!
Some operas ideas:emergency evacuation or disaster plan for family, 72 emergency supply survival kit checklist, car safety and emergency supply checklist, First Aid and CPR guidelines, wild edible foods, frugal living ideas, vintage skills to learn, things kids should know how to do before becoming an adult, basic life skills were a few ideals I thought of for spreads. Love the list thank you.
You’re SO awesome Natasha. These are all awesome ideas!!! I’ll add them asap.
Idea for you…I have a rock concert bucket list (can add highlights of those attended, etc)…this can be any type of concert, event, museum, etc. Don’t think I saw this on your list? BTW, love your list! 🙂
Awesome one Kimberly! All it to the list for the next update. You rock!
This is great! I didn’t realize I need some of these in my journal lol! I’ll definitely be adding many of these ideas.
You’re right, I went a little overboard with my hashtag spread. 🤣
Such great things on this blog ❤️
Thanks for reading Britney!
You’re layouts are so helpful and inspirational. Thank you for sharing with us!
Glad you are becoming a better journaler Cheryl!
Great ideas!
Thank you for an absolutely incredible resource and source of inspiration!
Thanks Anna!
I LOVE this post! Between your graphic I downloaded and a bookmark at this post – I can’t “complain” that I can’t think of a non-planner spread to work on each week in my bullet journal! Thanks for all the time and effort you have put into all you do to encourage and support us and our own bujo journeys!
Haha, yes, you definitely can’t complain anymore! This should inspire you for a long, long time…and thank you for the sweet words.😊
This is so well planned out! I’ll have to keep things bookmarked next time I’m working in my journal for ideas! THANK YOU
Thanks Sabrina! Yup, this is the post to bookmark for easy access.
I can’t wait to peruse all of the layout ideas! Thank you!
This is great and I’ve been doing it just long enough to know I don’t have to do all of it. I’ve been looking at doing “morning routine” and “self care tool kit” spreads too.
Those are great ideas Renee! My morning routine is WAY too long 😂.
Thank you so much for this. I come back to this list when I feel like I have a creative brain block and it helps me get started again.
Really cool. Thanks for sharing Ginger!
I am SO thrilled to have found you! I am still learning, but you have such inspiration!
Thank you for ALL you do!!!
Welcome Bette! (and I love your cute pup too).
This page is SO useful!! Full of great ideas 🙂
Glad you like it Shanna. I’ll keep updating it with more ideas, so check back in from time to time.🙂
I just received my door hanger pro and LOVE it! The lists of all these layout ideas has really opened my eyes to even more spreads and trackers to make that I’ve never thought of. Thank you so much Whitney! Love your work!
Yay! I love hearing about the Door Hanger in action! So happy you love it.
Loved the video with the new monthly spread for April. I do have a question though. Why do we #jy13 when it’s week 14 of the year. This trips me up every week. Thanks!!
Thanks Janey! Ummm I’m just going by Fridays. I guess didn’t think of that. But entering this week isn’t necessary with the hashtag since the giveaway this week is through the widget.
This is so complete and inspirational.Thank you for all those detailed items. My sister is intrigued to read and use them too.
So glad you enjoyed it Sepideh and thanks for passing it along to your sister!
I am so happy I found your blog!!! Thanks to you I will never have a creative block again😊
I’m happy you’re here Kaitlyn! Haha, yes there are a lot of ideas that will surely keep you busy for a while.
I love your journaling ideas. I do not seem to have time to do all of the things I want to in my journal. I want to learn lettering and learn more about how to doodle. I plan to retire soon so I will have lots of time – I hope!!!!
Thanks Delinda! I’m obsessed with lettering and doodling! Here is a quick doodling how-to post that should help. 👍
Great blog post with awesome spread ideas. Looking forward to making some of these ideas happen for my journal.
Awesome Jane. Let me know how it goes (or better yet share on social media for us all to see)! 😃
Wow, what an incredible list! I’m trying to break out of my perfectionist need to have my journal in order, so I’ll have to try some of these.
Sounds like a plan Misa. I love adding a random theme spread throughout all my new journals.
I just bought my first journal this weekend! I’ve been printing dot paper to practice on and decided to jump on in with a dot journal. So very excited and nervous but have a ton of guidance here in this post! Thank you!!!
Don’t be nervous Misty! You should see my first journals — they were a MESS! Just have fun with it and embrace the inevitable mistakes. That’s what makes it so fun.
A lot of Ideas and I’m not so “pro” as you. Hope to be as good as all fo you are one day 🙂
Just “do you” Barbara. Remember, the bullet journal is all about flexibility — you’re supposed to make mistakes and add pages out of order. Just have fun with it. No need to be a Pro.😁
As a newbie in both billet journaling and to this blog, I am amazed. I have used several of your layouts and have learned so much already from you. All I can say is thank you.
You’re so welcome Nita. Stay tuned, I have some big plans in the works for 2019.
Whitney
Thank you for sharing your ideas and talents for our journals along with your encouragement. You make journaling fun and productive 😃❤️
Anything for you Lori 😉. I love hearing you’re having fun and please keep me updated on your Journal YOU course progress.
Whitney is the most down-to-earth letterer on the planet! Very approachable, kind and did I mention TALENTED!? Works a full-time job, full-time mom to her little brother, and still gives careful time and attention to her lovely lettering craft/business. She is the REAL DEAL guys. Love her.
That’s SO nice Jill. Thank you for the kind words. 😊
Thank you for the inspiration!
I am very very new to the whole planner world…just starting from the very beginning just seems really intimidating and, if I’m honest, kinda expensive….what to do??
I hear you Danielle. It can all seem a bit daunting. All you need to get started though is a pen and paper, which are pretty cheap these days. Check out this Supplies page for ideas and prices.
Love all the ideas as I am new to bullet journals and am still looking for new ideas. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas.
You’re welcome Joyce, enjoy!
You are hands down my top bullet journal resource! If I ever need ideas or inspiration, I know I will find them with you!
Awe, thanks Kathi. I really appreciate that. If you haven’t already make sure you go the Free Spread Shop and join the Vault. Tons of ideas in there.
I can’t wait to delve into the home section!
Love this! 💜💜
There are so many awesome ideas! Thanks for making such a comprehensive list!!!!
Thanks for stopping by Haley.
I really like your style of journaling
I am so glad I found you! I am setting up my first journal tonight. Overwhelming and exciting at the same time. Although I am a hardcore Bama Fan, Auburn’s game tonight was well worth an early live drawing! Congrats to the Tigers!! Would love to win all of this, as I have a pen and a journal. Haha.
Haha. I forgive you Emily for being a Bama fan 😂. Don’t be overwhelmed, you got this girl!
Thanks Whitney you’re the best!
I love the list of journal layout ideas! I use my journal for productivity 98% of the time, but occasionally I like to include something for fun and this list is going to come in handy. More creative time is one of my development goals for 2019. I look forward to Sunday’s Journal You live draw sessions. Thank you so much for all of your generosity and willingness to share your creativity and talent.
You’re so welcome Kristal. It’s always a smart idea to save some time for yourself to let your creativity shine through on theme spreads.
I love that you compiled and shared this! I downloaded it right away and have already referenced it several times for ideas!!
Super cool Sarah! I like to print my own version out too. It comes in handy. 😉
You are so creative! I always pick up new ideas from you. Thanks for helping me out.
Thanks Ruth. I really appreciate that. You can always learn more (for free) in the Kickstart Challenge!
Fantastic list!! How about a page for family members in the event of an emergency? Where are documents like wills, trusts, deeds, living wills, etc kept? Who has access to them, and how are they obtained? This page could be saved in an emergency section, but those affected wouldn’t need the documents unless there was some sort of serious issue. Saves family members from panic.
Great idea Kris! That would be super helpful on so many levels. I’ll add it to the next major update. Thanks again. 👏
I could just look at the picture at the beginning of this post. It’s probablygot 3 hournal’s worth of topics, if not more, listed there.
What has always amazed me is how people can write so straight, with different sized letters and fit it on pages so well.
About the ideas? They’re awesome. I had to scroll past the specifics because it’s too overwhelming right now. When things settle down and I can sit down for more than 5 minutes, I can’t wait to be able to really dive in and get started. I have the order of the first few pages in place, but this will come in handy when figuring out the best method to carry it out.
The fact that you already divided them into categories takes out a lot of the guess-work. Thank you!
Thanks Rachel! As far as my straight writing goes, I cheat with a laser guide sometimes… and the dot grid helps of course. 😀
Love the Tom-Bow color guide! Thanks!
Yay! Thanks, I definitely needed it to organize my pens! haha
Thanks for the list. I’m new at Bullet Journaling and other than monthly, weekly, and daily layouts, I haven’t come up with anything else to put into my Journal.
Glad you found some inspiration Angela!
This list is amazing!! There are so many ideas I would never have thought of but are so useful – since I often make lists in my journal to brainstorm for upcoming events or things I want to do. Brilliant!!!
Hey Shari! Make a list of the lists you wanna make! haha!! This is my WHOLE list of lists 🙂
So many ideas. I don’t know where to start.
There are a lot Jackie. I would start with a hobby or family spread. You can’t go wrong there 👍
Wow! I love this list. There are so many that I want to use. I’m going to do a spread in my journal of my favorites so I don’t have to go through the list when I want them! Thanks so much for helping us with our journaling.
Awe, thanks Cheryl. Send me a pic of your ‘favorites’ spread when you finish it. I’d love to see it. 👏
I am brand new to bullet journaling and your blog is AMAZING, thank you so much!!!
Thanks so much Wendy! I’m so glad you’ve found some inspiration!
This site has totally changed my bujo. I absolutely love all the hard work that you have poured into this site. I do not think I would have stuck with bullet journalling without your guidance. Thank you for all you do!
Hi Katheryn. Thanks for all the kind words. You should check out this Facebook spot for more guidance. Thanks again.
I love how comprehensive this list is! I never would have thought of some of these!
Thanks Sarah. Let me know which ideas you end up using!
Thank you Whitney for the 250+ Layout Ideas For Your Bullet Journal printout!!! Very useful!! 🥰
You got it Lori 😊
What you have done here is the most thorough, comprehensive list I’ve ever seen. Simply amazing! Thanks so much for all your hard work and time you put into compiling this list. xoxo 👏✍💗
Thanks so much Rosemary! It was a lot of work. I’m so happy you enjoyed it, and thank you for the comment.
One word. Amazing. Seriously, one of the most valuable post I’ve seen in a LONG time. Thank you!
😉Anytime Chris. Let me know how your journaling progresses.