Reflect, reset, refresh.

Before I break open a new bullet journal, I like to go through my previous bujo to see what was working, what wasn’t, and what was missing during the year. One of my goals for 2019 was to create a simplified bullet journal system that I could maintain throughout the year, working a 9-5 and commuting between 2-4 hours a day, and I’m proud of what I accomplished. This is exactly what I love about bullet journaling: there are no hard and fast rules.

You create what works for you, experiment if you feel inclined, and keep optimizing year after year.

Check, check, check on my happiness boxes: creation, experimentation, and optimization!

If you’re looking to refresh your bullet journal system for 2020, here’s a quick review of my 2019 bujo set-up and the elements I plan to bring into the new year.

The System:

• Start each month with a quote and cover page. (I skipped June’s quote, but 11/12 is still good!)

• Combine monthly/weekly/daily into one master hybrid set-up using the dutch door method. (Yes, this was the year of being okay with cutting pages and I have no regrets.)

Monthly Quote and Cover Pages:

Monthly/Weekly/Daily Hybrid Set-Up:

Psst. Check out my Instagram Highlights for step-by-step instructions on how to create my monthly/weekly/daily hybrid set-up.

The hybrid set-up works for me because I’m able to see all my goals or intentions for the month and a high-level overview of what I did. This system isn’t the best for days or weeks with tons of tasks that need to be planned and outlined; so in my next bullet journal I’m looking to optimize my task list and daily system.

Which month is your favorite? Leave a comment below and, as always, thank you for reading.

If you liked this post, you might like my Bullet Journal Notebook Comparison Guide to get you started on your own bujo journey. Happy journaling, my friends!

This post goes well with:

Bullet Journal Notebook Comparison Guide
2020 Yearly Bullet Journal Set-Up
2021 Bullet Journal Review