I love that your bullet journal is real and messy and not perfect like most of the other ones I've seen we need more bullet journalers like you!

@MichelleChouinard

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💕🥰

Finally a real life bullet journal. I am now truly inspired to use my bullet journal for work and life. Thank you for this video.

@mishka824m

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

You are the first person I have watched plan in a bullet journal, that made me want to try it. I am not very artistic and I like functional planning. I like that your style is not centered around all the pretty lettering and the cute monthly, weekly, and daily layouts! I am loving your setup, especially the way you project plan. I use a ring planner but it is to confining for doing project planning. I love your project planning dashboard. Thank you for letting me see another alternative to the BuJo!

@MichelleChouinard

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that, because when I first thought about doing a video, I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested since I don't decorate much! Glad to know that's not true. Because for me that's the beauty of the BuJo, it can be as simple or complicated as you need it to be! :)

Thank you so much for this ❤ I've been trying to start a bullet journal for a while but every time I see a video on how to start it I just get overwhelmed with all the artsy stuff and the fact that they just aren't practical . Yours is just so real and down to earth, you have inspired me to start one today.

@MichelleChouinard

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!! That's exactly how I feel. I look at a lot of the stuff, and feel overwhelmed, and then I think, this is supposed to be helping me get stuff done, not just put more stress on my plate! And I apologize that I didn't see your comment before now! :(

Best video on Bujo I’ve seen. Finally, something I can use and that is practical and inexpensive.

@MichelleChouinard

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Those are definitely two big priorities for me...:)

This is by far the VERY best bullet journal video I have watched so far - and I have watched a lot of them. I wish you will make new videos soon, time allowing.

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that's a huge compliment!! I have two more coming, one that shows my August layouts and one that breaks down my project planning. Hopefully both will be up before the weekend. :)

I found you yesterday on youtube while I was working on a writing project and truly enjoy your videos, clear directions, and thoughtful implementation of journaling. Thank you Michelle!

@MichelleChouinard

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so much! 😁

Excellent!! One of the best bullet journal/planner videos I've seen (and I've seen a LOT). Great tempo - not annoyingly slow or fast, lol! I appreciate your concise, specific examples; and the ideas themselves. I will be implementing several of them. One thing I was not entirely clear on was near the end, your explanation of the "prioritizing tip-in", and how you use it. I must not be understanding the idea, because it seemed redundant - and you don't strike me as a redundant kind of gal. Thanks for the video!

I know this is an older video, but a great one! I would love to see deeper dives into any of the components of your journal, especially the project and time scheduling log. I recently discovered composition notebooks for bullet journaling. Maybe that's why your video just popped up in my feed today, so glad it did. 😊

@MichelleChouinard

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm still hoping to do some more videos at some point, so thank you for the feedback! :)

@devorahstree671

7 ай бұрын

@@MichelleChouinard 😊

I watched your videos back when Michelle was in your channel name, and when no one was using comp books (XXL Moleskine) size Travelers Notebooks for bullet journals. I was so excited to find your videos because I bullet journaled then in a college ruled composition book. I found a book to use as my Travelers Notebook that has 2 strings, but I only wrapped the 2 ml elastic around, so I could hang sari and charms. The book was about Fairies. (I did save the guts.) Then I found a notebook made by Martha Stewart, I think. I bought it on clearance but didn't know what I was going to use it for. It fits comp books perfectly. It was very easy to just pull the ring mechanism out. I wrapped the elastic on that one too. The elastic is pink and it just looks decorative and took more time to find its components than to put it together. Then, the big Daddy.. a long time ago a freaky psycho-therapist gave me a copy from a book. The 1st chapter. It was called "Your brain is not a computer." I've been searching for the book for too many years. That chapter was amazing and life changing. I couldn't go back to that "PSYCHO therapist," though. He was too geeky I would say today. But back then, creepy was my thought. It had me make an alphabetized notebook. So similar but bullet journals with indexes are so much more efficient. Anyway, back then I found a cute and pretty address book made by a famous designer that I can't think of, of course. I was wandering with this book and I found a larger binder "photo album" with the same rings!! I ditched the photo sleeves (today wish I hadn't. ) I bought 2 phone books for extra pages and the photo album. I made a fabric slip cover with handles. I think that may have been my last behind a sewing machine project. (Bad back.) I used a a complicated patterned fabric with darker tones. I think it was my idea of not showing dirt if I set it down in public. I named it "My Brain." My now adult children had great fun when I'd be running around asking if they'd seen my brain. LoL That book holds 5 composition books. (I also easily removed the ring mechanism.) I took all the covers off of the composition books. I haven't covered them yet, but my long arm stapler is waiting. I'm still considering separating some into smaller books. I was also able to wrap the pink elastic around because the slip cover hides it. This is where in time that I found your channel. My original thought was just divided journal-type writing. But you sold me on the Moleskine! More lines!🤩 So, I am back to share with you that I FINALLY found a wonderful way to work on my Genealogy Bullet Journal. I've been a family historian for 40 years. I search many step families for those that "stepped in, stepped up, and gave a sh..." too. Technology is so amazing and I'm so thankful for all of those that volunteer to index, like I do. It's a volunteer job that I fit into my planner and can do in my pajamas. I've been trying to figure out how to set up my sticky notes like you did but our genres aren't the same and I couldn't quite figure out the breakdown of columns for all of the information that can be researched for just 1 person. I'm also a multi-blogger on hiatus. I've been trying to figure this out because I'm completely rebranding and my current landing page is full of 8 million broken links. I'm switching to Divi themes for Wordpress and I found a child theme that makes me feel comfortable. They say write while you search, but that doesn't work for me. I needed the steps of blogging from beginning to end, and a way to back-follow (I think I just made that up.) for referencing for inter-linking. There is so much to remember and follow up on. I'm just a pen and paper girl. Here is my solution for blogging and its beautiful. For genealogy, I think the column steps will take 4 pages or 2 page spreads. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYWYw6yJaNSopdI.html

@MichelleChouinard

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you've had quite a bullet journal journey! Thanks so much for your thoughts about genealogy and bullet journaling, I'm still trying to figure that all out, lol. And I'm so glad this has been a help for you!

I use a composition book for my bullet journal too! I wouldn’t trade my 97 cent graph paper book from Walmart for anything. I’m getting ready to start my fifth one.

Wow! It looks like you have found the elusive holy grail of the planner quest - planner peace! Thanks for your video. You've provided some really great tips.

@MichelleChouinard

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about that, lol, but I do like this method better than smaller books. I have had a little planner burn out the past month, though--I'm changing a couple of small things up to keep it fresh, so I'll have another video soon. :)

I've had this EXACT rustic ridge product in my Amazon cart for two months!!! But I could not decide if I would love it.... now I think it's exactly what I'm looking for!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

@MichelleChouinard

6 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video helped! It doesn't have all the traditional travel journal features, but I love it. :)

This is the way I've been doing it, too, but without the cover. A standard composition book has pretty crappy paper, but the covers are fairly stiff, so I just rubber band two together (back cover of the first one to the front cover of the second) and I like that it's pretty compact.

@MichelleChouinard

9 ай бұрын

Love that!

Watching this video YET again. Miss your videos!!

@mishka824m

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that means so much! Life got crazy, but I hope to be back with another video before too long...

Thanks for the tip - I bought a Rustic Ridge note book cover in brown leather and it's fantastic..!!!

@MichelleChouinard

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you liked it!

This is the best bujo video I've seen. This comes closest to how I do things.

I LOVE your journal! I'd love to put alot of time into a journal like this, but not sure if I can.

@MichelleChouinard

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think that's one of the cool things about the bullet journal system, it can be as simple as you need it to be. I'm sure yours would be awesome. :)

Very helpful, thank you for making this video! I've gone and found a similar leather cover for my basic black and white marbled composition books. I liked your comments on how tracking your projects and progress really lets you see all you have, indeed, accomplished. It's very easy to feel down when one thinks they're not making any progress. You share your in depth process, which may be too much for me getting started, but is great inspiration to see what's possible!

Such a good overview...reached planner exhaustion and I find composition notebooks are my happy place as a professional and business owner. Well done....thank you for taking the time to post this for us.

@MichelleChouinard

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Really enjoy your BuJo videos! I've tried bullet journaling a few times with different journals and layouts. My issue is sticking with it enough to make it a habit. Right now I'm using a traditional planner, but it doesn't have the year or the dates. You write all of those in yourself. It's pretty cool because I can just turn the page and continue it on if I miss a week or so. I need to try harder to implement it into my daily life. I hate being a procrastinator lol!

@MichelleChouinard

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I also am a procrastinator, so I feel you, and I love BuJos for exactly that reason. I'm so sorry I missed your comment before now!

I like how you included the GTD stuff. I think I will try some of these ideas :) Thank you for sharing!

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Claudia Gerardi Ack! Thanks for reminding me, I don't think I linked the source! And I'm glad it was useful! :)

My oldest daughter is about to start her internship as a Social Worker working with Veterans. I bought her a Webster Pages Compostion Planner cover. I love it because it holds regular comp notebooks which she can get anywhere. She is getting it for Christmas. I am going to point her your way after she opens it.

I know this is an old video but I have been looking for composition size TN inspo foreverrrrr!

Magnificent ideas! I will use them!

I like the post it note idea

@MichelleChouinard

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I have been wishing, longing for & dreaming of a composition sized traveler journal. After many moons of searching for the right combo of search words to bring up what I had in mind, I finally stumbled across your video last night... opened sooooo many doors for me and I can't tell you how excited & grateful I am for finding you! I have been trying to operate out of a Cahier sized notebook and as a passionate writer/list maker, it has been confining. I am just really more curious about how you attached your elastics, as I see this notebook doesn't come with them. I'm not able to see how you got them secured inside and I really would want to add them. Thank you for any further insight you might be able to provide in how you accomplished that with this notebook. And thanks for the thorough tour... I plan on sitting down and re-watching to take some notes! Appreciate you :-)

@mishka824m

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay in responding, I sometimes don't get all my notifications! I literally tied on the elastics, that's all. Super simple. :)

String journal fix: cut down a dollar store place mat. Punch holes. String the elastic with as many threads as you need. Install in the side pockets. Then you don't have to harm your leather cover.

@mishka824m

7 жыл бұрын

interesting hack!! Do you have a picture, I have a hard time visualizing sometimes, hehe :)

@greenparrotx

7 жыл бұрын

Not sure how to add a picture.

@greenparrotx

7 жыл бұрын

Couldn't add a picture, so I put a video link below. The plastic placemat worked better than the foam placemat. The grid was pretty easy, but not sure of its strength for a composition notebook size, also it was 8.5x11 size. Just got my composition notebook cover from Oberon Design and haven't made the insert yet. I'm going to try the plastic placemat. If it isn't strong enough, I'll use two placemats together. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dXuG2KmjgsyWoaQ.html

@mishka824m

7 жыл бұрын

greenparrotx awesome, thank you!!

Third time I am watching it. This video is really informative.

Great video. Your explanation was thorough and very functional which I love. I've always enjoyed using composition notebooks so it was great to see one one used as a BuJo. I've never tried Moleskines in that size. Thanks for all of the great tips and flip-through!

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! I'm glad it was useful. :) Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to know more about. :)

This is an excellent customization of bullet journaling. Good luck.

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Have you seen the Websters Pages composition book covers? I just got the new black and white one and I really like it. It also can hold two notebooks and the pockets inside it are nice too. Plus the price point is nice! Also available from Amazon.

@MichelleChouinard

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't! I'll check them out. Sorry for the late reply!

I absolutely love both of your videos. You are a natural in explaining things. Because of your videos. I decided to give the composition book a try again and Bujo for work. I would love to have a better understanding of your project setups. I have close out audits and regular audits. They will are in various stages. I am always looking for new ways to track where I am at with them to make sure I am not letting anything get too behind.

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, you made my month! I am so, so glad you enjoyed it. I apologize it took so long for me to reply, but that's because I wanted to be able to let you know I have a video coming that shows how I break down my projects, I should have it up by the weekend. I'm not sure if that's the part you're interested in, if you want to see a video on my project tracker layouts rather than my break-down process, so let me know and I'll make it. :)

I Always enjoy watching videos with composition books😄 As a planner, I use them as well!👭

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

They're such a great size, aren't they? Do you do videos about your planner?

@themeticulousmommy

7 жыл бұрын

Michelle Chouinard Oh yess! I have 3 kids so I have to keep track of everything and I combined 4 composition books to make a megaplanner out of it lol. and I love decorating! We're going to be great friends!

@mishka824m

7 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, you must be a planning master! That's quite a life to track! ;-)

@themeticulousmommy

7 жыл бұрын

Lacquer Or Leave Her! Oh yes, it's so necessary for me to have a planner, and I just posted a planner update on my Megaplanner😄

i love this video so much, i love it

@MichelleChouinard

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful! :)

Thinking I need to move up to comp book size/B5. Watching again :)

Great video! I just saw your post in a fb group.

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Darnia Taylor thank you so much for checking it out!! :)

Can you please share the blue pen used in your notebook? It’s a nice muted shade

Last post was supposed to say, 'Love this,' not lovely. Sorry, should have checked before posting.

@MichelleChouinard

3 жыл бұрын

If I had a dollar for every one of my typos...

i just love your idea

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

It seems like a lot of time is spent on setting up and keeping it caught up. I'm already too busy, and this might help, but how do I find another hour a day to do one?

@mishka824m

5 жыл бұрын

The beauty of the bullet journal is it can be as simple or as complex as you need it to be. Take a look at the Ryder Caroll link to see how minimalist it can go--essentially just a running to do list. But I agree--if it took me an hour a day to keep this up, there's no way I'd do it. Mine takes about 5 mins per day. :)

This sounds like something I have been looking for, can you make a vedio on how to put the books into the cover?

@mishka824m

6 жыл бұрын

Oh, it's super easy, you just slip 'em on in! And I apologize I somehow missed this comment before now. :(

Just found your channel! Fantastic advice! Thank you

@MichelleChouinard

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Thanks for checking it out!

Great! Lovely this but some of the short terms used confuse me. On your 'Writing Dashboard' what does the term 'cooking' mean?

@MichelleChouinard

3 жыл бұрын

I take time away after each draft so I can freshen my eyes. during that time I say the draft is cooking. :)

Are those Moleskin journals the same dimensions and number of pages as a regular composition book like the marble design school ones with about 80 pages? I have a bunch of them. I love the cover of this. Many people cover theirs with prettier paper, but a leather type cover is so much nicer and reusable I tend to organize papers with physical piles on surfaces. Like a small stack of bills to pay, school papers, medical papers, a project like taxes, or transportation, etc. Drove my husband crazy. He would "help" me by Ambush cleaning when i was out. He'd hide all my papers and I'd be completely lost and unable to function. Had to call him every 5 minutes to ask where is this pile of papers? He only said it's somewhere in the house. Because he didn't even look at what he was moving. He just didn't want to see that "clutter" to him. Sometimes i would even find my important mail thrown away!! Either in the paper recycling bin or even the garbage with coffee grounds dumped on top. He expects me to handle all the secretarial function of running a household but interfered with my methods of getting it done. But i didn't go to his place of employment and rearrange all of his paperwork. And then he'd get mad AT ME because i wasn't grateful for his "help"!! Each time he ambush cleaned it would throw me off for weeks or months. His HELP felt like an attack every time

@MichelleChouinard

9 ай бұрын

As far as I can tell the only difference is they aren't college rule...I like more narrow lines! :)

@MichelleChouinard

9 ай бұрын

I know what you mean--my husband and I have an agreement not to touch each other's 'clutter!'

@recoveringsoul755

9 ай бұрын

@@MichelleChouinard I checked the link after my comment. So many options. They do show the cover comes with a standard composition book included. But you can fit 3 inside yours?? I like using post it notes as a physical representation of my paper piles. Easy to see visually And move around

@MichelleChouinard

9 ай бұрын

@recoveringsoul755 yes! More often I do 2, but you can def do 3 :)

I apologize--I missed it if you said. How many of the notebooks do you go through per year? Or how often do you change out notebooks? Thank you :)

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Rori Rants sorry, I probably forgot to say! For the regular bullet journal with my dailies and such, it takes me about 4-5 months. for my writing bullet journal, it varies a lot depending on how much writing I'm doing vs. just planning. :)

@redforrori

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!! :)

@monicadahlin

7 жыл бұрын

ChicSparrow.com makes travellers notebooks for composition notebooks.

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! :)

Do you still have this cover? How has it held up?

@MichelleChouinard

Жыл бұрын

I do!! It has held up really well. Extremely durable!!

@anicame2

Жыл бұрын

@@MichelleChouinardthank u. Loved this video!

Your voice sounds so much like Jennifer Aniston.

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a compliment!! I adore her voice!!!!! Thank you so much!!

I tried 2 watch this but six minutes in u have yet 2 show even one page of the actual journal itself. I just don't have that kid d of time.

get to the point

@MichelleChouinard

7 жыл бұрын

Yay, my very own troll! That means I've made it!!