I can totally see why people are in love with starting up a bullet journal. It's like a great exercise for both the analytical, organized left brain AND the artistic, creative right brain. Plus, the beauty of bullet journaling is the flexibility and ability to customize it to make it your own. Whether you're a bullet journal beginner or veteran, you'll consider this THE ultimate list of bullet journal ideas that will totally fill up the pages of your notebook. Don't forget to check out tons of examples of bullet journal layouts, pages, and spreads. You'll definitely want to add these to your bullet journal collection.
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Bullet journal ideas
Find the whole list of 101+ ideas sorted by category below. Click on the appropriate links to be taken to my dedicated post with creative example spreads.
Also, be sure to stick around to the end for a free printable list of all of these ideas (no sign-up required), which may end up being a page itself in your bujo.
Bullet Journal Goal Ideas
- Goals (annual, monthly)
- Bucket lists
- Rewards tracker
- Time log
- Ideal routine
- Actual routine
- Countdown
- 15 minute tasks
- Focus tracker
- Habit tracker
- Daily challenge
- Taking stock
- Month in review
- Year in review
- Level 10 life
>>See real-life bullet journal goal spreads in action.
Bullet Journal House Ideas
- Cleaning schedule
- Cleaning zones
- Chore tracker
- Decluttering
- Capsule wardrobe
- Home improvement projects
- Home/car maintenance
- Home remodel planning
- Supermarket list
- House hunting questions to ask
- House hunting tracker
- Home ownership
- Moving checklist
- Furniture dimensions
>>See real-life bullet journal home spreads in action.
Bullet Journal Family Ideas
- Date night
- Wedding planningPregnancy tracker (timeline, weight, exercise, diet)
- Prenatal appointments
- Baby registry
- Baby names
- Baby care (diapers, feeding, sleep, health)
- Diaper bag checklist
- Breastfeeding
- Boost milk supply tracker
- Baby food
- Baby milestones and achievements
- Baby album
- Potty training
- Behavior tracker
- Bedtime routine
- Family’s schedule
- Things love about partner/kids
- Things love about being a mom
- Crafts/activities for kids
- Kids’/Partner’s favorites
- Kid quotes
- Pet tracker
- Birthdays
- Phone numbers
- Family tree
>>See real-life bullet journal family spreads in action.
Bullet Journal School Ideas
- Schedule timetable
- Assignments and exams log
- Semester overview
- Attendance tracker
- Class notes
- Essay plan
- Study plan
- Study tracker
- Grade tracker
- Degree coursework checklist
>>See real-life bullet journal school spreads in action.
Bullet Journal Money Ideas
- Income tracker
- Spending log
- Bill/utilities tracker
- Subscription tracker
- Money makeover plan
- Credit card debt tracker
- Debt snowball tracker
- Emergency fund
- Savings challenge
- Needs vs wants
- No spend ideas
- Budget plan
- Future financial goals
- Things to sell
- Gift giving list
- Gift thank you list
>>See real-life bullet journal financial spreads in action.
Bullet Journal Food Ideas
- Meal ideas
- Recipe bank
- Go-to meals
- Meal planner
- Grocery list
- Pantry/freezer inventory
- Diet plan
- Intuitive eating tracker
- Clean eating
- Herbal teas
- Kitchen cheat sheet
- Food log
- Favorite recipes
- Foods to try
- Restaurants to try
>>See real-life bullet journal food spreads in action.
Bullet Journal Travel Ideas
- Places want to go
- Places visited
- Travel plan
- Trip overview
- Packing list
- Activities to do
- Travel itinerary
- Weather tracker
- Vacation savings
- Things to do before trip
- Travel countdown tracker
- Travel memories/diary
- Memorabilia collection
- Souvenirs list
>>See real-life bullet journal travel spreads in action.
Bullet Journal Health and Weight Loss Ideas
- Calorie tracker
- Step counter
- Running log
- Strength training schedule
- Exercise log/workout plan
- Body stats/weight
- Water tracker
- Diet tracker
- Nutrition tracker
- Healthy clean snacks
- Healthy habits tracker
- Sleep log
- Dream log
- Period tracker
- Doctor’s appointments
- Medication tracker
- Year of healthy challenges
- Health rewards tracker
- Healthy wins log
>>See real-life bullet journal fitness and weight loss spreads in action.
Bullet Journal Mental Health and Self Care Ideas
- Self care ideas
- Things that make you happy
- Inspirational quotes
- Affirmations
- Things people say you’re good at
- Things you love about yourself
- Things to improve on
- Undo list
- Mood tracker
- A year in pixels
- Mental health trigger tracker
- Overall wellness tracker
- Things to lift spirits when feeling down
- Undo list
- Anxiety or depression
- DIY spa day
- Gratitude log
- Acts of kindness
- Brain dump
- Memories
- Hopes/dreams
- Word for the year
- Me time schedule
- Intention wheel
>>See real-life bullet journal self-care and mental health spreads in action.
Bullet Journal Junkie Ideas
- Pen test pages
- Must have supplies
- Headers
- Doodles
- Lettering
- Spread for spread ideas
- Next bullet journal
- Bujo challenge spreads
>>See real-life bullet journal addict spreads in action.
Bullet Journal Leisure and Recreation Ideas
- Cosmetics tracker
- Nail polish collection
- Books to read
- Music playlist
- Lyrics
- TV show tracker
- Movie tracker
- Things to try
- Crafts tracker/project planner
- Crafts reference sheet
- Camping checklist
- Party planning details
- Hygge habits
- Feng shui
- Gardening
- Sports season record
- Lunar phases
>>See real-life bullet journal hobbies and interest spreads in action.
Bullet Journal Business and Blogging Ideas
- Job applications
- Etsy shop inventory
- Social media followers
- Pageviews
- Sponsorships
- Facebook groups
- Guest post opportunities
- Affiliate programs
- Posting schedule
- Password log
List of bullet journal collections [free printable]
Thanks for making it to the end of this massive list of bullet journal ideas! As promised, here is access to a free printable list to keep handy in your bujo!
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Nice! This gave me lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing!
That’s great to hear, Julia. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you soooo much dear. This truely is the holy grail of bujo collections.
Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to check out the post, Sabah!