Creative bullet journal ideas (150 of them!)
Are you stuck in a blank page? Or just have too many ideas and don't know where to start? No worries - these 150 creative bullet journal ideas will give your BuJo another dose of inspiration.
From simple daily layouts to artistic spreads, from lists for more peace and quiet to colourful trackers that will make you happy. Whether you are just starting out or have been a fan for years, here you will find ideas that really work and are fun to make.
Grab your pens, markers and stickers - it's time to make your bullet journal pop again.
Daily and weekly spreads
1. Minimalist daily planning with impact
A blank sheet with only three columns: tasks, agreements and random concoctions. No fuss, no colour (unless you feel like it), just overview in its purest form. Works perfectly if you get easily overwhelmed by overcrowded pages. Pro tip: use a symbol for priorities, such as a star or exclamation mark.
2. Weekly overview as a horizontal timeline
Divide your page into seven equal areas and draw a horizontal line through each area: your timeline from 08:00 to 22:00. Note down your appointments, deadlines and moments of rest in the right place on the line. You will immediately get an insight into how your time is distributed. Combine it with colour coding by type of activity (work, private, me-time).
3. Focus blocks for peace in your day
Dividing your day into two-hour blocks sounds boring, but it actually gives mental space. Example:
08:00 - 10:00: Work block 1
10:00 - 12:00: Creative flow
12:00 - 14:00: Offline break
Fill these in on your daily spread and avoid multitasking. Add small reminders like: "stretch for a moment" or "walk for 20 minutes".
4. Mood tracker by part of the day (but different)
Instead of the familiar circles or coloured bars, draw three mini faces per day: one for morning, afternoon and evening. Use facial expressions instead of numbers or words. After a month, you will literally see your emotional peaks and valleys 'in your face'.
5. Daily reflection in one sentence
Sometimes you don't feel like journalling, but still want to retain something from your day. At the end of the day, write one sentence, and ask yourself the same question every day: "What surprised me today?" or "What felt good?" This is how you build a journal without pressure. Tip: keep it light and honest, it doesn't have to be life wisdom.
6. Theme week planner
Give each day of the week a theme and creatively arrange your bullet journal accordingly. For example:
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Monday - Mindful Monday (affirmations & moments of rest)
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Tuesday - Goals Tuesday (what do you want to achieve?)
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Wednesday - Wellness Wednesday (self-care check-in)
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Thursday - Throwback Thursday (old memory or photo)
So planning becomes a mini-ritual, with room for creativity and personalisation.
7. Pomodoro tracker with rewards
Use small icons (e.g. tomatoes 🍅 or dots) to tick off Pomodoros. After every four Pomodoros, draw in a small reward (a book, coffee mug, music). This visual reward system works surprisingly well. Bonus: it motivates you to push through to that fifth tomato.
8. Water and coffee counter with a twist
On each daily page, draw a row of glasses and mugs. For each glass of water colour in a drop, for each cup of coffee a cloud of steam. But: if at the end of the day you have more steam clouds than drops... give yourself a funny punishment or challenge (e.g. 10 jumping jacks or surviving 1 day coffee-free).
9. Weekly menu + shopping list at a glance
On the left your weekly menu (breakfast, lunch, dinner), on the right a shopping list with boxes by category: vegetables, proteins, snacks, etc. Use icons or small drawings (bread, apple, fish) to make it playful. Then hang your shopping list loose on your fridge or make it removable with washi tape.
10. Mini gratitude log in your weekly spread
Under each day of your weekly schedule, leave a small line open for gratitude. One phrase, one moment a day. Tip: avoid standard phrases and try to name something specific. So not: "my friends", but: "that one app from Kim with that stupid meme". The smaller, the better.
Monthly and thematic spreads
11. Monthly review with personal intention
Start your month not with a full to-do list, but with one intention. For example: "This month I want to live more peacefully" or "Enjoying small things more". Write it big at the top of your monthly overview and reflect the theme in your tasks, quotes or illustrations.
12. Mood board of the month
Use photos, magazine clippings, stickers or small drawings to capture the mood of the month. Think: winter cosiness in January, spring flowers in April. Not only beautiful, but also a nice creative outlet when you don't feel like planning for a while.
13. Monthly habit tracker in theme-style
Choose a theme and design your habit tracker around it. For February, for example, a row of hearts that you colour in with each habit completed. Or in October, a spider web in which each line represents a different habit. Functional as well as decorative!
14. Energy barometer by month
Create a monthly grid where you keep track of your energy or motivation using a scale from 1 to 5. You can work with numbers, colours or even little lightning bolts and suns. After a month, you can immediately see where you are peaking, and when your batteries are running low.
15. Monthly 'lessons learned' spread
At the end of the month, you can create a page with: "What did I learn this month?" Write down bullet points of small insights. For example: "My productivity does not equal my value" or "No plans on Sunday is also a plan". Super valuable when browsing back.
16. Seasonal page with focus and reflection
Create a spread for the new season in which you reflect: what are you letting go of, what do you want to take with you? Add little rituals, such as a 'spring clean-up list' or an autumn gratitude exercise. Very nice to consciously pause four times a year.
17. Mini bucket list for the month
Instead of big goals: a small bucket list of things you would just love to do. Think about: "Trying a new coffee shop", "Being offline for a day", "Reading a book out in one weekend". Put a box to tick off, or draw little stars to colour in.
18. Monthly budget spread with visual expenses
Make columns for fixed expenses, variable expenses, savings goals and fun money. Draw small symbols for the fun expenses: concert ticket, ice cream, cinema seat. This makes money tracking less boring and helps you see where your money is really going.
19. Theme quote per month
At the beginning of the month, choose a quote that suits your mood or purpose. Write it out big and beautiful using handwriting or calligraphy. Every time you open your journal, you will see that phrase again - like a mini-mantra.
20. Your month in figures
Make a numbers spread with statistics about your month. How many books read, how many steps taken, how many hours slept, how many coffees drunk (yes, really). Great for overview and a smile.
Creative and fun challenges
21. Doodle-a-day challenge
A small drawing every day, no matter how simple. Choose a theme per month (animals, food, emotions) and draw something small on 1 square per day. Not to be pretty - just to stay creative. Bonus: after a month, you will have a page full of small works of art.
22. One line a day - but with a twist
The classic: write one sentence every day. But alternate with angles such as: "Funniest moment today", "What did I feel most strongly?", or "What am I smoking today?" Sounds crazy, but it helps train your attention as well as surprisingly recall your day later.
23. Colour palette of the month
At the beginning of the month, choose a colour palette (e.g. autumn shades, pastels or black and white with one accent colour). Use these colours consistently in your spreads. It makes your journal visually calmer ánd super stylish. Tip: use small paint swatches or washi tape as inspiration.
24. "Word of the day" mini-challenge
Each day, write down a word that sums up your day. For example: stormy, astonished, pizza. Draw a small symbol with it if necessary. After a month, you will have a kind of emotional sounding board in keywords. Ideal for reflection without long stories.
25. Creative braindump with collage corner
Set aside one page a week for a completely free brain dump. Write without lines, draw, sticker or magazine clippings. Anything goes. Even better: add a collage corner at the bottom right of that page to match the mood. As if you were creating mini-moodboards for your own brain.
26. Personal playlist spread
Every month, make a list of songs that you have greyed out. Combine this with illustrations of headphones, music notes or a Spotify interface. Tip: draw a QR code to your real playlist with it (via Spotify or YouTube) and scan it back later.
27. Random act of kindness tracker
Draw a flower with loose leaves or a ladder with steps. Every time you do something nice (a compliment, send a card, help someone out), colour in a leaf or step. It will give your journal a warm glow and motivate you to do it more often.
28. Movie night spread
Make a "movie night log" with star ratings, who was with you, what you ate at it, and a mini-review of the film. You can also work with film strips in which you note titles. Works for series or documentaries too!
29. Quote mashup challenge
Make a quote mashup every week: combine two existing quotes into one new phrase that inspires or makes you laugh. For example: "Hakuna Matata, said the woman who persisted." Unleash your imagination and playfully write or draw it down.
30. Mini-me comic strip
Make a strip of yourself in 3 boxes: morning - afternoon - evening. Draw little versions of yourself with facial expressions, situations or thoughts. Not to be an artist, but to record your day in a light-hearted way. Fun and instructive to leaf back through.
Targeted spreads
31. Goal matrix in four quadrants
Divide your page into four areas: personal, work/study, health and creativity. For each plane, write down 1 to 3 goals for the month or quarter. Leave space to note actions for each goal and keep track of successes. This will help you keep an overview without getting overwhelmed.
32. 12-week plan with visual milestones
Draw a 12-week timeline with small flags, dots or stars at the important moments. Under each point, write down what you want to have achieved or done. Use symbols (such as a finish flag, trophy or plant) to make your progress visual. This way, every step will feel like a victory.
33. Habits with reward system
Link habits to small rewards. For example: Getting up early for 10 days = getting bubble tea. For each habit, draw a progress bar or a row of boxes to tick off. Once you achieve the sequence, put a sticker or drawing of your reward on the page. Works surprisingly motivating.
34. Focus goal of the week
Instead of five goals at once: choose a single focus goal each week. Draw a kind of spotlight or spotlight in your spread where you write out that goal. Write in small bullets below it why it matters, what you need and how to celebrate when you succeed.
35. "Don't-do" list
Sometimes you achieve more by not doing something. Make a spread with a list of habits, thoughts or actions you are trying to let go of this month. Think about: scrolling before bed, wanting to do everything yourself, making comparisons with others. Write what you want in its place.
36. Project tracker with roadmap
Do you have a larger project, such as a portfolio, move or side hustle? Create a page with the project at the centre. Draw lines to all subtasks, like a mind map. Add deadlines, required tools or blocking moments. Extra nice: colour everything in when it is finished.
37. Goal journal with reflection questions
Create a spread with space for 1 target per page. Start at the top with the question: What do I really want? and enter below: Why?, How do I tackle it?, What can stop me?, What happens if I do nothing? and How do I celebrate? Reflection + action in one.
38. Annual goals as a vision board
Instead of lists, stick on your annual goals in the form of pictures, quotes, drawings and keywords. Cut and paste, or draw it yourself. Leave the right side of the page blank so you can reflect there at the end of the year: what came out, what changed, what surprised you?
39. "What if..." motivation page
Pull out a page for one question: What if it does succeed? Fill the page with short phrases or visuals of what your life could be like if you achieve your goal. For example: "Then I feel stronger", "Then I sleep better", "Then I dare to have that conversation." Powerful motivation during difficult weeks.
40. Fallback plan spread
A mini-Plan B for each goal: What do I do if I relapse? Think of: "I miss a day of exercise → I exercise extra on Sundays". Or: "Too much stress → I plan 1 day of nothing." This spread prevents all-or-nothing thinking and helps you pursue goals more gently and realistically.
Mental health and reflection
41. Emotion compass by day
Draw a compass with emotions in four directions (happy, angry, scared, sad) and note each day which side was most present. Below it, write in one sentence why. It will help you recognise which feelings come back often - and what they want to say.
42. Thoughts dump with time of day
Use a page as a 'mental dustbin'. Write down all your thoughts of the moment, but also note the time of day. Over time, you may see patterns: do you brood mostly in the evening or just after getting up?
43. Self-talk log
Write down sentences you say to yourself when things get tough. And rewrite them in a loving way. For example: "I can't do anything" → "I'm still learning". This works like a mirror, but one that is soft.
44. Stress meter with triggers
Make a scale from 1 to 10 and indicate your stress level each day. Briefly note the biggest cause. You can also use colours for visual overview. This will help you recognise more quickly what takes your energy - and where you can create space.
45. "Today I was proud of..." spread
A page where you write down one thing you are proud of every day. Something big or something small - it doesn't matter. It's about learning to see all the things you already do, even on difficult days.
46. "I feel best when..." list
Make a list of moments when you feel really good. For example: After a walk, If I finish something, With music on in the car. This will be your personal first-aid kit in case of dips.
47. Reflection circle
Draw a circle with 6 faces: Energy, Rest, Relationships, Self-image, Fun, Focus. Give each surface a score from 1 to 5 and colour it in. Do this weekly or monthly. That way you can see at a glance where your attention may go.
48. Question card spread
Write down a series of self-reflection questions on loose lines or strips: What do I need?, What can I let go of?, What gives me energy? Pull one from time to time and answer it on the page next to it.
49. "Mental cleaning" checklist
Make a list of actions that will help you clear your head. For example: take a 5-minute walk, clear 1 drawer, take a hot shower. Hang it at the front of your journal as a reminder when everything feels too much for a while.
50. Mood collage
Cut, paste or draw things that reflect your mood of the week or month. Not with words - but with colours, shapes, images or structures. Creative and insightful when you can't find words.
Health, self-care and balance
51. Sleep tracker with dream symbol
For each day, create an icon of a moon, cloud or star and grade or colour your sleep quality. In addition, leave room for dream symbols - funny or absurd - to keep track of how your unconscious behaves.
52. Self-care bingo
Draw a 5×5 bingo card and fill each box with a small form of self-care. Such as: Clipping nails, 15 minutes of reading, Donate old clothes. Try to fill a row each week. Bonus: reward yourself with a treat.
53. Body check-in spread
Draw a silhouette of a body (just simple) and mark daily where you feel tension or energy. Write down what you did that day. After a few weeks, you will see how your body responds to your life.
54. Monthly motion tracker
Instead of just "exercised or not", keep track of how you moved. Yoga, walking, dancing in the kitchen, cycling to work - everything counts. Draw pictograms or use symbols by type of movement.
55. "Me-time" moments log
Create a spread where you write down all the moments when you took a moment to do something for yourself. As simple as drinking tea in silence or listening to a podcast. You only realise how much you actually do when you make it visible.
56. Healthy eating diary without judgement
Create a place where you keep track of what you eat, but without calories or goals. Just observe. Also write down how you felt before and after eating. That way you learn to listen to your body instead of just your head.
57. "I may also just..." list
A list of permissions you give yourself too few. For example: I can also just say no, I may also just cry, I'm also just not allowed to do anything. Reread these regularly as self-care moments.
58. Digital detox tracker
Make a week-long challenge in which you note down for each day how many hours you had screen time and how you felt afterwards. Draw a smiley face, colour area or use keywords. Super confrontational, but also liberating.
59. Rhythm planner for peace and energy
Draw a weekly schedule with morning, afternoon and evening rituals. Choose up to 2 things per block that energise you or make you want to pay attention to. Think about: light breakfast, no screen after 21:00, midday walk. Keep it feasible as well as flexible.
60. "How do I really feel today?" spread
A simple daily check-in with 3 questions:
- What do I feel physically?
- What do I feel emotionally?
- What do I need now?
Fill it in with keywords. Sometimes you discover you just needed to take a breath.
Books, series and hobbies
61. Bookshelf tracker
Draw a row of shelves and fill them with mini books. On each 'book' write the title of something you have read. Give it a colour by genre or score. This way, your reading history becomes a mini library on paper.
62. "Still want to read" list
Create a list of books you still want to read, including space for genre, page count and who recommended it to you. Add a symbol for books you already own, so you don't buy (or borrow) twice.
63. Series & movies log with ratings
Create a table where you keep track of which series or films you watched, with columns for: title, platform, who you watched with, and your personal rating in stars. Add icons like 🍿, 🎧 or 😴 for atmosphere.
64. Hobby progress tracker
Do you have a hobby such as crocheting, painting, puzzles or baking? Create a page where you keep track of projects. Write down the start date, what you learned and how it went. That way you can see your own growth in black and white.
65. Creative idea bank
A place where you collect all your creative inspirations: blog ideas, Instagram posts, DIY projects, painting inspiration... Write everything down as soon as it pops into your head. Add a symbol when you have executed it.
66. Book quote of the month
Each month, choose a sentence from a book that touched you. Write it out in beautiful handwriting or add a small drawing. After a year, you will have 12 sentences that meant something to you - a kind of timeline of your reading journey.
67. "Was this worth it?" list
Make a spread with things that cost you time (or money), such as concerts, courses or outings. Write whether it was worth it. Fun and instructive to see what you want to do more often - and what you don't need to do any more.
68. TBR vs read (To Be Read)
Divide a spread into two parts: your TBR list on the left, the books you have read on the right. Draw arrows, colours or connecting lines when you can cross off titles. This way you can see your progress and how your tastes are developing.
69. "My moment of the week" collage
Each week you pick one moment that stood out: a walk, a book, a conversation. You turn it into a little collage corner or mini-illustration. After 52 weeks, you will have a beautiful overview of what made you happy.
70. Bucket list for hobby projects
A list of creative projects you'd like to try, without pressure. Think about: an illustration in watercolour, learn to knit, write a short story. Give each item a block that you colour in as you tick it off - and perhaps note down the result immediately.
Travel, food and bucket lists
71. Travel log by destination
For each destination, create a mini-page with: country, city, highlights, dishes eaten, local customs and one surprising moment. Add flags or mini drawings. Great for remembrance as well as planning.
72. Packing list by season
Create four packing lists: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Add categories such as clothing, grooming, tech, snacks. Each list will have its own mood and colour palette. Never forget anything again.
73. "Dream trip" vision spread
Create a collage of a place you want to go someday. Use pictures, keywords, small illustrations, and write why you want to go there. Visualise the experience in advance, as motivation.
74. Food diary by feel
Instead of calories: keep track of what you eat and how it made you feel. Draw signs for each part of the day and write down in keywords: filling, cozy, stress-eating, energetic. That's how you get to know yourself better.
75. Favourite recipe spread
For each dish, write down the name, ingredients, why you like it and a quick number. For extra charm: draw a sign with the dish or the flag of the country of origin.
76. Coffee shop logbook
Keep track of which coffee shops you've been to and what you thought of them. Give ratings on atmosphere, coffee, and WiFi 😉 Add photos or attach the receipt.
77. "Flavours of the month" tracker
Each month try a new dish, flavour or cuisine. Make a spread with 12 boxes, and note in it what you have discovered. For example: Miso ramen in January, Turkish baklava in April.
78. My ultimate foodie bucket list
Make a list of dishes or restaurants you want to try one day. Give each item a category: local, international, high-end, street food. Colour in the bullet points once you have tasted it.
79. Travel memories spread
Create a spread with just mini-reminders in keywords. No structure, just sentences like: "That little cafe in Lisbon", "Sunrise on the train to Zurich".
80. Holiday stuff wish list
A wishlist specifically for travel: from practical things like packing cubes to luxury things like noise-cancelling headphones. Write down why you want it and how much it costs. Useful with holiday pay.
81. Budget trip planner
Set yourself a travel budget and plan a complete trip around it. Use tables for transport, accommodation, food and activities. Leave room for spending vs reality. Perfect for travellers with discipline (or without, who want to learn it).
82. "24 hours in..." mini-schedule
Plan a perfect day in a city you know or want to visit. What will you eat, where will you go, what time for what moment? Use hourly times as a guide. Creative as well as fun to fantasise about.
83. My most beautiful places in the world
A nostalgia spread in which you describe your favourite places: what you saw, smelled, heard. Tip: use senses as structure. For example: "In Florence, everything smelled of leather and espresso."
84. Local things I want to explore
You don't have to travel far. Make a list of places or experiences close to home that you have never done before. Think about: walk in unknown nature reserve, local market on Sunday, museum in your own city.
85. Meal plan for busy weeks
Draw a list for five days with easy, quick recipes. Add groceries per day and make it attractive with colours or food doodles. This will save time and avoid stress.
Random creative raids and fun lists
86. "If I had five lives..." spread
What would you do if you had five different lives? Create a mini-portrait for each 'life': maybe an artist in Paris, a farm life, a digital nomad. Playful and dreamy - good for reflection.
87. Things I always buy again
From your favourite shampoo to that one snack: what do you buy over and over again? Make a clear list of brands, shops and why it's your favourite. Handy and recognisable.
88. Things that make me laugh
Keep a list of memes, sayings, inside jokes and bizarre moments. Great to read back on a bad day.
89. "Before bedtime" routine overview
Draw your ideal evening ritual: which steps help you unwind? Combine self-care, reflection and technology disconnection. Make it visually appealing.
90. 30-day minimalism challenge
For each day, write a small action to de-clutter or simplify. For example: day 1 - throw away 5 items, day 7 - digitise your administration. Keep track of how you feel about it.
91. "My style" mood board spread
Cut and paste elements of your favourite clothing style, interior design, or visual preferences. Add keywords such as: quiet, warm wood, tough basics. You develop your own visual identity that way.
92. Quotes that shape me
A spread for phrases that have stayed with you for years. It could be from a book, film, song or your grandmother. Add small drawings or symbols with each quote.
93. "Mini poem of the day" page
Every day, write down 3 sentences about something that caught your eye. Not rhyming, not complicated. Just little poetry about life. For example: the smell of rain on stone / a bike with flowers / my head full of plans.
94. "I used to think..." list
Keep track of what you used to believe or think, and what you think about it now. Funny and philosophical at the same time. For example: "I thought you had to be an adult after 30."
95. Things I want to learn (someday)
Make a playful list of things you want to learn someday, without pressure. An instrument, a language, a craft. Give each item space for notes or resources.
96. Compliments that stuck with me
Write down sentences others have said to you that have touched you. Great to read back when you are momentarily unsure.
97. "One day I want..." collage
A visual brainstorm with words, pictures and dreams. No concrete goals - just anything that makes you curious or secretly long for.
98. "Why I was okay today" spread
Every day jot down one reason why you were okay today. Even on difficult days. This may be as small as: "I put on a clean jumper."
99. "My favourite sounds" list
From rain on the window to opening a book. Create an auditory spread and try to visualise sound with lines, waves or words.
100. "Everything I don't want to forget" list
Create a collectible spread for little things that touch your heart. A look, a phrase, a smell, a situation. Everything that gives colour to your life - in one loving jumble.
Hacks, tools and layout inspiration
101. Sticky note system
Create spreads where you use sticky notes for recurring tasks, ideas or weekly schedules. Swap them out easily without redrawing. Ideal if your journal needs to stay looking neat (or if you plan chaotically).
102. Flip-tab pages for extra space
Use small flaps or fold-out strips to put extra info on your spread. Perfect for monthly planners, secret goals or notes that you want to see but don't always need to be on screen.
103. Bullet key legend for symbol use
At the front of your journal, draw a 'key' with your own symbols: ● = task, ○ = appointment, ☐ = idea, ★ = important. You can recognise more quickly what is what, AND it makes your BuJo more visually consistent.
104. "Quick setup" layout
Design a weekly layout that you can draw in less than 5 minutes. For example: one box per day, plus a to-do list, mini habit tracker and quote of the week. Good for busy weeks when you don't have time for decoration.
105. Index hack with colours
Use colours in your index to immediately see what kind of spread it is. Yellow for goals, blue for reflection, pink for creativity. Create a little colour scheme for yourself. Extra handy if you use a lot of pages.
106. "Last page first" idea
Work from the back of your journal for quick brain dumps, to-do's or lists. That way, the front stays structured, and you have a place for chaos. Let them come together naturally in the middle.
107. Washi tape tabs
Stick a piece of washi tape to the side of an important spread (such as your monthly overview or favourite quote). That way, you can browse to it super fast. You can also colour-code by theme.
108. Bullet journal divided into sections
Instead of working chronologically, divide your journal into sections: planning, reflection, creative, self-care. Use tabs, ribbons or colour codes. Especially useful if you use a lot of fixed elements.
109. Spreads with grid layouts
Use squared paper or a dot grid to create tight layouts. Draw grids of 3×3 or 4×4 for visual overviews, trackers or weekly planning. Add a mini-doodle or sticker per box for atmosphere.
110. Layout templates on transparent paper
Draw your favourite layouts on transparent paper or plastic and lay them over a blank page as a template. This way you draw spreads super fast without measuring over and over again.
111. Dual habit tracker (start & check)
Instead of just checking off, leave two boxes open each day: one for start (did you think about it?) and one for finish (did you do it?). More nuance, less black and white.
112. "Mistakes I made" spread
Use a page to note mistakes, miscalculations or failed layouts. Not to criticise yourself, but to learn from them. Add tips for 'next time'.
113. Quick weekly review in 3 blocks
A small layout at the end of the week: What went well?, What could be better?, What do I take into next week? This is how you reflect briefly but powerfully.
114. Quotes on adhesive labels
Write beautiful phrases or affirmations on labels or sticker sheets and keep them in the back. Stick them whenever you feel like some positivity, without any extra writing.
115. Layout with slanted boxes
Break the habit of straight lines. Create diagonal spreads with slanted lines or mirrored elements. A visual twist that immediately stands out and wakes up your brain for a moment.
Connection, relationships and people
116. Relationship check-in spread
For partner, friend, parent or colleague: what went well this week, what do I want to do differently, what am I grateful for? Keep it short but honest. A reflection moment for your social side.
117. Friends tracker
Draw a page with circles or boxes for people in your life. Write down when you last had contact, what you do together and ideas for quality time. Remind you to pay attention where it counts.
118. "What I learned from you" page
Pick someone in your life every month - a friend, colleague, family member - and write down what you learned from them. Nice to read back and good for appreciation.
119. BuJo style birthday calendar
A spread with all birthdays by month, including space for gift ideas or reminders. Make it personal with small drawings next to each name.
120. Letters page (to yourself or others)
Set aside space for short letters. For example, to your younger self, your grandmother, your future self or someone you miss. You never have to send them - writing is enough.
121. Reminder list per person
Choose a loved one and make a list of memories you share together. From big events to little jokes. A spread full of warmth.
122. "Random acts of love" log
Write down all the little things you do for others - or that others do for you. Think: making a cup of tea, sending an unexpected card, hugging at a difficult time. Inspire you to be more kind.
123. Family party planner
Make a checklist for a family day, birthday or dinner party. Including who arranges what, what to eat, gift ideas and shopping. Ideal for an overview and peace of mind.
124. My people - mini portraits
Draw (simple) little dolls or symbols for the people close to you. Give each 'mini portrait' a colour, characteristic or quote that typifies them. Creative and meaningful.
125. Love samples overview
Use the five love languages (words, time, gifts, help, touch) and mark which one suits each person. Useful as a reminder of how to really reach someone.
126. My relationship with myself
Write down what you are proud of, where you sell yourself short, what you want to say to yourself more often. A gentle, honest check-in with the most important relationship you have.
127. Contacts page oldschool style
Like old times: a list of names, phone numbers, addresses, important dates. An analogue backup and a nice retro feel.
128. Conversation starter spread
Make a list of good questions to ask at a dinner, date or coffee moment. Such as: "What do you want to learn later?" or "What makes you feel at home?"
129. My inner circle
A page where you literally draw your most important people in a circle - who is close, who more distant? Helps reflect on time, energy and priorities.
130. Friendship moments log
Write down beautiful or funny moments you share with friends. Add date, location, and a smiley face or small drawing. That way, no memory will be lost.
Recurring rituals, inspiration and closures
131. Annual review in moments
Make a timeline of the year and note down for each month the moment that has stuck with you the most. Not necessarily the 'greatest', but the most meaningful. For example: the smell of spring on 3 April.
132. "What I learned this year" spread
At the end of each year, pull out a page for your lessons. Write down insights, breakthroughs, difficult moments and what you did with them. A wonderful wrap-up to read back on.
133. My favourite days ever
Make a list of your favourite days of your life. Write down what happened, why it felt that way, and what you want to take from it into the now.
134. Annual goals moodboard
Start your year with a collage or visual mix of your goals. Use colours, quotes, stickers, and keywords. Not tightly planned, but intuitive and inspiring.
'My year in figures' overview 135.
Pull out a page for numbers that say something about you: books read, miles walked, new recipes tried, days spent offline. Combine numbers with small drawings.
136. Inspiration page with favourite creators
Write down writers, artists, musicians or creatives who inspire you. Add quotes or image snippets. This will keep their energy alive in your journal.
137. Annual restart spread
A kind of 'journal reset'. Ask yourself 3 questions: What am I letting go of?, What do I want to bring?, What do I want to make room for? Perfect for December, but also after an intense period.
138. Reflection on old goals
Go back to goals you set before. Which ones did you achieve? Which ones did you let go of? Why? And what does that say about you? This makes you aware of growth without measuring everything against success.
139. Inspirational quotes reread spread
Pull out a page to collect inspirational phrases you wrote down earlier. Write them down again in a new font or with embellishments. Works refreshing as well as connecting.
140. Failed plans page
Lists of things you didn't do. Not with judgment, but with a smile. Sometimes you just changed direction - and that is valuable too.
141. Looking back with symbols
Use icons or emoji-like drawings to look back at a year or month: 🌞 = happy day, 💭 = many thoughts, 🎉 = milestone, 📉 = difficult day. Let your feelings speak in images.
142. "What makes me me" spread
Write down your favourite smells, words, colours, memories, places, songs, people, traits. A sweet portrait of who you are, at this moment in your life.
143. Year end in three words
At the end of the year: which three words capture your year? Capture them, draw them out, stick images to them. Short, powerful and often surprisingly revealing.
144. Holiday tracker
Draw a timeline of all the holidays or special occasions that are important to you. Think about birthdays, commemorations, traditions. Leave space to write something about them as soon as they have been.
145. "Little things that felt big"
Keep a list of things that seem small on paper but felt big to you. Such as: someone said thank you, I dared to say something, the sun was just rising when I got up.
146. Self-care inspiration page
A visual page full of ideas for moments of calm: reading a book, drinking fragrant tea, a clean room, favourite playlist. As soon as you are overexcited, you can scroll back to this.
147. What I would like to say (but didn't)
A spread for words you didn't utter. Notes to people, thoughts that lingered, or something you wanted to say one day. Relieving and enlightening.
148. Annual "feelings photo"
Draw how you feel at the end of the year. No text, just colours, shapes, waves, symbols. Then write one sentence to interpret it. Intuitive and surprisingly honest.
149. My bullet journal favourites
A list of your favourite spreads of the year. Why did they work well? What would you like to do more often? That way you learn from your own style as well as celebrate what works.
150. A sweet goodbye to your journal
When your journal is full, close with a note to the book itself. Thank it, name what it meant to you. It sounds crazy, but it makes the transition to a new BuJo especially personal.
Ready to get started yourself?
Whether you are a novice bullet journalist or have been using lines, colours and spreads for years: with these 150 bullet journal ideas, you will always have something to go back to. For busy weeks as well as empty days. For structure, for creativity, and above all: for yourself.
Use these ideas as inspiration, as a starting point or just as a stick. You don't have to apply them all - choose what suits you, leave the rest, and make your journal all yours, bit by bit.
And remember: a bullet journal doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be truly to be.
Have fun writing 💫
