Small Format Bullet Journal: Trial & Error

I use the lechturm 1917 dotted medium notebook right now. I used to use the Moleskein one, but this one is just a little wider and I like it more. Like most people, I’ve played around with the BuJo formats, and I think I’ve finally settled on one I like. I never finish my “to-do” in one day so the constant migration we’re “supposed” to do drives me nuts. I also like to see my week at one time. (I’m an incessant planner) Because of these, I’ve gone to a 2-page spread a week, with calendar-type boxes spanning the top of both pages with all the major events and to-dos in them. Then below that, I list more mundane to-do stuff and other list etc. Since it’s all right there, I don’t tend to migrate stuff every day that I don’t get done. I don’t think I’d want anything smaller because it would be harder for me to make this work.

I use a Moleskine pocket grid cahier notebook. Not too expensive. Not too thick. Not to big. Not too heavy. I draw in a week over two pages for appointments and deadlines. I write my shopping lists in the back of the book or use a sticky note. I keep journal notes and wishlists and ideas in the notebook itself. Phone numbers/email addresses I need get written on the inside covers. This gets me through the day. At the end of the month, I look over the wishlists and ideas and go forward with the ones I want to on my computer for research, etc.

I’m interested to see how you feel about the small notebook after some more time. I’m just getting back into bullet journaling and really want mine to be extra portable. I’m going to start with one small notebook, but love the idea of the subscription so that you have a constant stream without having to think about it.

I am so envious of your Fieldnotes subscription, I agree with you that their marketing & design are awesome.

Ive been bulletjournaling on and of for years too, but still struggle with making a list of to-dos for the day! :/