How to Set Up Your First Bullet Journal: Annual Planning & Goal Setting

As the New Year begins, many people are starting their first bullet journal. In this short video I'll show you how to set up your bullet journal and avoid many of the mistakes people make. Watch the Bullet Journal Basics series here!    • Bullet Journal Basics   Ready to focus and actually achieve your goals? Grab the "Most Productive Week Ever" planner for just $9 and start making real progress on the projects that count. https://mattragland.podia.com/mpwe-pl... The main thing to keep in mind is to keep your first bullet journal simple. Follow the original bullet journal method of rapid logging, using signifiers, and keeping a future/monthly log. Just these simple steps will help you stay on track. Another habit trick I use is to hook up the practice of bullet journal reviews to an existing habit, like brushing my teeth. After brushing at night, I'll spend 5-10 minutes going over the day and noting my top tasks for tomorrow. Then I place the bullet journal on my desk, open to the day, so it's the first thing I see when I start work. I hope this video helps get you started with setting up your first bullet journal. It's a great practice and one that can help you focus on the tasks and projects that matter most. === Journals === Channel Sponsorship Support the brands who support the channel! http://mattragland.com/sponsors Sponsored Notebook http://mattragland.com/notebooks Bullet Journal Supplies https://www.amazon.com/shop/mattragland ================================================== My name is Matt Ragland and I make videos about using a minimalist bullet journal to focus on what matters most to you. I’ll show you how to use concepts like 10 Blocks, Time Tracking Grids, and Project Timelines to quickly see what needs to be done and when. You can look for these videos every week, so please hit subscribe to stay in the loop for each new show! ================================================== Learn more about the 10 Blocks here:    • A Minimalist Bullet Journal Week: The 10 B...   and Time Tracking here:    • A Simple Time Tracker for the Minimalist B...   Download all of my Bullet Journal productivity resources, including the 10 Block Method, Time Tracking Grids, and Monthly Plan at http://bulletjournalguy.com. You'll also be able to enter the 5 Day Time Track Challenge to see where your time is spent each day. Pens Pentel Energel: http://amzn.to/2HvgCus Staedtler Triplus Fineliner: http://amzn.to/2BFq7GW Notebook from Baron Fig Get $10 off your first Baron Fig order with my code: http://baronfig.refr.cc/mcragland ================================================== You can find me in other places too, like... Website: http://mattragland.com Medium:   / mattragland   Instagram   / bulletjournalguy   Twitter   / mattragland   Music from Broke for Free: https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ Calendar print: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignMondo