Bullet Journaling + Junk Journaling + Interstitial Journaling

My journaling is a mix of bullet journaling + junk journaling + interstitial journaling. This is a joyful and achievable mix for me that doesn't feel like work, though it assists work.

I keep my notebook open next to me as a regulatory artifact and as working memory.

Bullet Journaling

Bullet journaling (BuJo) is an analog organizational system created by Ryder Carroll, designed to be a customizable, flexible method for tracking the past, organizing the present, and planning for the future — all in a single notebook.

The core of bullet journaling is rapid logging: capturing information in short, scannable bullets using a simple symbol system.

• actions/tasks get a dot (•),
• events get a circle (○),
• notes get a dash (–),
• moods get an equal sign (=),
• and actions can be migrated (›), scheduled (‹), or marked done (×).
• NAME = Notes, Actions, Moods, Events.

This quick notation means you spend less time writing and more time doing.

Key components:

• Index — a running table of contents at the front of the notebook, so you can always find what you need.
• Future Log — a bird's-eye view of the months ahead for long-range events and goals.
• Monthly Log — a two-page spread with a calendar view and a task list for the month.
• Daily Log — where most of the action happens: a running stream of tasks, events, notes, and thoughts for the day.
• Collections — any custom spread you add: habit trackers, reading lists, project pages, brain dumps, reference pages. These are where BuJo gets personal and powerful.