In this video, Masha introduces the bullet journal system, a planning and organizational method that uses a notebook to track the past, organize the present, and plan the future. She discusses the basics of the system, including choosing a notebook, creating a key or index, and designing spreads for different time periods (year, month, week).
Masha shares her personal preferences for notebooks, including dot-grid and blank notebooks, and suggests using a pen with quick-drying ink to avoid smudging. She also provides tips on how to keep the diary from being abandoned, such as keeping it always at hand and not being too hard on oneself if some days are not filled out.
The video also covers various spreads, including:
* Monthly spreads: options for designing a calendar or to-do list for the month
* Weekly spreads: examples of how to layout a week's worth of tasks and appointments
* Collections: a section of the notebook for storing thematic lists or information, such as habit trackers, sleep and mood trackers, or expense accounts
Masha concludes by discussing how to plan and set up a bullet journal, including deciding on the spreads to include, sketching out a rough draft, and determining the sequence and design of the spreads. She encourages viewers to participate in a competition and to subscribe to her channel for more content.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker's name is Masha.
2. The topic of the video is how to start keeping a diary using the bullet journal system.
3. A bullet journal is a planning system that helps track the past, organize the present, and plan the future.
4. A bullet journal can be used to write down to-do lists, plans, goals, thoughts, habits, and progress in a specific area of life.
5. To start a bullet journal, you need a pen and a single notebook.
6. The notebook can be in any format, as long as it is convenient and liked by the user.
7. Popular notebook brands for bullet journaling include Moleskine and Falafel.
8. It is recommended to choose a notebook with super thick sheets.
9. A5 and A6 are common notebook sizes for bullet journaling.
10. The speaker prefers a dot-grid notebook for bullet journaling.
11. To set up a bullet journal, you need to number all the pages.
12. A table of contents and a system for designating cases are important components of a bullet journal.
13. The system for designating cases includes special icons, such as a cross for a completed task and an arrow for a moved task.
14. A bullet journal can include various spreads, such as a calendar, a monthly spread, and a weekly spread.
15. The monthly spread can include a to-do list, a calendar, and space for notes.
16. The weekly spread can include a to-do list, a calendar, and space for notes.
17. It is recommended to keep the bullet journal always at hand and to decorate empty spaces with stickers or motivational phrases.
18. A habit tracker, a sleep tracker, and an expense account are useful pages to include in a bullet journal.
19. The speaker recommends grouping all collections after the calendar and arranging the spread and monthly spreads in order.
20. The original system of bullet journaling includes mixing collections with monthly and weekly spreads.
21. To plan a bullet journal, it is recommended to decide on the spreads you want to make, sketch out a rough design, and decide on the sequence of spreads.
22. The speaker recommends answering two questions before starting to fill out the diary: what spreads do I want to see in my diary, and what will they look like?
23. The video includes a competition where viewers can win a notebook.
24. The speaker provides a promo code for a 15% discount on purchases on the Falafel Books website.