Bullet Journal Ideas for beginners in 2024
Looking for bullet journal ideas to add to your notebook? In this post, I am going to share over 100 amazing Bullet Journal Collections for you to try.
The term collection might seem a bit confusing if you are a bujo newbie but it is essentially a group of related data from a particular topic. So it is just a fancy term for bullet journal topics.
I have loads of bullet journal list ideas below plus more detailed explanations about bujo collections, so be sure to keep reading! There is also a handy FREE Bujo collections checklist printable at the end of the post.
But before we start this post let’s go over again some of the important bullet journal setup ideas:
Bullet Journal Monthly Spreads
Bullet Journal Collections – You are here now!
Just simply click the links above if you need help with any of the Bujo terms and how-to’s, otherwise, let’s get started with all the amazing bujo collection ideas I have for you.
What is a Bullet Journal Collection? (aka bujo page)
If you are new to bullet journaling you might not know exactly what a bullet journal collection is.
Simply put a collection is just a bunch of related ideas grouped together, think of them as like bullet journal inserts, and they can be in any form!
It could be a list of things you plan to do, places to visit, things to buy, stuff to try, your future log… The list goes on indefinitely.
It could be literally anything!
In regards to the bullet journal method ( the original bullet journal concept ), some collections are inherited to the system, such as your daily and month logs, and most people use them.
Every log and entry in your bullet journal is a collection – because they are groups of related things.
However, we have also the Custom Bullet Journal Collections. These are collections that people make based on their own personal interests and needs.
It is pretty much anything else other than your bullet journal calendar pages.
For instance, a person may add bullet journal collections such as cleaning tasks, books to read, and bucket-list destinations.
Another person may have collections such as date night ideas, movies to watch collections and home improvement spreads.
Your awesome bullet journal collection spreads will be a reflection of what you need or want to track.
Bullet Journal Collection Ideas
As I mentioned above, collections in bullet journals can be anything! However, I have created a HUGE list of bullet journal pages and habit tracker ideas that will help you create your own custom collections.
I have separated them into different categories so you can browse through your personal interests.
Below are all the ideas for journals. Have fun finding new Bujo collections to try!
Productivity bullet journal ideas
Need cool bullet journal ideas for work or maybe you’re a student? Why not try these productivity spreads and pages below:
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To-do list
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Tasks tracker
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Homework assignments
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Business plan lists
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Project management
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Open projects
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Job search
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Time block notes
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Trackers
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Go-To Resources
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Goal setting
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Apps to Try
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Collaboration spreads
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Exam preparation
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Year in pixels for bullet journal
Physical and Mental Health collection pages
Popular health-related ideas for bullet journals:
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Weight loss tracker
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Mood tracker
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Habit tracker
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Sleep tracker
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Food diary
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Fitness Diary
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Workout routine
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Measurement tracker
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Period tracker
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Water Tracker
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Self Care ideas
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Medical history
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Medications
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Journal prompts
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Gratitude log
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Pay it forward spread
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Doodle spreads
Personal growth bujo ideas
Here are some of my favorite bullet journal page ideas for personal development collections:
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Level 10 Life
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Personal goals
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Health tracker
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Future log
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Wish list
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Professional development
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Affirmations
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Values
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Brain Dump
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Life changes
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Miracle Morning
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Quotes
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Skills to learn
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Volunteering
Household journal page ideas
To keep on top of all the household jobs it can be a great idea to add house-related journaling lists. Here are a few inspiring ideas for your bullet journal book:
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Meal planner
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Recipe lists
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Shopping list
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In-season produce
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Chore list
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Spring cleaning notes
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Daily cleaning to-do lists
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Weekly cleaning to-do lists
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Home improvements
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Konmari spread
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Big purchases
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Event planning
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Birthday/holiday list
Family life collection ideas
Here you can get super creative and have pages in your journal to list or track family-related items. Below are some list journal ideas for family life collections:
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Funny quotes from your kids
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Places to bring your family
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Date ideas (couples, parents, etc)
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Family game night ideas
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Social groups/playdate groups
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School shopping lists
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Allergy/diet info
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Insurance info
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Pet tracker/info
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Contact info (medical, insurance, family, etc)
Favorite interests bujo page ideas
Here are some bullet journal spreads that you can add to your notebook to keep tabs on the stuff you love:
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Favorite movies
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Favorite TV shows
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Favorite songs and artists
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Books to read
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Books already read
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Things and activities to do
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Favorite quotes
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Activities to do
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Capsule wardrobe
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Scripture
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Prayer list
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Crafts to try
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Washi Tape Swatch
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Fave or Reference Websites
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YouTube videos
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Favorite pins
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Favorite things on Instagram
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Favorite Bujo Fonts
Financial bullet journal page ideas
Need help saving for that dream item or just need help getting your finances in order? Try some of the collections in this list.
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Specific savings goals
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Budget spreads
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Daily personal expenses
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Daily business expenses
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Records for tax returns
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Household finance info
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Debt tracker
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Bill payment tracker
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Money savings challenges
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No spend
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Couponing
Travel journal list ideas
Don’t forget to add some bullet journal inspiration related to travel and outdoorsy activities. These collections are fun and you can fill it up throughout the entire year.
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Places to go and see (bullet journal bucket list)
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Vacation planning
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Saving money for travel
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Places you have been
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Shopping list for traveling items
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Packing list
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Souvenirs to bring back
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National parks visited
Bullet Journal Ideas Free Printable
Use this handy checklist to tick off ideas you have tried or even highlight the collections you want to try in your bujo next!
Best Bullet Journal Ideas for pretty spreads
When you are done choosing which pages you will be adding to your bullet journal notebook don’t forget to add some details to make it your own. You can do this with color, doodles, stickers, or other creative methods.
You can use washi tapes and sticky notes to add not only color to your page but also to keep using the same spread even when tracked items change every week, as it is the case with a shopping and meal planner.
I hope you enjoyed this list of journal planner ideas and that it has helped you create collections that suit you and your lifestyle.
Tell me, what are your favorite bullet journal collections? Or some bullet journal ideas that you can’t live without?
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Joanne macquire
Saturday 19th of November 2022
I have created a mental health bullet journal also for use as a recovery book
Bob
Tuesday 21st of December 2021
Bullet journal go brrrrrrrrr with all of the ideas now thx ^ ^ ————-
Millie
Wednesday 25th of December 2019
Would steps in pixels be a good idea? Each color representing 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, etc.
Oro
Saturday 20th of May 2023
I've done this before and it's amazing thanks for mentioning it for all the others looking for ideas
Abi
Monday 18th of January 2021
I think it would be a great idea for u to do that👌🙂
Diary of a Journal Planner
Saturday 11th of January 2020
That's a great idea Millie. It's always fun to make your journal just how you like with personal ideas.
Kaci
Wednesday 23rd of October 2019
I do cosplay and costume design, so one of my favorite bujo collections is my cosplay to-do's and the sketches of my plans :)
I also really liked when I did an anxiety tracker. I did it with stickers. They were green, orange, and red. Greens were good days, orange were okay days, and red were full-panic days. It was nice to see my progress when I got better at managing it. :)
Diary of a Journal Planner
Thursday 24th of October 2019
Oh, I love the idea with the Cosplay Kaci! It sounds so much fun. And trackers are amazing aren't they? It kind of blows my mind that just becoming more aware of our feelings, moods etc can make such a difference. You will have to show us some pictures of your cosplay to-do maybe? We love seeing our readers pages.