6 Potent Tiny Hacks to Boost the Power Of Bullet Journaling
Make the most effective 2-minute daily habit even stronger
I first sent this to my 3300+ 2-Minute Bullet Journal users a week ago. To get such value-adding posts in your inbox, grab the free 2-Minute Journaling Notion Template.
“This simple habit is #1? What B.S.,” my jaw had dropped.
The YouTuber Improvement Pill had ranked bullet journaling #1 in his habit tier list — even above exercise, meditation, and reading!
Fast-forward a year to today, I (almost) agree.
No other 2-minute habit structures your whole day, avoids distractions, and keeps you focused.
“Bullet Journaling is among the perfect ways to help you track the past, organize the present, and plan for the future.”
— Ryder Carrol
While my free Notion template covers my exact 2-minute journaling process, here are 6 additional hacks to maximize its power:
- Stack Journaling Atop Your Morning Routine — or any habit you’ve already built. The idea is to let journaling “piggyback” on existing consistency.
- Journal Either in The Evening or the Morning — the former lets you pre-plan and review. The latter injects your day with structure and focus right away.
- Prefer Physical Journaling over Digital Journaling — as it is scientifically proven to be more therapeutic and effective than digital journaling. Use a notebook — or the specifically designed 2-Minute Paperback Bullet Journal.
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- No-Excuse Adaptability — Journal on Notion/Notes, by hand physically, on scrap paper, or even mentally. The technique is so simple — there’s no excuse!
- Never Break Your Consistency Chain — the easiest habit consistency hack is daily tracking. While the paperback journal comes with bonus printable/Excel trackers — tracking is as simple as ticking Xs off on a calendar.
- Focus on Function, not Aesthetics — your goals/priorities matter more than legible writing and “neatness.” Case in point:
If you want to avoid dirty entries and the hassle of hand-copying the format daily, the paperback 2-minute journal will help — it marries function with aesthetics.
The less-powerful digital alternative? The free 2-minute Notion template — newly updated with a one-click daily journaling page.
Physical or digital, morning or evening, Journal.
Whatever helps you stay the most consistent is the best “journaling” hack.
Any doubts/questions about any of the hacks, the paperback journal, or bullet journaling?
Leave a comment below or DM me on Twitter. I’ll be happy to answer.
Godspeed and Regards,
Neeramitra Reddy
