Future log Begin your bullet journal with a future log. This will provide an overview of what you plan to accomplish in the next six months to a year. In this section, write down long-term goals or big events to look forward to. January * Move out of apartment * Send first draft to publishers February * Begin renovations on new house * Work on publisher edits * Begin workout routine March * Finalize second draft * Complete renovations * Mark and Theresa wedding Monthly log example In your monthly log, you’ll break down larger goals into more manageable tasks, to be completed over the course of each month. It’s a good idea to sort tasks into categories, such as “Work,” “Family,” or “Social.” February Home Improvement * Paint hallway * Pick out curtains Work * Finish Chapter 1 * Proofread earlier drafts Friends/Travel * Buy California tickets * Mom and Dad’s anniversary (Feb 12) Daily log example Here, focus on the daily tasks or goals you would like to complete. Your daily log should contain items that are too small for the monthly or future log. It can be helpful to structure your daily log as a checklist, so that you can mark the items you’ve completed. February 4 - 8 Completed Monday, 2/4 Finish painting the hall (House) Finish Chapter 1 edits (Work) Yes Dinner with Alice (Social) Yes Tuesday, 2/5 Send Chapter 1 to publisher (Work) Pick out curtains (House) Buy present for Alice (Social)