How to overcome the fear of perfection in bullet journaling?
Like many of us, you experienced the fear of not being perfect. Often you don't start a bullet journal because you fear you won't create those ideal spreads as you have seen on Instagram or other social platforms.
When I first started my bullet journal, my hands were literally shaking from fear of messing up. It doesn't matter if I wanted to write something or draw. I was so scared I ruin my journal and that it won't be perfect like those I saw, and people even won't like them.
Eventually, I overcame my fear of perfectionism and learned that my bullet journal doesn't have to be perfect. All those mistakes make your bujo unique.
Here I some small tips that will help you overcome your fear. With small steps at a time, you will learn to enjoy your bujo. You don't even have to be artistic to create beautiful spreads!
Free dotted paper for A5, A4, Half-Letter, Letter, Happy Planner Big and
Happy Planner Classic!
Use a ring or disc-bound planner/journal with changeable pages
With this planner, you can take in and out the pages how you like.
When you don't like a page you created, you can simply take it out and make another.
You can use different types of paper to fit your needs—for example, watercolor paper to add a painting to your journal.
It's simple to rearrange the order of your pages.
You can change the cover of your journal depending on what you like at the moment.
All you need is a puncher.
Stickers
If your lettering isn't what you like, use stickers.
There are stickers for headers, calendars, days, trackers, quotes, and more.
Use stickers to add a more artistic look to your bujo.
Washi tapes
They add a more aesthetic look to your bullet journal.
There are so many washi tapes that you can choose from and fit your style or a bujo theme.
They are relatively cheap, easy to use, and look so great!
You can use them in different ways to add an exciting look to your bujo.
Stencils
The easiest way to draw shapes, boxes, and headers, letters, or numbers.
There a variety to choose from, and you can use them all over again.
They are easy to use.
Stamps
A tricky way is to use stamps to stamp shapes, boxes, headers, letters, or numbers.
There a variety to choose from, and you can use them all over again.
They are easy to use however a bit messy too.
Crafting paper
An easy way to add colors to your bullet journal.
They come pre-printed with different designs and sizes.
You can use them as dividers.
Use junk journaling as an inspiration to create unique spreads with crafting paper.
Digital bullet journal spreads
Very popular already designed bujo spreads.
They come in different designs and paper sizes.
You can use them repeatedly all over again.
You can get a simple design and decorate it to your style.