My Bullet Journal Spread - May 2021
A new month is such a great time for a fresh start! But… have you ever gotten to the end of a month and felt a little… lost? It can be hard to look at a new month with excitement (especially if you’ve just come through a really tough season). Keep reading to see my bullet journal set up for May!
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I absolutely LOVE this time of the month, because preparing my bullet journal set-up is my FAVORITE! But… if I’m being totally honest, the end of April was ROUGH. 😳 My monthly review this month was definitely the reset my mindset desperately needed.
So, first of all… what’s the point of preparing for a new month? Well, my planning-friends already know this little secret, but if you’re a recovering Hot Mess like me, then you might need to hear this:
Yeah, my brain exploded when I learned that, too. 🤯 See; I didn’t start out as a born-organized person. Oh, NO... My planning process has slowly built over YEARS of being totally dis-organized and forgetful. I do my best to prepare and plan for a new month because if I do, I am able to be so much MORE intentional with my time.
Bullet Journaling works best for me because it still gives me plenty of wiggle-room for my freedom loving heart. I love the thrill of empty pages, and the ability to decorate and doodle makes my creative heart happy. 😊
Are you ready to see my Bullet Journal Set-Up for May?
Like I mentioned earlier, the first step to preparing for a new month is doing a Monthly Review. This helps me let go of the stuff that didn’t go well in the previous month, remember and celebrate what went well! I also take a few moments to prepare ahead for the next month — think about what might be stressful, and how I could get head of it.
Then, I take a look at my previous monthly layout inside my bullet journal. I check off the items I accomplished on my to-do list, fill in dates on my habit tracker, and take some time to write some notes under the “What’s Working” and “What’s Not Working” section.
Next, it’s time to gather the art supplies (I used my Arteza Watercolor Pencils) and start doodling. 🙂
The final result always makes me SO happy — I absolutely love how this spread turned out! (Click here to see a time-lapse of my layout!
