Loved this video. And love how everyone seem to be returning to the original intention of the bullet journal. So many people realize how much time is spent designing spreads vs actually being productive and utilizing bujo as the tool it was intended to be used for. Love it so much
The advice and overall calmness that shines through in all of your videos is what keeps me coming back to your channel. The spreads are secondary to me, but just as awesome! Stamp away! 😍 So happy to see you back posting, and I hope you get to see your family soon. ❤️
Your voice is so lovely to hear again! I'm glad to hear you've been able to survive this crazy world. The basics are so timeless and elegant, your journal is a statement. Love this video!
Welcome back! When I first started my bullet journal journey, I started too ambitious and had to go back to basics with something more simple. Life has its ebbs and flows. I keep a separate work and personal journal for various reasons, but I am already considering stripping my work journal back to those same basics -- again. Productivity over pretty, if you will. I love this set up. Sure, It's simple, but it's also beautiful.
I am so happy you are back. It is a tough time for sure. We were supposed to fly back home to visit my mom in Germany last May, that never happened. It is hard and sad. My mom is going to be 84 this year and we don't know how much time we have left. Hang in there ❤️
I have no opportunity to see my parents already for three years now, and pandemic made it completely impossible... your words touched my heart. Wish you a very good year, keep going, love your vids
Good to have you back! Last year I found myself at a point in my bullet journal journey, where I realised that I'm doing the opposite - I was restricting myself in every aspect. I was worried about the number of pages I use, worried about the themes being a childish and pathetic thing to care for at 28yo, the same goes for my personal journal spaces - I used to leave just a little bit of space so as not to be too teen-like with my neverending entries (which calm me down). And then, at some point I decided to try out the running log. And it was just what I needed. I'm still a little bit embarassed, but in the end I'm the only one who sees my journal, so why should I be so self-conscious about it? No matter if you need to go back to basics or go all out - it's your personal space, do what you want ❤
i'm so happy i found this video! to be honest, i already gave up bullet journaling because i just couldn't maintain it and i feel so pressured doing it. it's all because of what social media shows. :( but because i'm now an adult and i somehow need to track my finances, things-i-need-to-do, work related stuff, habits, etc., i really need to have a planner. but since i don't like using premade planners due to personal reasons, now i'm back to bullet journaling. i reminded myself that i only need it to be simple, functional, and not aesthetically forced and this video of yours is really helpful! thank you so much!
I like the simplicity of things. I do agree with you that our journal and planners are supposed to enhance our life. I hope you continue to rekindle the joy of using your planner and journal. Don’t over think about the viewers. I for one, appreciate you sharing your journey with your planners with me. The simpler the set up, the more powerful they are. Cos there’s a lot more space for your personal touch to fill it up. Hope you’re feeling a lot better in 2021.
Its so strange to me that many people feel this way, I’ve heard at least a couple, that they stopped doing all the designs etc. but it was never about the design? Like I found the easiest and the fastest spreads to draw out and that work for me and I’ve been using them exclusively for almost 2 years now. You all are making it so much more complicated than it should be
I started out doing everything by hand. When it got to the point where I believed that it took too much time. I moved my creativity digital. I found fancy fonts. Free downloadable clip art. I still am creative but it only takes a fraction of the time because the basic template stays the same and I don't have to recreate something that works for me. If I want to move something it's only a click of a button. Enjoy your process, but know that if it stops working for you, that you have options. And you can always tip in some elements and still do others by hand. 💖🌞🌵😷
I have found that giving myself a set few pens for colour and if I’m in the mood a set font for titles makes making spreads quickly. However I definitely have found that if I know I’m going to have a really busy month I make sure the “theme” is super simple. My may is going to be evil so I’ve got three colors of blue and a really simple wave shape if I want to be fancier.
Thank you so much! No, I think one insert will last me about 3-5 months, depending. For now I only use a calendar, habit tracker and running lists as my monthly setup, so it won't take that much space. ❤️
So good to see you're back! I love your setup and the journal! The rustic character of the leather fits to your handwriting so well 🥰❤️❤️❤️ Wishing you all the strength you need after this rough past year ❤️
I just came here for the handwriting video but I'm just amazed by how very peaceful your content is. Be kind with you an take your time! Have a nice day
I love it! Simple doesn’t mean not beautiful.... I think it looks amazing, clean, organized, relaxing and useful. Sometimes we love to use all the colors of the rainbow but it’s also ok when we only want simplicity. Nothing is more sure than change, so, do what you feel is the right thing for you at this moment. I’m glad to hear you’re doing better and hopefully you will see your family very soon. A big hug from Germany. P.S. Lola says Hello! To Hiro 🐶❤️
This is incredible! I’m doing the same thing this year, a minimalistic bujo! The thing I wanted to work on this year was hand lettering so the only artistic things in my bujo are my titles. It’s a huge change coming from a bright and colourful journal full of pictures and washi tape. I’m glad you’re making videos about your journal, it’s so helpful to me! I hope we can all remember the true purpose of bullet journaling this year.
I was also. Completely un motivated to even care about productivity or even look at my bullet journal last year. I am nearly starting to get the spark back. We are getting better.
Very happy to see a new video from you! I went through almost the exact same process of letting go of my bullet journal, because the pressure of it being an art piece as well, was more then I could muster at times. For this year I got myself a very simple looking notebook and my only supplies are a black fineliner, stamps and black ink. The clean, minimalist look helps me to keep it "no pressure" and motivates me much better. And I just want to say that your handwriting exercises have given a great result. Your handwriting in these spreads looks awesome!
This was a very nice reminder on keeping things simple. I've been struggling with the same feeling of wanting to abandon my bullet journal. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.
Hi I'm new to you channel and just wanted to say I loved the video and your honest dialogue about bullet journaling and your journey! It's so refreshing to see and hear a blogger address the reality and not just ignoring it.
I love your setup, very simple and straightforward. Simplicity is definitely beautiful, we tend to forget that. Thank you for the positive message at the end of the video ❤️
It’s always nice to see your videos, I’m glad you’re back! This setup is lovely, I really like the notebook format and the stamps. Your handwriting is awesome 😍
It’s good to see you back again! Your videos were the first I ever watched on bullet journaling, and I recently started posting planning videos as well because I was inspired by your content! My style is definitely not minimal, but simple does NOT mean boring, and I’m excited to see what you continue to share of your journal! Keep doing what works for you. 🖤 (Also oh my gosh Hiro is b e a u t i f u l)
This was lovely, I am also going back to basics with my BuJo after not using it for most of 2020 so it is wonderful to see what a simple yet beautiful set up you have created here
I understand your hardships I had tested +ve I know how it feels. I don't know you, I've never seen you BUT I've just fallen in love with your VOICE...😇❤
Hello, I have been following you for a long time, I love it when your videos appear and I share what you say, I love how minimal your bullet is, especially elegant, I send you a greeting from Murcia, Spain :).
Where are the inserts from? I didn’t see it listed when I clicked on the link. I saw that the travelers note book covers were made from a brown craft paper but your are more of a gray color.
The inserts are from the 'Travelers Notebook' company as well, so you can usually buy them wherever you can find the cover. The inserts come in different colors depending on the paper - so dotted paper has a grey-ish cover. Hope this helps! 😬❤️
Honestly, i didnt like it since you start doing it simple. I want you to think yourself like as an Ikea Showroom designer. You don’t have to live in it, use it, or even make it practical. As a viewer myself, I only got inspirations from you, but not copy your work. cuz i have to customize details for me anyway. Being minimal is such a waste of your precious gift, i guess. Do it with your private journal, and please show us the aesthetics. I know minimal journal video takes the similar amount of effort and exhaustion while making it. Then why waste your energy? Make a artsy one without the pressure of perfection for the actual, practical usage. We don’t need last month’s flip through. We want your quality sense of art.
Honestly, Having handwriting as good as yours is more than enough to make it pretty. I loved your setup.
It's good to see you back again😍
Loved this video. And love how everyone seem to be returning to the original intention of the bullet journal. So many people realize how much time is spent designing spreads vs actually being productive and utilizing bujo as the tool it was intended to be used for. Love it so much
i do have to note though that being creative and doing selfcare is just as productive as work
I was so excited to see the notification for this video =) Welcome back and thanks for a lovely video!
The advice and overall calmness that shines through in all of your videos is what keeps me coming back to your channel.
The spreads are secondary to me, but just as awesome! Stamp away! 😍 So happy to see you back posting, and I hope you get to see your family soon. ❤️
Your voice is so lovely to hear again! I'm glad to hear you've been able to survive this crazy world. The basics are so timeless and elegant, your journal is a statement. Love this video!
Thank you so much Kala, that means a lot! ❤️
Welcome back! When I first started my bullet journal journey, I started too ambitious and had to go back to basics with something more simple. Life has its ebbs and flows. I keep a separate work and personal journal for various reasons, but I am already considering stripping my work journal back to those same basics -- again. Productivity over pretty, if you will. I love this set up. Sure, It's simple, but it's also beautiful.
I am so happy you are back.
It is a tough time for sure.
We were supposed to fly back home to visit my mom in Germany last May, that never happened. It is hard and sad. My mom is going to be 84 this year and we don't know how much time we have left.
Hang in there ❤️
I have no opportunity to see my parents already for three years now, and pandemic made it completely impossible... your words touched my heart. Wish you a very good year, keep going, love your vids
I can really relate to that, your bullet journal is perfect the way it is, it is exactly the way i want my bullet journal to be simple and elegant
Good to have you back! Last year I found myself at a point in my bullet journal journey, where I realised that I'm doing the opposite - I was restricting myself in every aspect. I was worried about the number of pages I use, worried about the themes being a childish and pathetic thing to care for at 28yo, the same goes for my personal journal spaces - I used to leave just a little bit of space so as not to be too teen-like with my neverending entries (which calm me down). And then, at some point I decided to try out the running log. And it was just what I needed. I'm still a little bit embarassed, but in the end I'm the only one who sees my journal, so why should I be so self-conscious about it? No matter if you need to go back to basics or go all out - it's your personal space, do what you want ❤
i'm so happy i found this video! to be honest, i already gave up bullet journaling because i just couldn't maintain it and i feel so pressured doing it. it's all because of what social media shows. :( but because i'm now an adult and i somehow need to track my finances, things-i-need-to-do, work related stuff, habits, etc., i really need to have a planner. but since i don't like using premade planners due to personal reasons, now i'm back to bullet journaling. i reminded myself that i only need it to be simple, functional, and not aesthetically forced and this video of yours is really helpful! thank you so much!
I am happy that you are back ❤️ always love your videos
Your simplicity is beautiful. It's good to hear your voice and see your setup. Please know that you are appreciated.
Thank you so much, that means a lot!! ❤️
I'm actually so early wow! Love your channel and your setups! 😍
You're going a great job, keep it up. 😌💜
I like the simplicity of things. I do agree with you that our journal and planners are supposed to enhance our life. I hope you continue to rekindle the joy of using your planner and journal. Don’t over think about the viewers. I for one, appreciate you sharing your journey with your planners with me. The simpler the set up, the more powerful they are. Cos there’s a lot more space for your personal touch to fill it up. Hope you’re feeling a lot better in 2021.
I'm all for the minimal bullet journal! Love this setup -- glad you're feeling better.
Its so strange to me that many people feel this way, I’ve heard at least a couple, that they stopped doing all the designs etc. but it was never about the design?
Like I found the easiest and the fastest spreads to draw out and that work for me and I’ve been using them exclusively for almost 2 years now.
You all are making it so much more complicated than it should be
Simple absolutely doesn’t mean boring! These are lovely spreads!
I started out doing everything by hand. When it got to the point where I believed that it took too much time. I moved my creativity digital. I found fancy fonts. Free downloadable clip art. I still am creative but it only takes a fraction of the time because the basic template stays the same and I don't have to recreate something that works for me. If I want to move something it's only a click of a button. Enjoy your process, but know that if it stops working for you, that you have options. And you can always tip in some elements and still do others by hand. 💖🌞🌵😷
I’m so glad you’re back, Cristina! I’ve missed you and your common sense creativity. Best wishes for a far better year for you and your Hiro.
This is exactly how I’ve been feeling! It’s very freeing to just keep the pages minimal with no pressure. I use it much more now.
I have the same issue. I am focusing on my intentional planning vs. creativity and art. When you think about it, planning is an aspect of art.
I love how minimalist and efficient this setup is. Your handwriting is gorgeous! Thank you for making another video. 💕
I have found that giving myself a set few pens for colour and if I’m in the mood a set font for titles makes making spreads quickly. However I definitely have found that if I know I’m going to have a really busy month I make sure the “theme” is super simple. My may is going to be evil so I’ve got three colors of blue and a really simple wave shape if I want to be fancier.
I love the simplicity of your spreads. They are basic, but they are still beautiful. Do you use one insert per month?
Thank you so much! No, I think one insert will last me about 3-5 months, depending. For now I only use a calendar, habit tracker and running lists as my monthly setup, so it won't take that much space. ❤️
Really like how minimal your journal is. Looking forward to seeing more content from you and your bullet journal journey.
So good to see you're back! I love your setup and the journal! The rustic character of the leather fits to your handwriting so well 🥰❤️❤️❤️ Wishing you all the strength you need after this rough past year ❤️
I just came here for the handwriting video but I'm just amazed by how very peaceful your content is. Be kind with you an take your time! Have a nice day
I love it! Simple doesn’t mean not beautiful.... I think it looks amazing, clean, organized, relaxing and useful. Sometimes we love to use all the colors of the rainbow but it’s also ok when we only want simplicity. Nothing is more sure than change, so, do what you feel is the right thing for you at this moment. I’m glad to hear you’re doing better and hopefully you will see your family very soon. A big hug from Germany. P.S. Lola says Hello! To Hiro 🐶❤️
This is incredible! I’m doing the same thing this year, a minimalistic bujo! The thing I wanted to work on this year was hand lettering so the only artistic things in my bujo are my titles. It’s a huge change coming from a bright and colourful journal full of pictures and washi tape. I’m glad you’re making videos about your journal, it’s so helpful to me! I hope we can all remember the true purpose of bullet journaling this year.
I was also. Completely un motivated to even care about productivity or even look at my bullet journal last year. I am nearly starting to get the spark back. We are getting better.
Very happy to see a new video from you! I went through almost the exact same process of letting go of my bullet journal, because the pressure of it being an art piece as well, was more then I could muster at times. For this year I got myself a very simple looking notebook and my only supplies are a black fineliner, stamps and black ink. The clean, minimalist look helps me to keep it "no pressure" and motivates me much better.
And I just want to say that your handwriting exercises have given a great result. Your handwriting in these spreads looks awesome!
This was a very nice reminder on keeping things simple. I've been struggling with the same feeling of wanting to abandon my bullet journal. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.
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Hi I'm new to you channel and just wanted to say I loved the video and your honest dialogue about bullet journaling and your journey! It's so refreshing to see and hear a blogger address the reality and not just ignoring it.
I am obssesed with this! I hope you'll do more videos about your lifestyle because I want to live like you!
I love your setup, very simple and straightforward. Simplicity is definitely beautiful, we tend to forget that. Thank you for the positive message at the end of the video ❤️
Welcome back! :) it looks like it is already going to be a good year! Keep on going! :)
love your setup!!! so minimalist yet beautiful!
Welcome back Cristina! I hope this year will go better for you. Did you get to see your family in the meantime?
So happy to see you back 😘
It’s always nice to see your videos, I’m glad you’re back! This setup is lovely, I really like the notebook format and the stamps. Your handwriting is awesome 😍
I like it so much, simple but amazingly neat 🤩
What an inspiring video. I like the message in it about what the real purpose of the journal is. I love the simple and clean set up!
It’s good to see you back again! Your videos were the first I ever watched on bullet journaling, and I recently started posting planning videos as well because I was inspired by your content! My style is definitely not minimal, but simple does NOT mean boring, and I’m excited to see what you continue to share of your journal! Keep doing what works for you. 🖤
(Also oh my gosh Hiro is b e a u t i f u l)
I’m so glad to see you again!
You have amazing content and your style is beautiful and minimal at the same time! ❤️💙
This was lovely, I am also going back to basics with my BuJo after not using it for most of 2020 so it is wonderful to see what a simple yet beautiful set up you have created here
happy to see new video for you. i love all your videos ❤
Thank you for your honesty ❤️
Yay! Welcome back 😊
Aesthetic pleasure from your's video, thank you!
This girl innovates me 🙂
Welcome back .....whatever happen never quits. Keep posting 🤗
oh my god, you're back!!! im so glad cause i always like your bujo video!
Welcome back! 🙂
Yay! I love your videos. Always so soothing. Glad you posted this one!
Love the look of this ! Glad you didn’t quit 😊
Great video. Glad your back. Looking forward to seeing more when you put them out.
I understand your hardships I had tested +ve I know how it feels. I don't know you, I've never seen you BUT I've just fallen in love with your VOICE...😇❤
Exactly!
Welcome back 💖💖💖💖
much love to you! love the minimalistic approach, as in life: if it's pretty but useless, it won't work for you!
Hello, I have been following you for a long time, I love it when your videos appear and I share what you say, I love how minimal your bullet is, especially elegant, I send you a greeting from Murcia, Spain :).
💕💕💕💕💕
what a surprise😍
Liked it before I even watched 😭 so so so pumped!!
wow your so neat its amazing. Love your handwriting.
Nice. You have lovely hand writing.
Thanks sooo much for this video! I feel exactly the same ❤️
I use my bullet journal as a creative process and a organizational tool
Welcome back!
Very soothing voice as always.
OMG Hiro is adorable!!!
Hehe, thank you!! ☺️☺️❤️
After a long day... This notification from you made my day😀...
OMG!!! new video! Love from the person who sent u an email a couple of months ago. ❤️❤️
i love your design .Great!:~^^~ ! Thank so much
hope you post more ❤️
Welcome back lovely
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Though it's kinda late but actually simplicity is also great than to be fancy always... Lastly I like all ur videos
Love you, miss you, ttk😍😍😍
Great patience required and lots of practise. Which pen do you use
Omg! it's exactly 3 am here in the Philippines and I was sooo excited to see that you're back, Cristina!
It's good to see you, again! ✨❤️
☁️ V
I love your channel 💓💓
Where are the inserts from? I didn’t see it listed when I clicked on the link. I saw that the travelers note book covers were made from a brown craft paper but your are more of a gray color.
The inserts are from the 'Travelers Notebook' company as well, so you can usually buy them wherever you can find the cover. The inserts come in different colors depending on the paper - so dotted paper has a grey-ish cover. Hope this helps! 😬❤️
Can u customize a bullet journal book plzzzz
And give it to me bc Idk how to make one
Hi Cristina!
I l♥️ve your channel (!) ...
Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
I love your videos and biggest fan from Pakistan
Simple is nice but u shouldn't feel intimidated by creativity and ur bullet journal
Where did you get that notebook (I have seen you use it in your handwriting journal).
It's the traveller's notebook cover in brown + dot grid inserts (you can find the links in the description) ☺️
I never get a straight line with my letter stamps!!!!
I'd much rather see the more simplistic set ups. To be honest, I skip most of the artistic set ups haha. I think that this is pretty much perfect!!
Hi! Does any of you know where you can buy the pencil stamp? 🤗
Okey...found it on on etsy ;)
👍👏😊
Can somebody tell what are these stamps called?
302k subs with 25 vids amazing, well done, love your vids, glad I found the channel, new sub. Atb Lee
You are genius 👏🙌❤👌✨♥👏
Honestly, i didnt like it since you start doing it simple. I want you to think yourself like as an Ikea Showroom designer. You don’t have to live in it, use it, or even make it practical. As a viewer myself, I only got inspirations from you, but not copy your work. cuz i have to customize details for me anyway. Being minimal is such a waste of your precious gift, i guess. Do it with your private journal, and please show us the aesthetics. I know minimal journal video takes the similar amount of effort and exhaustion while making it. Then why waste your energy? Make a artsy one without the pressure of perfection for the actual, practical usage. We don’t need last month’s flip through. We want your quality sense of art.
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