Personally, the habit tracker in my bullet journal has been one of the most beneficial things I have incorporated into my life. Even if you think a Bullet Journal isn’t quite for you, I highly advise you keep a habit tracker (even if it’s just on a sheet of paper).
I have found that tracking my habits is a great way to change and modify my behavior. There is something just so satisfying about ticking off that box at the end of the day. You feel like a badass that’s got her life together!
In order to change your life, you need to change your habits slowly. Keep yourself accountable with a tracker
Success Doesn’t Come From What You Do Occasionally, Success Comes From What You Do Consistently
TOOLS
Before we dive right in, I want to mention the tools I have found and use for Bullet Journaling. If you’re just starting out on your BuJo journey, these are the tools I wish I had purchased at the beginning instead of overpriced books and markers that ‘professional bullet journal-ers’ recommended me.
- I use this journal, which is a dupe to the cult-favorite Leuchtturm1917. The only difference is the pages aren’t numbered. No biggie.
- This is the black pen I use for writing in my dailies and such.
- I get these colorful markers for decorating.
- Metal Stencils to help me decorate and design my journal. They come with a little carry case and ruler.
That’s it. And to be completely transparent, I only use the markers and stencils a couple of times a month, when I set up new pages, or am bored and want to decorate. The bread and butter of a bullet journal is simply a pen and a notebook you carry with you regularly. Don’t get too crazy in the beginning as you figure out what pages do and don’t work for you.
What Do I Track?
That’s completely up to you and your own individual goals. However, if you’re looking for some inspo, I have created a basic list of healthy habits you might want to adopt!
I would recommend you start with a few new habits (5 is a good starting point) and once you have those down, maybe add a couple more.
Watch how your whole life changes with little shifts
Health/Fitness
- Cardio
- Strength training
- Yoga
- Track calories
- Hit step goal
- No processed sugar
- Ketosis
- Meditation
- Stretch
- Eat ‘X’ servings of vegetables
- Drink ‘X’ glasses of water
- No soda
- No alcohol
- No junk food
- Ride bike to school/work
- Record weight
Self-Care
- Read
- Write in my journal
- Bullet journal
- Daily affirmation
- Call friend/family member
- Dream
- Get out of the house
- Prayer
- Read Bible
- Wake up by ‘X’ AM
- Go to bed by ‘X’ PM
- Get ‘X’ hours of sleep
- Listen to a podcast
- Daily gratitude
- Good deed
- No anxiety
Personal Care
- Take AM medication
- Take PM medication
- Take vitamins
- Brush teeth 2x
- Floss
- Mouthwash
- Brush hair
- Take shower
- Put on makeup
- Get dressed
- Skincare routine
- Shave
- Sunscreen
- Period
- Ovulating
- Take birth control
Household
- Sweep/mop
- Laundry
- Cook dinner
- Meal prep
- Grocery shopping
- Dust
- Organize/declutter
- Change bedding
- Clean out refrigerator
- Make bed
- Clean bathrooms
- Quick Clean
- Water plants
- Load/unload the dishwasher
Financial
- Pay bills/debts
- No spend
- No eating out
- No online purchases
School
- Study
- Take notes
- Read for class
- To class on time
Pets
- Walk pet
- Feed pet
- Love on pet
There you go, that list should help you get started! And now get inspired and create your own…
Beautiful Step & Sleep Tracker
This WaterColor Dream
This Simple and Elegant Tracker
Or Let Your Creativity Run Wild With Doodles
Or this Lovely Crystal Theme Tracker
Or Try A Weekly Tracker
A Simple Dot System To Get The Job Done
More Dots!! I Love It Because It Works & It’s Simple (Plus Beginner Friendly!)
Or Try To Mix Things Up With Multiple Colors
Not Sure Why Someone Would Track Their Crying, But It’s a Beautiful Spread So #NoJudgement
Absolutely Adore Flowers In Spreads
Love. It.
Use Washi Tape To Decorate And Make Your Tracker Fun
Pretty In Pink
So Much Inspo
Doesn’t This Just Make You Want To Get Your Life Together?!
