![]() ![]() Previous Tools Paper Journals Here are a few of my paper journals. I tried several methods and tools over the years ranging from day planners to notebooks, but I found the perfect solution for me in the Notability app on the iPad and the Apple Pencil. Getting these things out of my head and into a journal freed up space in my mind and also provided a sense of calm. However, I found that taking time to pause and write in my journal helped me pay attention to the thoughts, memories, and observations that I was missing. After all, maintaining my relationship with my wife of eighteen years, tending to the needs of our three children, and performing my full time job as an Engineering Manager leaves very few spare moments in my day. My life usually goes at a fast pace from when I wake up in the morning to when I collapse into bed at the end of the day. I started journaling a few years ago as a mindfulness practice. Tech Notability and Apple Pencil: The Ultimate Journaling Toolset We’ve found this page can alleviate stress because when you take the time to express your thoughts on the page you can organize them into smaller, more actionable tasks.Journaling with Notability and the Apple Pencil The brain dump is a page where you can release whatever is on your mind without any judgement. It’s a place where you can evaluate your relationships and understand what you need to do to improve these areas of your life. The monthly check-in is a space to check in with yourself emotionally, spiritually and physically. ![]() You’ll want to divide this page into two parts the left side for a monthly check-in and the right side for a brain dump. Don’t forget to add in any important dates from your year at a glance page (tip: it helps to use the Multi-Note feature in Notability to quickly reference both pages while filling in dates and tasks). Once the page format is complete, take a minute to transfer appointments, events, and other important dates from your existing calendars. That way you can fill it in month after month without recreating the format. Tip: Once you are happy with your design, duplicate the page before adding any content. This is where you will list out signifiers (symbols for your journal entries) and other important information. The first page of your bullet journal is the key. ![]() You can choose to customize however you want, but we’ll share our preferred method here. It’s worth noting that these pages can look different for each person. Here, we will cover all the typical pages you may want to include in your bullet journal. This simple step will save you a lot of headaches when switching between tools in the future! Step two: set up the journal structure You can even save your commonly used eraser preferences. You can save custom pens and highlighters in various thicknesses, strokes, and colors. This will save you time throughout your process and help you maintain a consistent style. Digital Bullet Journaling with Notability detailed tutorial Step one: set up your Favorites toolbarīefore diving into journaling, it’s helpful to take a minute to customize your Favorites toolbar inside of Notability.
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