Bullet Journaling for Your Side Gig
Bullet Journaling for Your Side Gig
There are a lot of planner systems available for busy professionals, and one of the most popular is the bullet journal system. First developed by Ryder Carroll, this system utilizes rapid logging to organize tasks, events, and notes for maximum productivity. Additionally, you can create collections based on your needs, daily, weekly, and monthly logs to help you prioritize your time, and a future log to help you track upcoming projects, goals, and dates. You can click here for a rundown of how the system works, and the best part of using a bullet journal? It is completely customizable so you can make it work for what you need. You do not even need a fancy notebook (although that is your prerogative if you would prefer one), you can just grab a notebook you have on hand and a pen, and you are good to go!
If the idea of bullet journaling appeals to you but you like the convenience of going digital, you can create a hybrid that works for you. For example, you could put all of your meetings and other important dates into your digital calendar while keeping all of your notes, daily logs, and plans in analog form in your notebook. That way, you can be sure you will not miss an important call but you can keep all of your ideas and notes in one place!
So how does this benefit a side gig and/or your professional life? First and foremost, it keeps your thoughts contained to one space. How many of us have scribbled notes or important dates/phone numbers/ email addresses on scraps of paper only to misplace them? A bullet journal is a great way to keep everything organized, and you could even attach any business cards you receive, along with notes about the person from whom you received it such as what you discussed, ideas on future collaborations, and so forth. A bullet journal is also an ideal place to jot down your ideas and plan out new strategies for you as you move forward in your professional life. You can also use a weekly log to keep an eye on the days ahead so you can better prioritize your time management. Seeing your schedule physically laid out in front of you can help you see where you can improve and increase your efficiency. As previously mentioned, the best part about this system is its adaptability—once you learn the system, you can keep what works and eschew what does not.
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