If you are just starting out on your bullet journal journey you may be looking for a few easier designs. The last thing anyone likes doing is putting time into something that they aren’t going to stick to using. I’ve put together a fantastic list of minimalist bullet journal pages to help you get started and get into the habit of using your bullet journal.[disclosure]
A minimalist bullet journal spread usually just focuses on the tasks that need to be accomplished. There aren’t fancy colors and the look can usually be accomplished with a ruler and a pen.
The most appealing part of having a minimalist bullet journal is they are easy to read, easy to follow, and don’t take a lot of time setting up. If you aren’t a doodler the minimalist bullet journal might be for you.
Before we get started here is a list of my recommended supplies.
Recommended Products
From time to time the Scribbles that Matter Journal is sold out on Amazon. When this happens third party sellers will try to sell the journal for an insane amount of money. DO NOT BUY THAT! Scribbles that Matter should be back in stock soon. My second favorite journal is the Essentials Dot Matrix, though I warn you the pages on this one are thinner and bleeding and shadows show up on opposite sides. However, it's a decent cheap journal if you are in a pinch and just want to get started.
- Journal
- Stencils
- Fine Point Pens
- Micron Fine Line Set Pens
- Tombow Fudenosuke Soft And Hard Tip Brush Pen
- Tombow Brush Pens
- Washi Tape
- Crayola Super Tips
Bullet Journal Success
The key to bullet journal success is making sure you get in the habit of using it daily. First use it for only the really important things, like tracking your schedule. Then later slowly add in extra pages and trackers to use.
If it’s not helpful you don’t need to keep it in your bullet journal. At this point my bullet journal is simply a place to write down my thoughts, plan out, brainstorm, and keep a gratitude log. That is what keeps it super useful to me so that is how I use it.
Your bullet journal could just be a place to keep you on track with your goals. It could only track habits. Or it could be everything you need in once place.
Minimalist Bullet Journal Ideas
A minimalist bullet journal helps you figure this all out and keeps it all clean and neat. Let’s dive into our minimalist bullet journal spreads.
January Minimalist Monthly Spread
This was one of my favorite minimalist monthly set ups and it worked really well for me throughout that month.
January Minimalist Cover Page
Cover pages are a great way to start out a new month in your bullet journal but when your stuck on ideas or don’t feel like creating an elaborate cover page this design is great.
February Minimalist Monthly Spread
Keeping your monthly spread simple like this means you can create small notes on events or appointments you have with no distraction.
Black and White Floral Minimalist Weekly Spread
If you want a little something pretty in your spread keep it clean with a floral design like this to stay true to the minimalist theme.
Minimalist Index Page
If there is one page in your bullet journal that should be minimalist it’s the index page. This page gets referenced a lot so the design should be clean so you can easily read it.
Super Simple Weekly Spread
This weekly spread is so simple and easy to create. It’s a great spread for beginner bullet journalers who want more time to get comfortable with doodling in their journals.
Minimalist Rays Cover Page
All you need to pull off this cover page is a super thin fineliner – like the Micron 005 – and a ruler.
Minimalist Habit and Mood Tracker
If you want to track your habits and moods but need a minimalist look, this is the perfect tracker for you.
Productivity Driven Weekly Spread
If you need a simple weekly spread but want to make sure you are getting all your tasks done, this is a great spread to pull inspiration from.
Weekly Spread For Rapid Logging
Rapid logging is something that gets used in bullet journaling a lot. This spread makes it really easy to record your tasks for the day quickly and easily.
Washi Tape For A Splash Of Color
If the minimalist look is starting to look a bit too plain to you stick on a few pieces of plain washi tape to add a splash of color to your spreads.
Simple Minimalist Monthly Spread
This monthly spread is a simple way to record events throughout your entire month with a handy notes section.
One Page Minimalist Weekly Spread
For those of us who like saving pages or just need a quick spot to jot down your weekly tasks this is a great minimalist choice to go with.
Minimalist Cleaning Schedule
If your sticking with a minimalist theme throughout your journal this cleaning schedule page is a great addition to keep you on top of your chores.
Simple Weekly Spread
This is a great way to separate out your days while still keeping with your minimalist feel.
Simple Cover Page
Half Circle Habit Tracker
Source: @allthingsbujo
Butterfly Circlar Habit Tracker
Source: @seras.bullet.journal
Ice Cream Circular Tracker
Source: @teaandcreate
Lemon Theme
Source: @rachelbujo
Another Lemon Themed Tracker 🙂
Source: @tt_iines
Flowe Mood Tracker
Source: @shemeetspaper
Minimalist Habit Tracker
Source: @bujotheminimal
Simple fonts and small doodles are all it takes to create a gorgeous monthly page and this page proves less is more.
With all these minimalist bullet journal spreads you are bound to find a style that suits you and your bullet journal. Remember, if you are just starting out keep your bullet journal simple while you get into the habit of using it.
Recommended Products
From time to time the Scribbles that Matter Journal is sold out on Amazon. When this happens third party sellers will try to sell the journal for an insane amount of money. DO NOT BUY THAT! Scribbles that Matter should be back in stock soon. My second favorite journal is the Essentials Dot Matrix, though I warn you the pages on this one are thinner and bleeding and shadows show up on opposite sides. However, it's a decent cheap journal if you are in a pinch and just want to get started.
- Journal
- Stencils
- Fine Point Pens
- Micron Fine Line Set Pens
- Tombow Fudenosuke Soft And Hard Tip Brush Pen
- Tombow Brush Pens
- Washi Tape
- Crayola Super Tips
Which minimalist spreads interest you the most? Let me know in the comments below. Do you have bullet journal spreads you would like shared? Email them to [email protected] and they may be featured on an Instagram post and/or to the blog. Please leave your IG Username so I can tag you in the posts. Follow me on Pinterest for more like this and pin this to your Bullet Journal boards.
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I so want to start using bullet journals. Thank you for this wonderful post. Loved it!
To *write down, not to right down.
Good eye. Thank you!