BULLET JOURNAL

PRODUCTIVITY SYSTEM
This is a guide that shows you how to use each of
Simie’s 6 part productivity system in a bullet journal!

how to use this guide:

Option 1: copy this setup and modify to
your personal needs from month to month

Option 2: take the bits that work for you

and add to/modify your own setup

notes:
Each spread works with at least one other
spread in the system - this is demonstrated
with the sample tasks/entries.

When combined, all spreads function as a

guide to narrow your focus and attention
on whatever you want!

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1. Master calendar
setup a master calendar to hold future events/notes
that’s it!
there’s 6,758 ways to do this but below is my sample setup

July Oct
M T W Th F S Su ^ Su 14 Mom’s Bday M T W Th F S Su
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30

Aug Nov
M T W Th F S Su ^ F18 Someone’s wedding M T W Th F S Su ^ Th11 Someone visits
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ^ W22 Tobi’s party 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30

Sept Dec
M T W Th F S Su ^ Su7 journal event M T W Th F S Su ^ S25 Christmas in HI
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30

*calendars are not accurate*

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2. GOALS
pick 1-3 main goals to focus on for the next 6-12 months
divides the timeline into 4 parts to have 3 check in periods
update and revise goals for each check in period
watch this video on how to set realistic goals if you need help

May - Jun Sept - Oct

^ save up for a tuba
^ learn to read music
^ strengthen arms & back

July - Aug Nov - Dec

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3. Monthly Setup
Left: habit tracker + gratitude log
Right:
Monthly goals - 3 smaller steps to quarterly goals
Reflection questions
what excites me?
what drains me?
what did i learn?
what did i do to move forward?
Thoughts - filled in during the month
Wild Card Box - whatever suits the monthly vibe

ABC MAY GOALS REFLECTION

1 W sunlight what excites me?
2 Th pineapples ^ sell old computer $$$
3F ^ finish music workbook
4S what drains me?
5 Su ^ work out 6x this month
6M what did i learn?
7T
8W
9 Th what did i do to mover
10 F forward?
11 S
12 Su
13 M
14 T
15 W THOUGHTS WILD CARD BOX
16 Th
17 F
18 S
19 Su
20M
21 T
22W
23Th
24F
25S
26Su habit tracker key
27M
28 T ^ A: music session
29W ^ B: workout
30Th ^ C: drink 1 gal water

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4. Brain Dump Matrix
List all of the To Dos you want to do this month and think
you have to do
Go to previous month and carry over, recategorize, or
eliminate remaining To Dos
Sort them into each category:
10x: tasks that work on the monthly goal
2x: maintenance tasks that are part of “life”
Urgent: have deadlines or immediate negative
consequences if not done
Not Urgent: no deadline, with no “real” consequence if not
done

BRAIN DUMP 10x 2x

; transfer computer files ; transfer computer files ; renew drivers license
; clean computer & keyboard
; clean computer & keyboard ; wipe computer memory ; clean water bottle
; wipe computer memory ; download a workout app
URGENT

; download a workout app

; search FB marketplace for tubas
; renew drivers license
; clean water bottle
; cancel subscriptions
; clean workout shoes
; donate clothes ; search FB marketplace ; clean workout shoes
for tuba
; cancel subscriptions
; donate clothes
Not URGENT

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5. Monthly Calendar
Setup a basic calendar that gives a full overview of the month
Refer to master calendar and carry over all events/notes
Use like a regular calendar
Use to accomplish “daily highlights”
1-3 things from brain dump matrix that can realistically
be done outside of working hours
Use to pre plan activities for daily setup

MAY
1M 2T 3W 19W 20Th 21F
; download ; clean computer ; workout
workout app & keyboard

4Th 5F 6S 22S 23Su 24M

; workout ; transfer
computer files
o dinner w/ friend 6pm

7Su 8M 9T 25T 26W 27Th

; wipe computer ; workout
memory

10W 11Th 12F 28Th 29F 30S

; post computer for
sale

14Su 15M 31Su 1M 2T

13S

16T 17W 18Th 3W 4Th 4F

*calendar dates not accurate*

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6. Daily Setup
Divide a page in half - this can cover two days
Refer to monthly calendar and list tasks/events for the day
Refer to the brain dump matrix and add any other tasks that
you realistically have the time and energy for. (if it’s none,
that’s ok!)
plan out your day and include:
start time
breaks
end time
cross off/carry over To Dos
update schedule to reflect actual happenings
log off for the day with 3 wins!

6S 7Su 8M
; transfer computer files ; wipe computer memory ; workout
o dinner w/ friend 6pm > clean computer keyboard
10AM wipe computer memory ; clean water bottle
; search FB marketplace
for tuba 11AM Eat, relax
7AM workout
9AM transfer computer files 3 Wins
_ drank 1 gal of water! 8AM Eat, walk dog, shower,
10AM Eat, walk dog, shower _ talked to old friend clean water bottle
_ drew a sticker 9AM Work
11:30AM Grocery shop

2PM Eat, relax, search FB 5:30PM check PO box

marketplace for tuba
6PM clean computer &
6PM Dinner w/ friend keyboard

^ felt tired after presenting

3 Wins ^ pack lettuce separate from
_ transferred computer files chicken (soggy)
_ avocados on mega sale ^ worked on music notebook
_ found new fav sushi spot!
3 Wins
_ did one pushup off knees!
_ killed presentation
_ finally understand 16th notes

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