Summary of "Thay đổi cuộc sống của bạn bằng Bullet Journal (2025)"

Summary of Wellness Strategies, Self-Care Techniques, and Productivity Tips from Thay đổi cuộc sống của bạn bằng Bullet Journal (2025)

This video introduces Bullet Journaling as a transformative tool to improve mindset, habits, productivity, and overall happiness. The presenter, Vy, shares a step-by-step guide on creating an effective Bullet Journal, emphasizing simplicity and personalization.

Key Wellness and Productivity Strategies Using Bullet Journaling

1. Basic Bullet Journal Symbols

Dot (•): Task to do
X over dot: Task completed
Arrow right (→): Task postponed
Arrow up (↑): Task started but not finished (gives a sense of progress)
Dash (-): Notes, quick thoughts, observations
Square (□): Major events (appointments, birthdays)
Double dot (••): Important matters (like an SOS sign)
Slash (/): Used for other purposes (not fully detailed)

2. Annual Plan (Yearly Log)

Overview of the year with mini-calendars for 3 months per page
Mark important dates: birthdays, anniversaries, deadlines, long-term goals
Include customizable lists (e.g., books to read, movies to watch, cafes visited, travel destinations)
Helps visualize the year and plan long-term goals

3. Monthly Plan

Created at the end of each month for the next month
Includes:
- Task list
- Events with a mini-calendar
- Monthly goals prioritized due to limited time
- Motivational quotes or drawings to add personality and motivation
Monthly Habit Tracker: Track habits and compare progress month-to-month to stay honest and motivated
Monthly Review Section: Reflect on goal completion, feelings, experiences, consistency of habits, and alignment with personal values

4. Weekly Log

Seven boxes for each day of the week to list events and tasks
Carry over unfinished tasks from previous weeks
Notes box for reminders
Gratitude list to focus attention on positive things daily, boosting mental wellness
Habit tracking system for regular habits
Space for inspirational quotes or book excerpts
Encourages purposeful use of time despite seeming time-consuming

5. Daily Journal Writing Styles

Simple Diary: Daily events and feelings to relieve stress and reflect
Random Writing: Freeform writing to capture chaotic thoughts, lists, or mind maps; limited by time or pages to avoid overwhelm
Prompt Writing: Answering specific questions to gain clarity on life goals and decisions

6. Collections and Lists

Flexible lists to serve various purposes, usually kept at the notebook’s end for easy access. Examples include:

“To Don’t” List: Things to avoid to limit bad habits unconsciously
Happy List: Activities that bring joy for use during down times
Gratitude List: Daily entries to foster appreciation
Shopping List: For groceries or travel preparation
Travel Checklist: Ensures nothing is forgotten before trips
Books/Movies List: Track what you’ve read or watched
Quotes List: Inspirational quotes from various sources
Wins/Achievements List: Small victories to boost self-pride and motivation
Household Chores Tracker: Dates of last completion to maintain routine
Bucket List: Life goals and dreams to inspire long-term planning

7. Tools and Materials

Notebook: Start with affordable, student-friendly notebooks; dotted paper preferred for ease of writing and drawing
Pens: Black pen for writing; colored pens (e.g., blue, pink) for titles and highlights
Washi Tape: Decorative stickers to quickly brighten pages
Highlighters: Light colors that don’t obscure text (e.g., M liner)
Other Accessories: Ruler, eraser, sticky notes (including transparent ones) for additional notes and organization