Bullet Journal March PLAN WITH ME 2017 | Spending Tracker, Exam Schedule & More!

TL;DR

Caitlin shares her bullet journal setup for the month of March, including a month-at-a-glance, monthly tracker, green smoothie challenge tracker, spending log, exam schedule, and weekly spread.

Transcript

Hi everyone, and welcome back to another bullet video on my channel. If you're new here my name is Caitlin. Today we are diving into a bullet journal plan with me for the month march because March is almost going to become a thing--we are close--Febrary is ending, and thus March planning must begin! So as always I'm going to get started with my mon... Read More

Key Insights

• 😫 Caitlin prioritizes simplicity and imperfection when setting up her bullet journal.
• 😒 She uses motivational quotes to set the theme for the month.
• 💚 Caitlin incorporates challenges into her bullet journal, such as the green smoothie challenge.
• 🆘 Tracking expenses helps Caitlin be more mindful of her spending habits.
• 👻 Having an exam schedule page allows Caitlin to prepare in advance and avoid panicking later.
• ❓ Caitlin's weekly spread provides a structured overview of her week.
• 🚄 She encourages her audience to share their own bullet journal spreads on social media.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why does Caitlin choose to have fewer items to track in her monthly tracker for March?

Caitlin decides to have fewer items to track in her monthly tracker for March because it is a super busy month for her with school assignments, tests, and midterms. She wants to make it easier to keep up with her planner and stay sane during the busy season.

Q: What is Caitlin's green smoothie challenge tracker for March?

Caitlin's green smoothie challenge tracker for March is a page with 31 cups, each representing a day of the month. She colors in each cup every time she has a green smoothie as part of her goal to drink one every day. The page also includes signs with puns related to green ingredients.

Q: What is Caitlin's spending log for?

Caitlin's spending log is used to track her expenses throughout the month of March. She writes down the items she purchases and the amount they cost. While she jokes about not liking the page at the end of the month, it helps her keep track of her spending.

Q: Why does Caitlin create an exam schedule page for April?

Caitlin creates an exam schedule page for April to have a visual representation of her upcoming exams. It helps her know in advance what exams she has and allows her to plan accordingly. She includes a to-do list for exam-related tasks and a "recipe for success" reminder to caffeinate herself and study.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Caitlin begins by creating a month-at-a-glance page with bubble letters and curved lines to give it a fun and imperfect look.

• She then sets up a monthly tracker with fewer items to track due to a busy schedule in March, and adds a motivational quote at the bottom.

• Caitlin creates a green smoothie challenge tracker, drawing 31 cups to represent each day of the month, and adds signs related to green ingredients.

• She includes a spending log page to track her expenses, despite joking about her lack of financial discipline.

• Caitlin sets up an exam schedule page to prepare for her upcoming exams in April, including a to-do list and a "recipe for success" section.

• Lastly, she creates a weekly spread with seven boxes for each day of the week.