Bullet Journalling

The system is the brainchild of US techie Ryder Carroll. It combines to do lists, diary and things to remember. Many people swear by it: I've not tried it, but here is how it works.

Use a ruled notebook of your choice.

• Number each page.
• First double page is an index of contents, update this as you go.
• Next four pages are your Future Log (i.e.calendar). Divide each page into three, a separate section for each month. This is your overview.
• Then set up pages for anything you want to log - daily schedules, list of books you'd like to read, days you've exercised, details for a work project. Add the page numbers to the index at the front.

Quick notes are marked with symbols.

* (bullet point) A task to be carried out (e.g. book dental appointment)
X (cross) Put this over completed tasks
O (open bullet) An event (e.g. friend's birthday)
> (more than) Migrated - not completed so need to carry forward
< (less than) Scheduled (e.g. optician's appointment)
- (dash) Notes - short thoughts you can expand on other pages (discussed getting dog with husband)

Source: Feature in Good Housekeeping, January 2017