My friend said my bullet journal was 'too much work' and it got me thinking

We were at a coffee shop in Austin about two months ago, and I was setting up my monthly spread. She watched me draw out my calendar grid and said, "All that time just to write 'dentist appointment'? I'd just use my phone." I told her it's not just about the appointments, it's about the process. For me, the twenty minutes I spend with my pen and my Leuchtturm1917 notebook is how I clear my head and plan my week. She argued it's an inefficient system that creates extra steps. I see it as a mindful practice that makes my tasks feel more real. Where do you all stand on this? Is the setup time part of the benefit, or is it a barrier that keeps people from trying it?

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skylercooper5mo ago

Guessing your friend probably types "meditate" into Google Calendar and calls it mindfulness too.

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umabailey6mo ago

Totally get where you're coming from... that setup time is the whole point for me too. It's like my brain can't slow down unless my hands are busy.

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elliot_hall626mo ago

Wait your brain actually slows down? Mine just starts planning the next step while my hands are moving.

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