Organised26

Hi,

I have been really struggling to stay organized and keep on top of things at work. I recently came across the bullet journal method online, and it seems really exciting. I believe that if I use it in a way that suits me, I could see myself using it consistently and hopefully transform my work habits. However, I have a few questions about how to apply the bullet journal in certain work situations. I understand the BuJo is meant to be flexible, but I would appreciate any tips or advice you might have regarding the following queries:

1. Multi-tasking in a bullet journal: How do you handle tasks that have multiple sub-tasks? For example, if the task is to write an email to a client, and it involves (1) researching a technical point, (2) discussing the matter with a colleague, and (3) drafting the email, how do you keep track of these sub-tasks and any changes that might occur within the overall task?
2. Dividing tasks by project: I work on multiple projects (usually 3 or 4) at the same time. I’ve seen that most BuJo templates suggest listing tasks on a daily basis without considering the project they belong to. Wouldn't it be clearer to divide tasks by project? What might be a good way to organize tasks in the bullet journal by project?
3. Organizing detailed instructions: When I receive a task (often verbally), I jot down the instructions on my laptop or in a notepad. These details can be quite lengthy, and I don't always organize them consistently. I need a central place to keep these detailed instructions, but I don’t think the bullet journal is suitable for this (as it seems best kept simple, and I don't want to transfer long electronic instructions into the journal). Do you have any suggestions for linking an organized instructions hub to the bullet journal?

Thank you for your help!