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Sketchnotes

Sketchnotes are a technique for making information visual--which makes it easier for your brain to process. They are an effective tool in visual journaling.

How to Sketchnote (with no artistic ability at all)

Last updated on July 24th, 2025

How to Sketchnote (with no artistic ability at all)

If you’ve ever wanted to try sketchnotes, here are 8 truly easy things you can do while taking notes to get you started. Zero artistic ability needed.

How carrying a notebook and crayons erased burnout, improved my career, and delivered on my dreams

Last updated on July 20th, 2025

How carrying a notebook and crayons erased burnout, improved my career, and delivered on my dreams

Have you ever struggled with feeling like a hamster on a wheel? What if the key to getting off is as simple as a notebook and some crayons?

12 Beautifully Easy Bullet Journal Fonts to Take Your Journal to the Next Level

Last updated on April 12th, 2022

12 Beautifully Easy Bullet Journal Fonts to Take Your Journal to the Next Level

Want to be able to include handlettering in your journal? These 12 examples are easy to do and don’t require an art degree to pull off!

To Doodle or Not to Doodle? Science says doodler’s brains are smarter and sharper.

Last updated on May 29th, 2025

To Doodle or Not to Doodle? Science says doodler’s brains are smarter and sharper.

Do you ever look down to see that you’ve doodled all over the margins of your meeting agenda, then quickly hide it so that no one else notices?

3 Ideas for Adding Visuals to Your Journal – Even if You are Not an Artist

Last updated on July 20th, 2025

3 Ideas for Adding Visuals to Your Journal – Even if You are Not an Artist

You don’t have to be able to draw to add visuals to your journal. And here is how to do it.

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Some links on this site are Amazon affiliate links. The author receives a small (really small) commission if you happen to buy something.  Funds are used for journaling supplies & treats for three crazy sweet Aussies. I write about all kinds of journaling, and if Bullet Journaling is your thing, I’m here to support you. But if you want to go deep, go to the original source–Ryder Carroll, who created the system, and started it all at bulletjournal.com. I use the method which is why I started writing about it here.
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