August Then and Now | My Bullet Journaling Journey from 2020 to 2024

This video is a special anniversary look at how my bullet journaling style has evolved over its first four years.

Take a trip down memory lane with me as I flip through my very first bullet journal from August 2020 and reveal how my style has grown and changed—without ever becoming “artsy.”

Let’s walk through my bullet journal journey, starting from my very first journal in August 2020, right in the midst of the pandemic.

Like many, I turned to bullet journaling as a creative outlet during those uncertain times. Fast forward to 2024, and I’m still finding joy in this practice.

Watch to see:

• Then vs. Now: A side-by-side look at my early August 2020 spreads and my current August 2024 layouts
• Low-Skill, High-Style: Why I’ve always leaned into magazine clippings and simple tools over elaborate drawings
• Flip-Through Moment: A peek at my very first journal pages—raw, real, and very pandemic-era
• Evolution, Not Perfection: How I went from 30-page months to a tighter 18-page flow, plus a few new supplies along the way
• Beginner-Friendly Reminder: If you can cut and paste, you can bullet journal. No art skills required. Promise.

This practice has truly become one of the most powerful tools I use to live a more intentional, artful life—without overcomplicating it.

Whether you’re just starting out or years in like me, I hope this video reminds you that progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.