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Improving the Productivity in Our Lives - Jointly reported by:
Khoo Xin Yi Sr1ScA
A Bullet Journaling Workshop Chloe Ling Yen Ee Sr1ScE

Bullet journals were a great help to Ms Bullet journaling can be done throuhout
Pang’s forgetfulness. Though bullet the day, or anytime, actually. To-do lists
journals might seem like it’s a simple, are commonly known to be written

random thing, it’s not. It’s actually first thing in the morning, or right after
structured and has a format. First off, the assignments have been given. It’s practical,
date needs to be written since it acts like since it helps us plan ahead and finish
a diary to record our days. All events or work efficiently. To-do list can be crossed
tasks ought to be jotted down in point off after finishing tasks to indicate that

form. Otherwise, it might appear messy the work is completed. This helps a lot in
and disorganised. If certain points are progress-tracking and reviewing what we
too heavy, they can be splitted into main have accomplished in the long-run.

points and subpoints. These points
are usually expressed in simple and As a part of bullet journaling systems,
straight-to-the-point keywords, making Ms Pang explained that we should use
them easy to understand. Adding due different “keys” such as checkboxes,

“Take note of the past, take hold of the present, and plan the future.” On the 8th dates is also a definite must as it acts as a bullet points, crosses and other symbols
of June 2022, the Kuen Cheng Western Calligraphy Club organised a workshop reminder, especially for forgetful people. in order to mark down different notes

circling around the topic on how a bullet journal would make everyday life more or events. She then introduced Ryder
efficient. The guest speaker of the workshop is Ms Shawna Pang, a professional Carroll’s bullet journal key system and
calligrapher and bullet journaling artist. The workshop lasted for an hour and a compared it with her own.
half, starting from 3:00pm, and ended at 4:30pm.

The workshop went on with a few questions raised by Ms Pang – “Do you guys use
to-do lists to record your tasks?” It turned out that most of the participants do plan
out their daily lives using to-do lists. She also asked about the media participants

use to jot down their to-do lists. Their responses told us that notebooks, computer
applications and sticky notes were commonly used.

As Ms Pang said, using computer applications for to-do lists can cause distractions
easily. It’s true, because in just a click, we are able to switch to other platforms, our

main focus long forgotten. She also said that sticky notes are convenient but not the
most ideal, as it can be lost easily. Hence, the best way to organise our plans and to-
dos is by using bullet journals, which not only will increase our discipline, but also

help us set clear goals. Ryder Carroll was the one who invented bullet journals, an
Austrian author who prioritised using systematic ways to organise his life.
Bullet Journal Key Systems

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