2020 Is The Year To Finally Get Into The Bullet Journal Trend — Here's What You'll Need

Behind every great woman (or student) is an even better bullet journal (is that how that phrase goes?). And what better bullet journal exists—according to nearly 9,000 reviewers—than the Leuchtturm1917?! The number one best-seller on Amazon, it’s both pretty and practical, with a colorful cover and thick, quality pages galore.

Feeling overwhelmed by the whole bujo thing? (That’s cool-kid speak for bullet journaling, FYI.) No worries—this fun notebook is made for beginners just like you, with a key code page in the front where you can write out what all your colors and symbols mean which makes it all way less confusing.

Classy and elegant: Words that describe both you (on the rare date night, that is) and the Moleskine bullet journal. The OG of notebooks, Moleskine is famous for its thick ivory pages and soft—yet surprisingly sturdy—hard cover that will last for months (or even years) to come.

ICYMI, minimalism is very in right now. And if you want to get in on the trend but don’t want to toss 90% of your wardrobe (sorry, Marie Kondo), one way to do it is with this understated bullet journal. Its simple design screams “I’m trendy and organized” in the best way.

You recycle all those empty cereal boxes. You proudly sip from your reusable water bottle. And now, to add to your list of good-for-the-environment activities, you can add that you write in an eco-friendly bullet journal. The cover of this one is made from sustainable cork (that’s also vegan) and its interior is 100% recyclable.

You’ve used washable markers (you are a mom, after all). You’ve used permanent markers. But have you ever used creative markers? That’s what these colorful picks from Zebra Pen are. Double-ended (with a thick and a thin tip), they’re like highlighters but even brighter and better—and thousands of Amazon shoppers are obsessed with using them for journaling.

If you’re someone who always has to have the best, you’ll want these pens for bullet journals, which have over 13,000 (!!) glowing reviews. Fans love that they’re long-lasting, write incredibly smoothly, and come in a bevy of beautiful colors.

Washi tape and bullet journals go together like peanut butter jelly or Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Basically, they were made for each other. These rolls come in a variety of dreamy designs including florals, chevron, and tie-dye, along with three different sizes so you can mix and match to your heart’s content.

Why should your kids get to have all the fun? Correct answer: They shouldn’t, at least not when it comes to stickers. With over 1,500 Amazon reviews, these grown-up bullet journal stickers range from the inspiring (with quotes like “believe in yourself”) to the practical (with appointment reminders and to-do lists).

The purpose of a planner is to help you get sh*t done. Which is why so many people love these hilarious stickers that are PG-13 at best and R-rated at worst (yeah, so not kid-friendly, just FYI!). That work happy hour you’re required to attend can be labeled “another f*cking event” while your OB-GYN checkup gets “sh*tty appt”.

Cue all the nostalgia with these glitter gel pens. With every color of the rainbow and then some (seriously—there’s 100 colors in a pack!), you’ll feel like you’re back in middle school doodling your crush’s name in your notebook. But instead, of course, you’re an adult writing adult things (but hey, you can dream!).

Business in the front, party in the back. That’s what this notebook is—it’s a regular planner in the front, and a bullet journal in the back. Perfect for beginners, you can use the planner pages as a guide but also get your feet wet with bullet journaling (without feeling overly intimidated).