


She’s also able to use the space to write down feelings, work through ideas, and hash through life events. It’s simplified her life and helped her focus on big-picture goals. By having everything in one spot, she has a clear view of what’s important and what she’s able to let go of. The life-changing aspects of bullet journaling for Qualls center on specific changes she’s been able to make. If you quit too soon, you won’t get the full experience.” They have to see how it can work on a regular basis and build the habit. “If someone is just getting started, I recommend they try it out exclusively for two months. “It was a bit tough, because I had been using a ton of other systems, but once I got into the habit it was quite easy to use and much more efficient,” she said. Qualls went from multiple organizational systems to one catch-it-all journal, which she admits took a bit of mental adjustment. Life is more than just work or just family, it’s multi-faceted and BUJOs allow you to capture all the craziness of life in one spot,” she explained. “Bullet journaling is the first system I’ve come across that lets me keep all the facets of my life in one spot. It can be your to-do list, sketchbook, notebook, and diary, but most likely, it will be all of the above.” This has certainly been true for Qualls. On, a bullet journal, or BUJO, is described as “a customizable and forgiving organization system. No doubt the class and notes for planning it went in her bullet journal, right alongside grocery and to-do lists, editorial planning for her podcast, notes from work and board meetings, her sons’ events on her calendar and inspiring quotes she comes across. She found it so life-changing that she taught two sold-out classes explaining how to do it at 6.25 Paper Studio in Grand Rapids. To stay on top of it all, she recently turned to the practice of bullet journaling. “To say I have a lot going on is an understatement,” Qualls said. She’s a realtor, runs her Momentum for Impact business, produces a podcast and volunteers as a board member of MomsBloom.
