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90 minutes

5 steps

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After 90 min: A fully set up bullet journal with index, key, monthly, and daily pages

What you need

dotted notebookquality penspencilsmarkersruler

The 90-Minute Plan

Setup0–15 min

Create index pages and establish your bullet journal key and symbols

Decorate15–35 min

Design cover page and header designs for visual appeal

Monthly35–55 min

Set up monthly calendar and task overview pages

Weekly55–75 min

Create weekly spread templates with trackers and notes sections

Daily75–90 min

Complete first week of daily pages with tasks, notes, and reflections

Pro Tip

Use a dotted notebook rather than lined—dots provide flexibility for layouts

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After 90 min: Twenty pages of mixed-media art journaling exploring themes and self-expression

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After 90 min: A complete portrait with accurate proportions and shading

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After 90 min: Five detailed hand sketches showing different poses and angles

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After 90 min: Three perspective drawings of rooms, streets, or architectural scenes

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