3 Reasons Physical (Bullet) Journaling Is Superior to Digital

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Bullet journaling is the highest ROI habit in existence.

In only 2 minutes, it lets you reflect, express gratitude, and plan the day’s top-priority tasks — no wonder Improvement Pill ranked it #1 in his habit-tier list!

“Bullet Journaling is among the perfect ways to help you track the past, organize the present, and plan for the future.”

— Ryder Carrol

But today’s “digitization” has (greatly) diluted its power…

The 3 Core Issues with (Bullet) Journaling Digitally

Digital journaling is convenient — but at the cost of its effectiveness :

1. Intangibility. When you hand-write on paper, your brain registers the tactile/spatial info deeply. But digitally? Way less tangible = Way less powerful.
2. Less Therapeutic Effect. Journaling by hand unburdens and unloads your mind. But intangible and “virtual,” digital journaling isn’t (as) therapeutic.
3. Distractions/Screen Time. Starting with “journaling,” you’ll end up stalking your ex’s Instagram — that’s how our “smart” phones are designed.

3 of The Best Ways To Journal Physically

Tangible, therapeutic, and distraction-free, physical journaling is a fading gem.

Here are 3 simple ways to preserve its existence — and reap its benefits:

1 — The “Not Too Bad” Way:

• What? In a regular notebook with my free 2-minute template.
• Why? Easy and free of cost. With a pocketbook, you get portability too.
• Why Not? The tedious daily hand-copying of the template. Illegible drabness — leading to inconsistency and demotivation.

Refusing to journal digitally, I hand-copied my own template daily for a year — until I created the 2-minute journal (more on that soon).

Neither legible nor pleasurable, it merely “worked.”

2 — The “Decent” Way:

• What? A humble whiteboard.
• Why? No daily hand-copying hassle = Saved time and frustration. Constant task visibility = Better keeps you task-focused.
• Why Not? A whiteboard ain’t cheap — and needs space. Visible to everyone, your tasks/gratitude won’t have privacy.

3 — The Best Way:

• What? Journal with the 2-Minute Paperback Bullet Journal.
• Why? The preprinted pages will save you hand-copying time. The aesthetic design will keep you motivated & consistent. The FAQs/instructions will solve all your doubts — and the 5-in-1 secret bonus will boost your productivity.
• Why Not? None — as I specifically designed this journal to solve the “Why Nots.”

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Digital (Of Anything) Isn’t Always Better…

Over millennia, we’ve evolved to use our hands and fingers in complex ways — with whole neural circuits dedicated to our fine motor skills!

Hone your motor skills and maximize journaling’s benefits by journaling physically.

Be it the 2-minute journal, a notebook, or a whiteboard — you have plenty of options.

P.S. Can’t journal by hand due to a suffocating schedule, neuromotor disorder, or any other genuine reason? → Then, go digital with the free 2-minute Notion template. No worries. No guilt.

But in all other cases, physical journaling is the superior option.

Physical or digital, journaling regularly is crucial — so pick the option you can stick to the best long-term.

Any journaling questions or doubts? Leave a comment down below, and I’ll be happy to help.

Godspeed and Regards,
Neeramitra Reddy

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