50+ Bullet Journal Collections And How To Organize Them

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If you’re looking for Bullet Journal page ideas beyond the basics, you’re in the right place.

Bullet Journal collections, like habit trackers, mood logs, or even wish lists, are perfect for tailoring your journal to your unique needs and interests. They’re not just pages; they’re tools to help you stay productive, track progress, and express yourself.

In this post, we’ll explore over 50 inspiring collection ideas and share practical tips for organizing them effectively.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or exploring Bullet Journaling for beginners, these ideas will help you make the most of your journal and turn it into a personalized masterpiece of creativity and order.

Collections aren’t exactly a part of the official Bullet Journal system, but over time, as the system developed, they became some of the most beloved parts, which can combine usefulness with a creative outlet.

In this post, I’ll share with you some information about collection, ideas for pages to try, and most importantly, how you can organise them in your Bullet Journal.

I know when I started my first Bullet Journal, I was overwhelmed by all the collections and very confused by how exactly to include them in my journal. And in this post, I’ll help you avoid all this and find the perfect solution for all these issues.

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What Is A Bullet Journal Collection?

Bullet Journal collections are basically lists of different things. Like books to read or movies to watch, collections help you to keep track of all this information.

Collections are great – it’s very fun to set up lists like that. It can also be pretty useful! For example, if you create a wishlist collection, you might discover something new about what your goals should be.

Moreover, they require just a one-time setup, unlike weekly spreads, for example. This means you can spend a bit more time on them, exploring your creative side.

Now that we have figured out quickly what collections are, let’s go to the next step and see how we can naturally add them to your Bullet Journal.

How To Organize Bullet Journal Collections

There are several ways to manage your collections, and I’ll talk in detail about each one of them

They all have their own pros and cons, and I always say that the best way to figure it out is to try and see for yourself how well it works.

At the Beginning of Your Journal

This is how I did with my first journal – all my collections were at the beginning. It was great, and they were so easy to find.

However, there are some inconveniences that come along with this method.

First of all, by the time I was setting up my journal, I discovered that this added a bit of pressure because I had to think of all the collections I needed and set them all up before starting on planning pages.

The second drawback happened when I ran out of pages for my book collection. If this happens to you, too, just start again on your first free page. Don’t forget to tag where to find the rest on the original collections page.

This totally drove me crazy, though. I know the original Bullet Journal system is all abouta linear approach, but continuing my collections in the middle of my journal was just not doing it for me. I had to come up with another option.

At the End of Your Journal

In my second journal, I went for this option. It’s pretty convenient, and you never run out of pages, but not everything was a bed of roses here either. I came across a few new issues here, which you might consider before choosing this method.

First, this obviously doesn’t work for you if you already have your index page on the back. I personally didn’t, so I had no problem. Lucky me! But remember to double-check, just in case!

The second problem I faced was the fact that my journal ran out of pages, but my collections were still not filled, so I had to migrate them. Again, it was ok for me because at the moment I had all the time in the world to do it, but maybe if you usually don’t, you might consider the third option.

Separate Journal for Collections

Eventually, I got tired of collections and their big dumb problems and chose this option to teach them who’s the boss here.

It’s so convenient! All your collections are separated, and there’s no need to migrate them when you run out of pages.

Moreover, it allows you to add more information there. For example, I add short book reviews to my collections journal after I finish reading them.

The only drawback (darn it! Seems we can’t escape you, you evil drawbacks!) of having a separate journal is that you might not use it too often. This totally happened to me.

My poor, sweet collections journal hasn’t been updated for a while, and it sits there lonely, craving for the attention I give to my main journals.

Anyways, I still prefer it that way though; I just have to make sure I make some time to revisit it, maybe every week or so.

Separate Your Journal

This is one of a few options I personally didn’t try, but you might find it works for you.

Separate the last 1/3 of your journal just for collections.

You can add a separate tab (or make one from washi tape) to make it easier to find your collections.

The drawback here, of course, is that you might overestimate or underestimate space and run out of space for your daily planning while still having lots of pages for your collections.

Use A Different Type Of Notebook

If collections and organizing them is something that bothers you a lot, there is one more option for you – switch to a different kind of notebook.

The disc-bound or ring-bound notebooks will allow you to move around your pages and organize them in whatever order you prefer. Plus, you can even move your collections from one notebook to another if they are still not filled.

There are many awesome notebooks like that on the market; I personally tried Filofax one as my travel journal, and I love their paper quality.

What sounds best to you? Share with us in the comments.

And now that we figured out what are some of the ways you can organise your collections, let’s look into some ideas that you might want to explore.

Bullet Journal Collections Ideas

When I first heard about the concept of Bullet Journal, I got a bit scared – it’s so easy to get lost when you can literally do anything with your planner.

The same goes for collections – you can have collections of almost everything.

Worry not, though, I’m here to give you some pointers. Here are some ideas for collections you might want to try in your Bullet Journal.

Some of these ideas have links to posts with more inspiration for this specific page, and I will include a few of the pages I created myself as a way to demonstrate how it all can be done.

Personal

First are some pages for and (or) about you. Just to help you take better care of yourself and know yourself deeper.

• About me
• Skills to learn
• Gratitude list
• Wish List
• Things that make me happy
• Affirmations
• Capsule wardrobe
• Favorite makeup
• Self-care routine
• Things that make me special

Hobbies / Entertainment

Next up are some ideas for your hobbies and general things that bring you joy. Because your Bullet Journal doesn’t have to be all about productivity, it’s ok to

• Books to read
• Movies to watch
• TV shows tracker
• Themed party ideas
• Craft ideas
• Favorite blogs / YouTube channels
• My top songs
• Movies release date
• Favorite restaurants / bars/ clubs

Travel

Your Bullet Journal can be a great help for planning your traveling adventures as well, so here are just a few ideas to help make your next trip unforgettable.

• Places to visit
• Best camping grounds
• Locations to travel with kids
• Favorite places I’ve been to
• Travel packing list
• Places I’ve visited
• Places I want to revisit

Family

There are many things to manage within a family, and it can easily be overwhelming and leave you confused and forgetting some important things.

Here are just a few ideas on how your Bullet Journal can help you with that

• Birthdays
• Anniversaries
• Favorite meals
• Christmas present ideas
• Date night ideas
• Family activities ideas
• Emergency contacts

Health and Fitness

Staying healthy is essential for your wellbeing, but it’s also often something I personally struggle with the most. So here are a few page ideas to help you always ensure you’re doing well.

• Workout routines
• Yoga poses
• Rewards for reaching fitness goals
• Sleep log
• Last time I (went to the dentist, had a haircut ….)
• Healthy foods recipe
• My favorite smoothies
• Healthy snack ideas
• Foods to avoid
• Ways to relax
• Health challenges
• Favorite resources for health-related information

House

Doing household chores is never fun, and it often feels like it never ends. But with these pages, it can become a bit more manageable and even enjoyable.

• Renovation ideas
• Cleaning schedule
• Item for yard sale
• House supplies wishlist
• Vehicle maintenance
• Inventory (pantry, freezer, garage)

Work

If you are working, I have several layouts you can use to improve your time and productivity.

• Brain dump
• Work schedule
• Time blocking
• Work notes
• Current projects
• Pomodoro tracker
• Kanban board
• Work contact list
• Monthly focus

And these are just a few ideas, there is always more – after all, the only limit with your Bullet Journal is your own imagination.

I won’t share ALL the ideas here; I don’t want to overwhelm you. But I think this list provides a solid foundation and balance, showing what is possible with your BuJo.

Free Bullet Journal Printables

The best and fastest way to figure out what kind of pages you might enjoy in your journal is by using printables.

And I got you covered with that, with all the goodies I’ve created for you in the Resources Vault.

If you don’t have access yet, you can always sign up in the form below.

Once you confirm your subscription, you’ll get the password to get 50+ free Bullet Journal printables, stickers, and worksheets to use right away.

If you’ve never used printables before, be sure to check my post How To Use Printables In Your Bullet Journal.

It’s pretty basic, and you can find all the supplies you need in my post Supplies For Using Bullet Journal Printables.

If you want more, I also have several printable collection pages in the shop.

They are hand-drawn and detailed in design, so all you really need is to print nd add the markdown directly to your Bullet Journal.

More Resources

As I mentioned before, this is just the beginning; there are so many more layouts out there for pretty much any possible situation.

So here are just a few ideas for you to explore next:

• Creative List Of Bullet Journal Page Ideas
• 17 Stunning Book Bullet Journal Page Ideas
• 17 Travel Page Ideas For Your Bullet Journal

>>> What collections do you use in your Bullet Journal? Share with us in the comments!

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