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Downsides of Bullet Journaling: Analog has its limitations and I like it.
Paper and pen are really fantastic tools. However, there are certain tools that can better do the job more efficiently than them.
I have been using the Bullet Journal Method for the past five months and it has been very helpful for me in keeping my sanity in times of uncertainty. For most people who have known me personally, they would never think of me using a pen and paper since I am into technology and digital productivity systems. However, I found Bullet Journaling very helpful as I have mentioned in my previous post which allowed me to explore an Analog System in this digital age. In this post, I will be sharing with you about the weaknesses of Bullet Journal Method compared to the various digital productivity systems I used to have.
Downside#1: Paper can get wet. Yes, your coffee can be a culprit
I love coffee. It has been part of my ritual to make my coffee every morning before I sit down, write my thoughts during morning reflection. I know I am not a clumsy person, however, accidents do happen. There was a time I almost spill my coffee on my first bullet journal accidentally and I know, it would be an early migration if that is the case. Yes, paper can get wet. Unlike digital note-taking apps, they live in the cloud. So, even if you lost your computer, tablet or even phone, they are secured in the servers in the cloud. You just have to log-in and presto, your notes are accessible everywhere.
Downside#2: You Flip many Pages
The Index in the Bullet Journal Method is a very helpful to allow users to identify which page to go. It would be tiring if you are working on a specific projects or meeting notes and you have to flip through pages back trying to recollect the dates that seem essential. I have discovered a powerful indexing technique from the author as well by simply writing the pages that are relevant to the current page by writing a slash and the page number related to it.
