I found out most bullet journal users stick with it for over a year

I was reading a study from the University of Chicago yesterday. It said 68% of people who start a bullet journal keep using it for more than 12 months. I always thought most folks gave up after a few months, like with other planners. That number really surprised me. How long have you all kept your journals going?

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taylor.mary1mo ago

So I'm the one who messes up the stats, right? My bullet journal lasted a solid two weeks. I got really into drawing a fancy key on the first page, then my daily log just became a list of "buy milk" for seven days straight. After that I lost the pen and gave up. I guess my personal investment was about as deep as that lost pen.

noah_barnes2mo ago

That 68% number is surprising to me too. I tried a bullet journal a couple years back. I lasted about three months. I liked drawing the little monthly calendars, but filling in the daily logs felt like a chore. I'd forget for a few days, then feel too behind to catch up. It just wasn't for me, but I can see how it clicks for some people and becomes a real habit.

derek_dixon782mo ago

Makes me wonder if the high stick rate is because it's so personal. Like, you're not just buying some pre-made planner that doesn't fit your life. You build the system yourself, so maybe you feel more invested in it. I mean, idk, maybe it's just me but I see that with other stuff too, like people who build their own computers or customize their cars. They stick with it longer because they put a piece of themselves into it.