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organization || my universal bullet, signifier and colour code system + FREE printable

IoanaJuly 2, 2018

It’s been so hot over here this weekend… so what else is there to do but start crackin’ on that collections journal of mine? I set up my “bullet system” spread and decided to film a little video explaining it in detail. My bullet, migration, signifier and colour code system is universal – meaning I use it for note-taking, bullet journaling, and pretty much everything else. I love that it’s minimal, adaptable, but also aesthetic! (Gotta get those nice insta pics, right?)

Let me know in the comments if you grabbed the printable for yourself and what aspect of my system you plan on incorporating into yours!

P.S. The Mistral Spirit YouTube channel is almost at 20,000 subscribers! WHaAt!? I can’t believe it. And I’m super excited because I can confirm that I will be doing another GIVEAWAY for you guys once we hit the milestone! Stay tuned for more information coming soon. 😉 


Links Mentioned

My old post on my colour code system can be found here. This is a written blog post with pictures explaining how I (used to) take notes and highlight them.

My post about my Mistral Method video series can be found here. This was a three-part YouTube series I made explaining how I take handwritten notes and giving advice on how to create a note-taking system that suits your needs.

To download my “Bullet System” printable, click on the image below! The printable comes in 2 sizes and 2 slightly different styles (the titles are the only change).

bullet system
click to download free printable

If clicking on the photo doesn’t work, try this link: Bullet System

For my affiliate (and not affiliate) links to the products featured in the video, please visit my LINKS page or scroll down to below the video, where I’ve listed them all.



HELPFUL LINKS

Bullet Journal monthly layout printables
All Mistral Spirit Printables
My Note-taking series
My bullet + signifier + colour code system & FREE printable
Setting up your first Bullet Journal!


FAVOURITE PRODUCTS:

– Zebra Mildliner (the highlighters I use) *
– Muji Hexagonal Polycarbonate Gel Ink Ballpoint pen 0.38 Retractable (the pens I use)
– Staples AvantNext black pen (thicker pen I use for writing essays – available in store only)
– SAM’s Blank Notebook (the red notebook I use for bullet journaling) *
– Moleskine Classic Softcover (the pink one with a feather on it) *
– Filofax Executive Notebook (removable pages) *
– Pastel Coloured sticky notes *
– Transparent Muji sticky note case
– Lihit Lab Pencil Case (the pencil case I used to use and recommend) *
* affiliate links

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    July 2, 2018 at 6:11 pm

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    July 4, 2018 at 9:29 am

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    July 11, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    […] Journal monthly layout printables All Mistral Spirit Printables My Note-taking series My bullet + signifier + colour code system & FREE printable Setting up your first Bullet […]

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  • organization || The Mistral Method: Colour-Coding and Note-Taking Overview – Mistral Spirit

    July 11, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    […] [EDIT: I recently released an updated VIDEO about my bullet and colour coding system. You can check it out here.] […]

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  • organization || how to study + take notes: my new university note-taking system (UPDATED) – Mistral Spirit

    October 21, 2018 at 10:01 am

    […] usually do this in the main section of my notes, and during step 2 I fill them in, and in step 3 I complete the highlighting and left-hand column of my cornell-based […]

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  • organization || how i take typed textbook notes at university #ad – Mistral Spirit

    December 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm

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    December 29, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    […] BLOG POST: http://mistralspirit.com/2018/12/18/so-many-readings/ ………………………………… HELPFUL LINKS: – My college note-taking system (up to date) – My handwritten note-taking collection organization || Mistral Method Series: Efficient, Adaptable, Organized & Aesthetic Note-Taking – My bullet, migration, signifier, and color code system organization || my universal bullet, signifier and colour code system + FREE printable […]

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Caught the @evergreen_brick_works farmers market t Caught the @evergreen_brick_works farmers market this Saturday for another @usktoronto sketching meetup! Always a great time with this group. 🥳 I’ll admit I didn’t do much sketching this time around… was *very* busy making the rounds at the farmers market. 😜

#usktoronto #torontosketching #evergreenbrickworksmarket #urbansketching #travelsketch
little cup, GIANT smile 🥳 Totally in my elemen little cup, GIANT smile 🥳

Totally in my element at the @usktoronto exhibition reception event at @atoriginto a couple weekends ago. The exhibit showcases sketches by local artists that are primarily done on-location in places we travel to or live in. I’ve tagged a few of the artists so you can tap through to their profiles!

You might remember helping me choose which two sketches to submit to the show application back in December. Check them out hanging right there on the wall in slide 3! 

And HUGE thanks for helping me narrow it down. 🥰

If you’re in the area come check it out. (Or better yet, let’s go together!) 👯‍♀️

#urbansketching #travelsketching #urbansketchers #usktoronto #usk #travelsketchtoronto #urbansketchersexhibit
Some more photos from our @usktoronto urban sketch Some more photos from our @usktoronto urban sketchers meetup this Sunday in Toronto at @theonlycafe!

Instantly loved the interior of this cafe. 👌 I feel like maximalist interiors speak to my soul. Its late and maybe this isn’t quite it, but … they sort of remind me of my favourite people.

#urbansketchers #torontoart #urbansketch #sketchbook #sketching #artjournal #travelsketch #drawyourday #watercolor #urbansketching #sketchjournal #finelinerdrawing #moleskine #moleskinesketchbook #watercolortraveljournal #watercolordrawing #traveljournal #travelwatercolor
The most perfect Sunday morning sketching meetup w The most perfect Sunday morning sketching meetup with @usktoronto at @theonlycafe 🥰 Art + chill + new friends + coffee = happy soul

Thanks for organizing @satori3000! Check out these talented artists: @deshpande.shardul @maragulens @aish_cj @april.sketchedthis @sarawenn17 @beverleydaniels5 @hirtescufineart @sonalipraharajarts @satori3000 @sonyapadovani @michaeltsouras
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