The practice can help organize your life.

Megan Portorreal is an avid journaler. A copywriter and former editor who lives in New York City, Portorreal, 28, says journaling helps her manage her busy life, keep track of her to-dos and document ...

Some bullet journalers can be SO extra when it comes to their spreads and layouts, filling them with a ton of doodles and colors and themes. But some people just don’t like all the extra frills.