Last Updated on November 13, 2024

Whether you have things you’d like to be reminded about regularly, or just once, there is a place for any type of reminder in your bullet journal or paper planner.

I often forget about things unless I write them down, so to overcome this I’ve listed some reminder ideas that can be put into my bullet journal or planner, so nothing gets forgotten about again.

If you’d like to also put some reminders in your bullet journal or planner, but don’t know where to start, here is a list broken down by reminder timeline that I hope offers some inspiration, so you can stay as productive as you’d like to, no matter how busy life gets.

YEARLY REMINDERS TO PUT IN YOUR BULLET JOURNAL OR PLANNER

Some yearly reminders for your bullet journal or planner include:

1. Filing tax
2. Clean windows, gutters, and fireplace
3. Clean carpets
4. Book termite inspection
5. Pack away Christmas, Easter, or other holiday decorations
6. Birthdays and anniversaries
7. Health, eye, and dental check ups
8. Car service
9. Set up new bullet journal
10. Send out Christmas cards
11. Spring clean
12. Renew insurances

QUARTERLY REMINDERS TO PUT IN YOUR BULLET JOURNAL OR PLANNER

Some quarterly reminders for your bullet journal or planner include:

13. Clean couch cushions
14. Clean inside of oven, microwave, and dishwasher
15. Clean washing machine and dryer
16. Clean ceiling fans
17. Flip or rotate mattress
18. Declutter clothing
19. Goals check in
20. Check smoke detectors and replace batteries or change them if needed
21. Replace toothbrush and old makeup
22. Make future travel plans

MONTHLY REMINDERS TO PUT IN YOUR BULLET JOURNAL OR PLANNER

Some monthly reminders for your bullet journal or planner include:

23. Declutter and organise your fridge
24. Declutter and organise your pantry
25. Plan date nights
26. Plan catch up with friends
27. Clean makeup brushes
28. Clean cupboard fronts
29. Make note of upcoming bank holidays
30. Bill due dates
31. Mortgage or rent repayment due dates
32. Pay days

WEEKLY REMINDERS TO PUT IN YOUR BULLET JOURNAL OR PLANNER

Some weekly reminders for your bullet journal or planner include:

33. Plan weekly meals
34. Grocery shopping
35. Back up computer
36. Water plants
37. Clean bathroom
38. Vacuum
39. Mop
40. Bin day
41. Self-care activities
42. Kid’s sports, after school commitments, homework or test due dates, school trips, meetings
43. Laundry
44. Wash bedding

DAILY REMINDERS TO PUT IN YOUR BULLET JOURNAL OR PLANNER

Some daily reminders for your bullet journal or planner include:

45. Vitamins and medication
46. Healthy eating reminders
47. Exercise
48. Habits
49. To dos
50. Me time

What reminders will you put in your bullet journal or planner?