If you’re guilty of starting a bullet journal at the beginning of a new year, a new season, or just after a new notebook purchase, and then abandoning the project not long after—you're far from alone.

a bullet journal, or another type of notebook. Pen and paper habit trackers have a lot of benefits, Saad says, including: The key is to find a tracker that fits your personality, Saad says.

The trend has taken social media by storm in recent years, but what exactly is a bullet journal? Simply put ... track moods and habits, or simply record your thoughts and feelings in a way ...

A bullet journal is basically an all-in-one to-do list, habit tracker, planner ... as well as a key of any symbols you may use (such as check marks for to-dos and dots for appointments).