Hacking The Bujo Method For Autistics

I’ve been journaling for several years, but I’ve only known I’m autistic for one and half. Naturally, I went looking for any bujo spreads I could weave into my practice. I came up empty handed. So, I created some spreads and shared them in this post. However, I’m always trying improve my bujo practice and make it even better, so I figured it’s time for an update.

I ordered this beautiful gold Leuchtturm1917 on Amazon (despite disliking change, I do like choosing a different coloured journal when I need a new one — no, I don’t know why).

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Anyway…here’s the adjusted system I created with reasons why it’ll work for our autistic brains.

The Key

I never understood the use of a Key, but as life gets more complicated and I have more to keep track of, I started to see it’s purpose. I’ve kept it simple and to the point due to Ryder’s advice to not go crazy with signifiers.

Symbols

I have a way to show when:

• A task is completed
• A task needs rescheduling
• A task has become irrelevant

There are also symbols for notes and events (such as appointments or meetings), as well as two signifiers to…