Do you ever wish there were a way to pour out all those thoughts running through your brain so you have more space in your head to think clearly?
You might want to consider doing a brain dump to offload those overwhelming thoughts.
There isn’t one “correct” way to do a brain dump.
What’s important is that you’re able to take out all the thoughts and ideas swirling in your head and put them in a place where you can access them later, such as on a piece of paper or a journal page.
Today’s article features some cool brain dump bullet journal ideas that you might want to try for your own bujo spread when there’s a barrage of thoughts that you want to offload so you can focus better.
Before we get to the examples we’ve rounded up for this post, let’s talk briefly about the benefits of doing a brain dump.
The Benefits of Doing a Regular Brain Dump
We live in a society that allows us to have any information we need (or don’t need) at the click of a button or the swipe of a finger.
This isn’t always a good thing. We’re so overloaded with information that it can make us anxious and stressed.
Doing brain dumps on a daily basis can relieve this anxiety to some degree, as well as:
In addition, if you’re using a bullet journal page for offloading your thoughts, designing each brain dump spread can help you access and improve your creativity.
Keep on reading to check out what we’ve got for you.
1. Brain Dump Angel
You can add a more personalized touch to the brain dump page in your bullet journal with hand-drawn illustrations, such as in the example above.
The angel was drawn using a fineliner pen and is a cool example of what you can do to provide additional visual interest to your bullet journal pages.
2. A Wintry Night
While we’re still on the topic of hand-drawn designs for your bujo’s brain dump spread, here’s another charming example. The creator used watercolors, gouache, and fineliners to create this eye-catching spread.
3. There Is a Spider
If you’re looking for a simpler design, why not adopt this idea for your next spread? It features a hand-drawn spider and its web.
You might also want to consider this for your next October or fall bullet journal theme.
4. Pool of Notes
If you’re considering a green-themed layout for your next spread, here’s an example for your inspiration. It features hand-drawn pots of plants growing wild over a bar.
5. Ghost in a Popsicle
For this bullet journal spread, the creator used washi tapes in different designs, pink and purple mildliner pens, and custom stickers. The overall effect is whimsical and fun.
6. Big Flower Headband
If you want to take a break from an image-rich brain dump spread, here’s a layout you might enjoy.
The focal point of this spread is a flower sticker and nothing else. Only a very simple border is used to bring the two pages of the spread together.
7. Kraft Flower
Here is another example of a very minimalistic layout for your brain dump page. Creating your spread this way provides more than enough space to write down stuff you’re thinking about the whole day.
The simplicity of this design makes it very easy to create, saving you time and effort. Most importantly, designing your bujo this way does not add to those thoughts already crowded in your head.
8. Sparkly Night Sky
The night sky is a popular theme for bullet journal spreads. This example is tastefully done, with the image of the night sky and celestial bodies serving as elegant top and bottom borders for a brain dump page.
A metallic silver pen was used to draw the stars and the moon, as well as the header of the spread, giving a sparkly effect to the overall layout.
9. Brain Dump in Bold Colors
Need some ideas for a colorful brain dump spread? Here’s one featuring a bright yellow-and-orange backdrop.
Other bullet journal supplies used include washi tapes, stickers, and lettering stencils.
10. What’s in Your Head?
This spread features a strip of washi tape, a sticker, and a scrap of printed Kraft paper assembled to create a whimsical brain dump page.
What do you put on your brain dump page? Some people use their page like a to-do list, while others write down what’s in their brain and organize it like a mind map.
Your style might be one of these, or something entirely different. The important thing is that you have a safe space for getting those thoughts out of your head to avoid feeling overwhelmed by them.
11. Snowflakes for Your Thoughts
Looking for a winter-themed bullet journal brain dump spread? Here’s one that you might like.
It uses a paper stencil, some washi tape, and metallic ink to create an eye-catching and season-appropriate page.
Final Thoughts About Using a Brain Dump Bullet Journal Spread
Having a brain dump section in your bullet journal provides you with an accessible, private space in which to remove overwhelming thoughts from your head.
It is one of the most effective ways to regain your focus and boost your productivity.
You might want to consider brain dumping as a daily habit, both for your mental health and productivity.
Finally, if you need more resources about brain dumps and other strategies for improved mental health and productivity, here are some articles you might want to visit:
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