Paper clutter is the most difficult type of clutter to control or
get rid of. Having a system in place is a must!
Here are a few tips to get you started on the road to overcoming
the paper overwhelm ---
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Open your mail every day. Don’t allow it to get out of control.
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Immediately toss out junk mail (be sure to shred anything
that has identifying information on it)
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If you do nothing else with your mail each day – at least sort
it into:
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Bills to be Paid
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Requires Action (such as invitations that require an RSVP,
permission slips that need to be signed, letters that need a response…)
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To be Filed
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Have a set schedule for paying bills and addressing anything
paper related. Whether it’s once a week or once every other week – by having a
set day & time to go over your paperwork – you are more likely to get it
done!
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Make a fresh start – today – to get your papers organized.
Starting with what comes in the mail today. Then – set a goal of 10 – 20 minutes
a day to go through your pile of older papers. By doing this you won’t get
behind on your current mail and will still be heading a dent in your piles of
old papers.
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Get out of the habit of writing yourself notes everywhere.
Have one place where you write all of your notes and messages. Otherwise you
will have pieces of paper all over the house and your purse.
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Create a filing system – that works for you! But remember –
you do not need a folder for every single sheet of paper. Only create a folder
if there are at least 10 pieces of paper that go into the folder – otherwise combine
the information into another folder.
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There are numerous filing systems and ways to organize – it should
be easy enough for you to keep up and one that you will actually use.
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You don’t need to print off and keep every single thing that
you get in your emails. Create digital folders for information that you want to
keep – instead of printing it off. This will cut down on paper clutter.
Less Clutter = Less Stress SM in your home, your business and your life
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