According to NAPO, 80% of papers that are filed are never referenced again. Rent for the floor space, the file cabinets, and filing supplies all cost money. The following tips will assist you in managing the piles that build up in your home or office.
Many times when I speak to groups or go into offices I hear from people that say that they just wish they would not have so many piles. Barbara Hemphill - author of "Taming the Paper Tiger" would tell you that "Today's Mail is Tomorrow's Pile!" I could not agree more. There are some simple things that you can do to help.
Throughout my blogs I'll mention different techniques. Not every technique will work for every person. It is about what you WILL do, not what you think you should do, so pick ones that makes sense to you, practice them until they are habit and then pick another.
Clearing Junk Mail Clutter
Keep a wastebasket or a paper shredder near the door you come in when you get the mail so you can immediately take care of your junk mail.
Magazine Maintenance
If you subscribe and frequently refer to magazines for information, tear out the articles that you will use. You can choose to:
- Place them in page protectors and then into a binder labeled with that magazine's name.
- File them according to topic so you can reference them when you need them
- 3 hole punch them and put them in a binder.
Stop the Subscriptions!
Be realistic about your reading. If you find that you have no time to read, don't torture yourself by continuing to subscribe. Only subscribe to the magazines that really add value to your life. This is both from a professional and personal standpoint.
Hey! When you try these out let me know! Or maybe you have ideas for my readers. Got to the bottom of this post and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
To your success!
