By Daryl Ashley
Confusion Solution
Today, an answer to a common home office dilemma.
“Hi. Are there any tips on staying on target every day with paper organization? Thanks.”
Yes, there are. It isn’t easy to know how to effectively stay on top of managing paperwork that comes in daily, as well as addressing the stacks that have been piling up over time.
Dealing with the daily influx of mail is the first step. It may seem like this isn’t a big deal, but we don’t always sort our mail when it arrives, which leads to more to deal with later on. This is a great way to get yourself into a routine that will lead to better management. When you get your mail immediately toss out unwanted ads. Then separate bills from any other types of mail and put them in the area where you usually pay them. You will want to set up a calendar marking due dates for paying your bills then physically arrange them by date and set them up to be visible in a desktop organizer until time to pay them.
A filing cabinet is extremely useful when trying to manage paper. The stacks can build up quickly without attention, so each day spend only a few minutes sorting through paper that hasn’t been filed. Try to allow about 15 to 30 minutes, if possible, to sort, toss, or shred. Once the volume is reduced, daily maintenance will be a breeze. You may not even have to deal with paperwork daily, except for the mail. Just avoid starting a new stack by filing what’s been paid, leaving out only what is still due, or needs addressed.
There are many products out there that can help to set up a filing system that works well for you. If you need information about where to look and what to look for. Send me a message and I will be happy to help with your research.
It’s as simple as that!
Send your questions and comments to me at info@confusionsolution.com
