Get piles of paperwork under control with an easy-to-follow filing system and learn how to organize those important documents.
Paperwork has a tendency to pile up fast.
Luckily, creating a file system to help youmanage all that paperworkisn’t as difficult as you might think.
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First, you’ll need to designate a spot for gathering any new papers that come into your home.
Use these tips on how to create a file organization system that works for you.
This could be located in a home office, kitchen, dining room, or entryway.
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Label the sections “Do Now,” “Do Later,” and “Pending.”
If you tend to let things pile up, you need a visual reminder to deal with papers.
Clear plastic stacking trays show you when you’re gonna wanna take action on each category.
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A desktop file box fitted with three labeled folders keeps action items nearby but looks neat.
Keep them handy but out of sight with these ideas for different types of paperwork:
