Folders are great for making sense of all that paper that flows through here! However, the amount of paperwork is overwhelming and if not tackled on a regular basis I can find myself drowning in it. Mail, bills to pay, school work, report cards, etc., etc. - you all know what I am talking about.
To make things easier, I have managed to designate three broad categories that if I can at least sort it to that macro level, makes it easier to find later. My big three are 1) bills, 2) school , and 3) Scouts. Of course, the Scout "stuff" is more than can fit nicely into Folders and we have several bins that we use to hold it all.
I even use the Folder concept to help me filter through the excessive amount of information to read or look over; it helps me focus my energies. I decide broadly what my interests are (i.e. Education, Social Media, or Americana) and that way I can easily identify whether something is worth my time. Doing this virtually on my iPad has become a breeze! My favorites are Pinterest, Flipboard, and Zite.
What are some of your favorite ways to organize paperwork or information?
Folders are a good way to stay organized. My problem is that I get organized at first and then get lazy after time. At least its a start. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteJessica: I'm a folder freak, too. Actually I'm fond of all office supplies. I love browsing through Office Depot. I could stay there for hours. Here's to us organizers!
ReplyDeleteGlad to meet other "geeky" organizers! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love folders too. I love stationery shops and will always find something to buy!
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the Vera Bradley line? I love those patterned folders!!
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i did a visit at pinterest and did a vain search with you name but nil result, in what pen name you post contents there, i just posted a request. how do they give membership. Thanks for introducing this
Keep writing
Best regards
Phil
Thanks for stopping by Phil! There is a link to my Pinterest boards over in the sidebar (red button). Enjoy! If you request a membership, they will send you an email letting you know it has been accepted - there is no special requirements, I think they just are trying to control the amount of members.
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