Overwhelmed by Paper Clutter?

Paper Clutter

Paper Clutter

Are you one of the millions who struggle with paper clutter? Are you accumulating additional late fees because you refuse to open your mail? Has your desk turned into a storage location for paper? Or does your idea of paper storage include trash bags filled with paper? 

Reducing paper is the easiest and cheapest thing you can do to reduce stress and immediately feel more productive. 

Paper clutter tips

• Designate an area in your home for incoming mail, try using baskets or bins. Take a tour around your home for unused baskets or bins, an old gift basket always does the trick. By using items that you already have will help to save money and eliminate a shopping trip which can cause further delay.

• Sort mail daily. By sorting mail daily, unwanted or useless paper will not have a chance to enter your home.

• Unread magazines and newspapers should be recycled quickly, or try donated them to local salons or doctor's office (be sure to cut your mailing address off).

• If you don't have one already purchase a high quality cross cut paper shredder, this small, simple inexpensive tool is one of the best investments you can make. Always shred documents that have personal or business information.  

• Filing cabinets are a must. Use separate file cabinets for your personal and business files. Files should be divided up, labeled, and kept organized. Current files should be readily available, while inactive files should be in storage containers and stored out of the way in places such as basements or attics.

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