How to Organize and Manage Out-Of-Control Paper

Kim Wolinski, MSW
Dr. DeClutter
www.DrDeClutter.com

Paper, paper everywhere… over 80% of the paper most people have is either out-of-date or will never be used again.

THE 4 D’S OF EFFECTIVE PAPER MANAGEMENT
A) Do it
B) Delay it (File it in an action file or archive file)
C) Delegate it
D) Dump it

TIP: OPEN MAIL OVER “FILE 13”
Quickly open daily mail right over the wastebasket, or recycling container. Dump everything unnecessary, then, sort the rest immediately – so it doesn't have a chance to pile up.

If you are in a business environment where files must be shared, the problem of the paper monster is even worse. A great resource for controlling and organizing paper chaos is nationally known speaker and Professional Organizer, Barbara Hemphill, author of best selling books Taming the Paper Tiger at Work, and ... at Home. Find anything in your office in 5 seconds or less. Guaranteed! Click here and go to this site for Barbara's remarkable organizing products.

©2006 Kim Wolinski, MSW “Dr. DeClutter” Stress, Change and Organizational Skills Expert

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