A desk strewn with papers and a desktop littered with documents and files all over are often associated with disorganization. Most drawers and desks divulge a lot about the personality of the possessor. Most of the time unpleasant ones.
Here are 3 essential tips that may help you maintain your organization skills while handling those unmanageable documents.
Tip 1 – Separate the documents
Documents can be in the form of receipts, transcripts, bills, and statements. When these papers gather in one place they create clutter and confusion. In order to avoid them from acting unruly, you can separate them into different categories and file them respectively. While separating, them remember the end goal is not to create more folders and bury all the papers in them. The end goal is separation which means separating current ones from old ones, separating monthly ones from yearly ones, separating legal ones from miscellaneous ones. Add simplicity to separation of the documents. Organize the files in a way they are simple to locate and simple to store.
Tip 2 – Clear the clutter
One of the easiest ways to clear paper clutter is to find the source of its origin. Usually clutter gathers when you either start hoarding papers or you care less to organize documents that seem to be sitting, gathering dust and keep piling up. Get to the root of the problem by being selective about what you want to save. If you do intend to save them, sort them into their respective folders. An active folder could be created for bills that you need to make payments for and a similar storage folder could be created to store bills for maintaining record. Another great idea for curbing clutter is to store some items digitally. Scanning and storing online can also alleviate clutter.
Tip 3 – Maintain a habit of organization
Every once in a while, either weekly or monthly, take time to go through your documents folders and files and sort them out. Some files may be out of date and they may even be irrelevant to your present circumstance. It can be an act of cleansing not just physically but mentally as well. When there is less clutter you feel more at peace. Taking this time of checking and sorting out is not a habit you can inculcate in a short time. Organization as a habit requires upkeep and maintenance.
And, in case you need to move to a new place, then packing for the move will be an easy job.