Today I had a bug to go through my files so I thought this would be a good time to talk about how to stay on top of your home filing system. There are a few things visually you might notice from the photo above from one of my file drawers:
- All of the tabs are on the left.
- All of the folders inside the hanging files are center position.
- I used purple folders for a fun, visual effect when I open my drawer.
- I used a label machine to make very clear, clean, easy-to-read labels.
- I labeled the hanging file as well as the interior manilla folders.
As you can see, the files are neat, organized, clearly labeled and all those factors make it easy to find the papers I need quickly. Once you have your papers separated into categories and filed away, the next big piece of the puzzle is staying on top of your files by purging them regularly. This will be easy because:
- You can get to your papers easily, they aren’t in piles.
- You can invest a little bit of time if that’s all you have by going through a certain number of files per day until you hit them all.
- You usually only need to purge once or twice per year.
We file away papers we think we will need again in the future. Purging once or twice a year gives you another opportunity to look at those papers and decide on their importance once again. Usually with the passing of time, we realize we can let a lot of it go. Stay on top of your home filing system and keep papers easily accessible!
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