Each year as we start the new year, we think of ways to make a change and improve our lives.  Did you know that organizing is one of the top three goals each year?  Throughout the month of January, I will be offering 31 tips to help you have Your Most Organized Year Ever.  Implement just one of these tips, tools, techniques or tweaks this year.

 

Are your files jammed with papers?

 

Did you create an amazing filing system and never go back to retrieve anything?

 

Are you bogged down with too much filing?

 

Most of us simply want a spot to put a paper in case we need it.  As a result, we have a lot of folders with only a few papers and we put off filing.  Simple filing systems help you file.  Simple systems include broad categories,  like home and auto, personal,and financial. A simple system for monthly bills can include a box that all paid bills are placed in.  A simple system for monthly bills can be January, February,  etc. where you file all the bills by the month paid.  A simple archive filing system includes your taxes and home purchases in an additional file drawer.

 

Not sure what to keep and for how long? Here are two resources.

Real Simple 5 Steps to Simpler Record Keeping

Oprah.com ABCs of Important Papers

 

 

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