In a previous post, I cautioned that it may not be worth the time to maintain a highly detailed filing system. I promised I would follow up with my recommendations for a simple paper management system, and guess what? I am having a very hard time making it simple! Paper is complicated stuff. So here’s … Read more
Managing paper is one of the most common challenges I see. Here are some reasons why: Sorting papers requires categorization, which may not come easily Sorting papers requires good working memory, so we can remember our categories and what goes in each one The possibility of unpleasant or negative information raises anxiety We have to anticipate … Read more
I frequently get asked about stopping the influx of junk mail. Here are some resources to remove yourself from those mailing lists, and a few other tips for not getting added to new ones. CatalogChoice: More time consuming, but more individualized. Search for specific companies, non-profits and political organizations from which you don’t wish to receive … Read more
Managing the mail (and all the other paper that regularly enters your home) doesn’t have to a dreaded chore. A mail management center gives you places to stash those papers so they don’t have to clutter up your kitchen counter or get lost behind the sofa. I recommend your mail management center go as close … Read more