“Not Me” Monday – Tickle Files

Good Morning,

And welcome to my first edition of Not Me Monday, where I present others’ ideas that I’ve run across throughout the week and share them with you.

I love this idea of a Tickle File – it is very similar to my accordion folder filing system that I’ve written about before.  In fact, instead of creating a file system with individual files as the author suggests, I’d probably just use an accordion folder for this system too.

It might take a few reminders to get into the habit of filing things by day and by month, and it might take a couple of reminders to check it everyday – but the idea of keeping my desktop and counter clear of paperwork – – love it!

Are you liking Not Me Mondays so far?  This is just one of the changes I’ll be implementing on the blog this year.   Read here for more.

Would love to hear your comments!

~Amy

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Paper, Paper… Everywhere – Recap

Happy Saturday!

And thank you for reading my “Paper, Paper…Everywhere” series.  Here is a recap.

Step One: Get organized.

Step Two: Use expandable folders to stay organized.

Step Three: Find other ways to get information.

Step Four: Take things to be read with you.

Step Five: Don’t read everything.

You can read the full details on each post from earlier this week.  Hope you found the information helpful!

Thanks and happy weekend.

Amy Munns

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“This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. “
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

 

Paper, Paper…Everywhere! Part 2 – File it!

Happy Tuesday Everyone,

Yesterday I wrote  about sorting through the mountains of paper that collect in your desk, counter or tables.  And now that you have all these papers sorted – what do you do with them?

I suggest to clients that they keep projects and sorted materials in a filing system such as this.

I prefer this sort of folder to a manila folder or the old school folders that have pockets, because they are completely enclosed.  The fact that they also expand is helpful for holding items other than paper.

Whether you use this system for your home organization or in your professional world, they will do the trick.  For a home system, I suggest you keep a folder for each of your children, home projects, vacation ideas, bills, coupons, etc.  For work you can keep important papers to read and individual projects filed separately and neatly.  And for either situation, when you are working on one topic; you just pick up the entire folder and go.

Click on the pic below to get more information on the folders.

Let me know what you think.  Do you use a system similar to this?  If not, what works for you?

Hope you have a great day!

Amy Munns

Time Saver/Time Management Guru
Finding more minutes in your day
office/cell: 360.440.8800

Blog: https://amymunns.wordpress.com/

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“This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. “
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

File no more!

Hi Everyone!

Here is my favorite filing tip that will save you lots more than just a minute.

The beginning of a new year is a great time to start fresh on many of your normal routines.  Using an accordion file folder such as this one, to store your monthly invoices, bills, receipts, etc., makes the chore of filing a breeze. Every month you place all these items right into the appropriate month and just like that – filing done!  No more thumbing through individual folders, placing one sheet into each.  And at the end of the year, pick up the entire folder and file that away for the next seven to ten years.

There is a still a use for filing cabinets and manilla folders, however.  These should house contracts, policies, medical information, manuals, and other things that need to be referenced from time to time.  The beginning of the year is also a good time to sort through these files to make sure everything is current.  Anything that is outdated or expired – gets the shredder!

Get started right away.  Don’t “file” away this blog to do later.  Click on the picture of the accordion file below and you can purchase your new filing system now.

Hope you are having a great day!

Amy

Time Saver/Time Management Guru
Finding more minutes in your day
office/cell: 360.440.8800

Blog: https://amymunns.wordpress.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amy-Munns-Consulting/114214346504

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“This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. “
— Ralph Waldo Emerson