Use the 10-Folder System to Organize All Your Paper Clutter

Clutter cando a number on your brain, so it’s best to organize and sort it all.

You’ll need to buy 10 folders and label them.

Seven folders will be named after the days of the week.

The remaining three folders are labelled “To-do”, “File” and “Important.”

Sunday-Saturday:Put any paper needed on a particular day into that day’s folder.

Every evening, inspect the next day’s file to ensure you are good to go.

To-do:This folder contains any paper that needs action from you.

Note that you don’t use this folder as a reminder for to-do items.

Important:Some papers needs immediate attention.

“Important” has a time-based context in this folder system.

For example, the warranty card for the new refrigerator.

StoneGable says that this method is successful if you follow the sorting diligently.

It’s not the end in itself, it takes you there.

Use a strong file holder to keep all the folders together.

Of course, this is only if you want to stick with paper.

If you’re finally ready to go digital and ditch paper,here’s how to make the transition.

Conquering Paper Clutter| The StoneGable Blog