Paper clutter is real and paper management is essential to reducing stress and improving our time and task management.
It is true that we don’t need to keep as much paper, however paper will still be around and we need to know how to handle it. I speak often on this topic and it is the number one thing with which clients request assistance.
After more than 25 years as a Professional Organizer, I have found these to be essential products for successfully Managing the Paper Trail.
Vertical File Holder. This is perfect for your Daily Life Managing paper, information and projects. Action files only!
These poly plastic files are perfect for your Action files (the files you access on a daily/weekly basis). They are durable and the colors allow you to make often accessed categories easily identifiable.
This compact, portable file box is perfect for College Students starting out or for those starting out in their first apartment. Store writing utensils and labels in the top and essential documents can be easily organized below.
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Hanging file holders. Essential for organizing the files in any file box or cabinet. (Can be purchased in different colors or a monochromatic theme.)
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Large Plastic Portable File Box. Perfect for someone who moves a lot and doesn’t have many documents that need to be kept in paper form.
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For organizing reference files that are accessed only periodically.
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No one should need more than a 2 drawer file cabinet for their home paperwork organization. (We no longer need to keep as much paper!) Here is an example of one that is mobile, locks and compact. You can get them in many colors and styles.
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These may be all you need for Paper Management, but there are many more to help you management the clutter in other areas of the home. You can find other recommendations, organized by room, on our main Product Recommendation Page
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