Closed September 2017
I can think of lots of things I wouldn’t mind being “buried” in; dark chocolate bars and cashmere sweaters come to mind. But, paper is nowhere on that list. Paper can be confusing and overwhelming, so it often gets stacked, stashed or shoved- and ultimately never looked at again. Watch this video, grab yourself a… Read more »
Confession is good for the soul, and it is time to lay my “filing soul” bare… Single sheets, clipped articles, ridiculously long how-to guides, I found all of these things when I cleaned out my files. Watch this video to see how I reduced my files by half! (Click here to watch on YouTube if… Read more »
Quick, think of your favorite room in the house… Did you say your home office? No? I’m not surprised. Statements, taxes, filing are all essential in running your home, but they aren’t very fun. Watch this video for the the nine essential elements of a productive home office. Following these strategies will make the time… Read more »
Does your filing cabinet look like Rainbow Brite handles your paper files? Organizing files and paperwork shouldn’t require a paint palette and an answer key. In this video, I will show you why color coding may not be the way to organize your files effectively. When you are deciding how to organize your files, leave… Read more »
Procrastination, even in moderation, can cause great aggravation. But accomplishments in your regimens can make your mood benevolent. Having the right systems in place and tools at hand can make these regimens much more achievable. Watch this video for strategies to organize your tax paperwork. Following these tips will make tax time less stressful and… Read more »
I always talk about one of the keys to any organizing project being VISIBILITY. You have to have visibility of your things to know what you have, where it is, and what it is. Sometimes when people sort mail, they open an envelope, see what the papers say, fold it all back up, and put… Read more »
Fences, tetherball poles, and antennas are all things that work better standing up. But what else is more efficient upright? Paper- yes, paper. Watch this video to shape up your sheets and transform your piles into smiles. Transcript: Hi. I’m Lorie Marrero and today’s Clutter Video Tip is about paper, specifically something I learned awhile… Read more »
Is your filing keeping you from smiling? Do your stacks give you panic attacks because your files go on for miles? Watch this video to make your filing less tedious and painful and more efficient and gainful (and I promise to stop rhyming). 😉 (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can’t see the… Read more »
Each week we are posting a one-minute-ish quick video tip on something useful and practical that you can apply right away! Our ninth video, focuses on getting the most out of your filing cabinet. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded player.) Transcript: Hello, I’m Lorie Marrero, and today’s Clutter… Read more »
October is National Clean Out Your Files Month. I know, I know… it's so wonderful, but PLEASE, contain yourself! I typically recommend two times of the year to clean out your files. You can either do it now during its "appropriate" month, or you can do it in April right after you have done your… Read more »
