How to Organize Paperwork?
We spend a great deal of time working so surely you owe it to yourself to have a clutter free, organised, calm and inspiring workspace. Do you long to organise your paperwork?
Overwhelmed by paperwork?
If you have ever taken a seat at your workspace and not known where to start or lost documents or lost valuable time searching for them, then these are signs you need to act.
Luckily there are tried and tested formulas to help you organise your paperwork and workspace and create a system that work in the long term.
You can achieve a streamlined, simple filing system, which you can easily maintain. You will be able to immediately access resources. Your work space will fill you with energy and motivation.
It’s not all about work related items either; you need to feel happy in your workspace. Everything that is around you will be there for a reason; because it serves an important purpose or because it simply inspires you. A vase of fresh flowers perhaps or a framed note from a loved one. Getting your paperwork sorted can be a way to live with mindful intention and be an action towards improved mental health.
Although paperwork can take time to declutter and organise, it can be really rewarding.
How To Organize Paperwork – 6 Steps To Success
- Gather all papers in one location.
- Sort them into four basic categories: Shred (sensitive info), Recycle (junk), File (important to keep), and Action (requires a response).
- Use a filing system with broad categories like “Medical” or “Financial” and use sub-folders to specify.
- Digitize and back up important documents you don’t need a physical copy of.
- Shred any documents with personal information that you’ve digitized or no longer need.
- Maintain the system by immediately processing new papers and doing an annual purge.