How to Do a Filing System Declutter

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Organizing with Binders

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Files and Filing Systems I Kept: 1. A desk organizer. It’s easy to grab a folder while I’m working, or file something away quickly.

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2. Slash pockets in a file box. I file pending things in slash pockets. I also use slash pockets to store travel documents.

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3. GTD Folders. - Maybe/Someday Folder – For things I might want to do someday when I have more time. - Waiting Folder. This is for stuff that I need input from someone else in order to complete.

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4. Blog Post Ideas Folder. I have a tendency to think of blog post ideas when I’m out and about. I jot them down on a piece of paper, and put them into this folder when I’m by my desk.

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Stuff I Got Rid Of… 1. Tax Information from Past Years. 2. Car Accident Paperwork 3. Moving Files 4. Blogging Stuff 5. Rewards Program Information 6. Folders for old projects

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