A 1 to 31 folder may be exactly what you need to manage your paperwork if piles are stressing you out. The 1 – 31 folder is a folder with tabs labeled 1 – 31 (one tab for each day of the month). Allocate todo items to a day of the month and simply open Read More
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What paperwork do you need to keep at home?
I work with many clients to sort their paperwork. I love it! I love to corral the papers from every nook and cranny of the house and then whip it into shape. How we sort it is dependant on the client (and that’s a topic for a blog another day), but the first thing I Read More
5 filing systems to take control of your paperwork at home
Don’t know what system to use for your filing and you’re feeling confused? Don’t know what to keep or where to start and that’s making you anxious. And you don’t have a process so new paperwork comes in and sits in a pile on the kitchen bench!? Ok, let’s nip all this in the bud! Read More
I love to sort, organise and file paperwork in home offices
I’ve been spending a lot of time in home offices over the past few months. Call me crazy, but I loooove sorting paperwork. Perhaps this passion grew from my 20 plus years as an Executive Assistant / Administrator? There is something cathartic about sorting documents chronologically and by document type that I really enjoy. Read More
Easy steps to declutter your wardrobe, kitchen, paperwork and kids toys
I held another successful decluttering workshop on Friday night showcasing the 6 steps of the Space and Time Organising S.Y.S.T.E.M. My first time at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre; a great venue and turnout. I always start my workshops with introductions. I introduce myself, explaining what a Professional Organiser does and how I came to Read More
Take control of your paperwork
Recently I spent some time with a Mum from school to set up a weekly routine so she can manage her paperwork. She was concerned she had overdue bills, school notices were going missing and the thought of being out of control drove her to call to me for assistance. I was delighted that she Read More
Tips to curate, organise, file and retrieve paper articles of interest
Many of my clients have varied interests and they love to collect paper articles from magazines and newspapers and they pick up all sorts of related postcards or freebies whilst they are out and about. They find that piles of paper mount up quickly, and before they know it they are overwhelmed by an activity Read More
Working with adults with challenges with executive functioning skills such as ADD and ADHD
The article The DESIRE to Manage Your ADHD on additudemag.com says, “Lack of structure is a major problem for people who have ADHD. For most people with ADHD, there seems to be no internal system of organization”. I have a number of clients with challenges with their executive functioning skills which present themselves in ADD, Read More
7 tips to keep your home office organised
Is your office in a mess? Can’t find anything and it’s stressing you out? Or are you setting up a new office from scratch? Follow these tips to keep your home office organised. Items every office should have Desk Your desk should be large enough for your computer, yourself and a diary. Keep only the Read More
5 ways to set up a paper filing system
Paper filing is a big deal for many people. Although much of what we do these days is online or electronic, many people still use, print and file paper. Here are 5 paper filing systems you can tailor to suit your needs at home. 1. Good old alphabetised paper filing system Use the the alphabet Read More