Category Archives: Paper Organizing

Confronting our monsters

Posted on February 5, 2013 by lismckinley

For people who are chronically disorganized, the consequence of not facing their fears can be enormous. Continue reading →

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Are You A Hider or A Piler?

Posted on August 5, 2012 by lismckinley

The terms Hider and Piler represent two types on an organizing continuum. Generally people fall somewhere along the continuum preferring one kind of organizing habit over another. These are not absolutes. Understanding your – and others – preferred type can help you learn ways to be and stay organized as well as to help you better understand the habits of others. Continue reading →

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4 Steps to Plow Through Those Paper Piles

Posted on August 29, 2011 by lismckinley

There are really only four ways you can manage the inflow of paper and get your desk or office organized:
1. Stop it before it starts
2. Determine if you must act on it
3. Determine if you must or need to hold on to it (or really want to)
4. Toss it

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