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How to Be Virtually Paper-Free | Clutter Video Tip

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 »

Clutter Video Tip Lorie’s True Confessions About Filing

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 »

Clutter Video Tip: 9 Essential Elements for a Productive Home Office

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 »

Clutter Video Tip: How to File Tax Documents

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 »

Pushing the Envelope… Right Into the Recycling Bin!

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 »

Clutter Video Tip: Organizing Papers by Going Vertical

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 »

Clutter Video Tip: Filing Cabinets

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 »

Oh, Goody! It’s National Clean Out Your Files Month!

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 »

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