| There are plenty of people who are the picture of | | | | most. Once the electronic side of things is in order, you |
| organization at their workplace but they come home | | | | can move on to papers and files. |
| to a life filled with clutter and disorganization. They may | | | | To determine what filing system will work best for you, |
| find themselves with unnecessary late fees on unpaid | | | | sort through all of your loose papers. Decide what |
| bills, difficulty finding things they have purchased, or | | | | needs to be kept and what can be shredded or |
| running around in circles late for every event they | | | | recycled. Be sure to destroy anything with your name, |
| attend. If they are a co-worker of yours, you may be | | | | address, or personal information on it. After you have |
| surprised to find out they live this way. If it is you, you | | | | decided what needs to be kept on hand, organize it |
| probably hide in your home in shame. It can be tough | | | | into categories that make sense for you. A good idea |
| to entertain and feel comfortable having others over to | | | | is to keep everything together by year. In the current |
| visit if your home is in shambles. A great place to begin | | | | year, divide it by month, or use another system. You |
| organizing your home is by putting together a home | | | | can use subcategories if necessary. For instance, you |
| office. This allows you to at least get a grip on | | | | may create a file for health related information and |
| important paperwork like bills and tax documents. Even | | | | then further break it down by family member. You |
| if the dishes pile up or the laundry goes unfolded, you | | | | may want to take a bit of time to think about what |
| will at least be able to save yourself time and money | | | | system is going to work for you, but choose a system |
| when doing important household work. Putting together | | | | that makes sense. There are no rules as long as it |
| a home office is easy. There are just a few supplies | | | | makes sense to you. Once you have your computer |
| you need and you can make the space comfortable | | | | set up and your files organized, you are well on your |
| and inviting. Begin the process by organizing your | | | | way to an organized office space. All that is left to do |
| office equipment. Find a place for your computer, | | | | is to spruce up the space and make it comfortable. |
| printer, and fax machine that enables you to use them | | | | Add family photos, some comfortable seating, a few |
| without setting things up every time you need them. | | | | decorative items, and anything else you can think of to |
| Make sure they are on a sturdy surface and purchase | | | | make the space your own. You may even want to |
| any supplies you may need to keep them operational. | | | | use this space for books, photo albums, or craft |
| It is a good idea to have a backup ink refill or inkjet | | | | materials. A home office is a great idea. |
| cartridge so you do not run out when you need it | | | | |
