Secrets to Managing Action Papers
by ChristaWhat is an “Action File,” and why you should have one?
Are you finally fed up and going to conquer your paper clutter? Then you need to know our #1 Paper Solution – get yourself some “Action Files.”
Action File (ak’shun fahyl) n.A set of files, kept on your desktop or other easily accessible location, for filing any piece of paper requiring action and maintained on a daily basis.Commit it to memory.
A set of action files will typically include the following:
- Files labeled for each month of the year
- Bills to pay
- Meetings (To Discuss)
- Data Entry Items
- Waiting for Reply
- Coupons/Offers
- Casual Reading
File categories can be customized to your personal needs. Each day, when sorting through the mail, file any paper requiring action into the appropriate file folder in your desktop action files.Items such as theatre tickets would be filed in the appropriate monthly folder.Invitations might go in the Meetings/To Discuss folder so you can discuss with your spouse before replying.If you agree to attend, then the invitation would go into the Data Entry file to be put on your calendar.Each piece of paper requiring action has a home.
Why do you need an action file? How about the peace of mind you get knowing that you can find those important pieces of paper and information you need, when you need it.How about less clutter on your desk, kitchen counter and dining room table. Every home and office must have action files.
This blog was originally written by our associate Karen Griffin.
Tags: Action files, organizing important papers, paper filing, vital documents
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