short-term paper clutter

A common form of paper clutter is caused by short-term projects. Since you know these papers will only be around for a short period of time, and you’ll be accessing them frequently, putting them away can seem like too much trouble.

Guess what? It’s not!

Establishing a spot for project paperwork will help prevent paper clutter from piling up on your counter tops and other flat surfaces. If using a folder with a label feels too permanent for your short-term projects, create temporary labels using sticky notes or erasable labels. Corral your project files into a portable file basket or box.

All that’s left to do then is say “goodbye, paper clutter,” and get busy taking care of those projects!