Newsletters
Newsletter February
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: Paper – The Modified Tickler – February 2013 newsletter.
Tips
Trays, Files, and a Bookend
PROBLEM: I like my paper trays but I would also like a place close by for some files. SOLUTION: Slide the “arm” of a bookend under the paper tray. The bookend will now support your files.
Tips
Transporting Files
PROBLEM: I have a job where I need to transport files. I can’t keep track of what files are where. SOLUTION: Choose some sort of holder for you files. It can be an according file (like in the picture) or a bag with a zipper. One goal is to choose Read more…
Tips
Packed Filing Cabinet
PROBLEM: It’s really hard for me to file papers because my filing cabinet is packed. There’s no room for me to slip a piece of paper into the file and when I try to pull a file out three others come out with it. SOLUTION: The first step is to Read more…
AD/HD
I Don’t Want to File My Papers!
PROBLEM – I don’t like to file. My papers build up because I can’t seem to make myself do it. SOLUTION – Use a timer. We can do almost anything for a short period of time. Set the timer for 10 minutes (or whatever amount of time works for you) Read more…
Tips
Binder for Papers
PROBLEM – I don’t like to file my papers but I still want to organize them. SOLUTION – A three ring binder can be a good alternative to files. You can have categories inside one binder or have a binder for each different category. There are many different category options: Read more…
AD/HD
Newsletter November 2010
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: Pretty Files – November 2010 newsletter
Tips
Files – left tab, right tab, either tab?
PROBLEM– I look into my filing cabinet and there appears to be no order. It is hard for me to focus and find what I’m looking for. SOLUTION – Use the tabs to help create order. Use the same tab position for files that go together. When a new category Read more…
Tips
Freezer Basket for Files
It might be nice to have a place to put a group of files that are related and transportable. Here an old freezer basket was used to serve this purpose. Most people probably don’t have an old freezer basket hanging around but you might have something else that works really Read more…