All this paper will go two places--in the trash or in my new portable file box that holds file folders. I am putting reports from each doctor into a separate folder. Tommy gave me a hanging folder that holds files. It is a wonderful addition to my system.
Today, I added a folder for recipes. Besides having recipe books at home, I had a shelf inside a cabinet for recipes. Yes, it might not be organized some days, but they were out of sight.
In the back of the file folders, I am sticking all the current grocery ads I use. I was confusing old ads ad new ads, sometimes saving or throwing away the wrong ad. No more.
Coupons are now organized, all in one folder and in old envelopes.
Since I have letters concerning many things that need a response, I added a To Do folder in the front of the files.
Any piece of paper will be corralled now.
I awoke this morning with my right elbow in severe pain. This has caused a few, no, many yelps from me. I finally got oxycod/aceta something 5/325. I only got five from the doctor just to let something heal. Today, I only had a half tablet left. It is making me very woozy.
It is good I cooked enough last night for leftovers. My right elbow is in no condition to do anything! Plus, the left arm across into the chest muscle hurts almost as bad as the R elbow. No matter what, I must bathe and wash my hair. I told Tommy it might including screaming.
This morning I awoke at 11:30 am and came in here to wake Tommy. He was shocked he slept so late. Last night, I slept on my right side some, obviously too long! The right elbow must have been in the wrong position. The storm kept me awake, I think.
This day has been devoted to the painful filing I am doing. But, at least my papers will be in one place. I had a file cabinet at my house, but this little plastic box is okay for now. I do not have a thick file of warranties like I once did. Oh, my file cabinet was rescued, so there is no need to ever buy another!
I do throw out useless ads that come in the mail!
Can you get overwhelmed by paper? What is your system for dealing with paper?
The stack of mail on the counter that grows each day is overwhelming. My husband brings it in, I go through it throwing out the junk and then toss the stuff to keep on the pile. Eventually, I go through it.
ReplyDeleteLisa,
DeleteVery little of the junk remains very long. But, even the keep stuff gets overwhelming when I do not have a place for it. Now, I have a real place for it to go immediately.
Ads for the mail go straight to the burn can. Bills that need paid go to a pocket calendar. When they are paid they stay in pocket calendar is it folds into a file.Which then goes into the file cabinet... BUT I still have tons of paper clutter that I am battling. I have a small plastic file box I think I will put printed recipes in. I need to finish cleaning out my briefcase.
ReplyDeleteChef,
DeleteWe are usually good about the junk that needs to go. The paper clutter is something I have battled here. Tommy is cleaning out stacks of old stuff by his chair. I need to clean out my purse.
My husband and I have opposite thoughts on this. Depending on who brings the mail in. I sort mail at the trash can. I don't keep things. I pay my bills online and have elected paperless statements. Very little gets to my desk.
ReplyDeleteIf he brings it in, he hands me my mail and takes everything to his office. He not only pays bills by check, but he uses the envelope provided. he rarely bothers to toss the ads, they collect on his desk (you should see it). bank statements, receipts, and more gets thrown into a file cabinet drawer. Drives me crazy!
I will admit my mother and I hoard recipes! Too bad I hate to cook.
He takes everything into his office (only if he gets t
Jan,
ReplyDeleteSometimes, I want to see junk mail. But, I do throw it out, sometimes not soon enough. If anything gets into my filing system, it is filed, not just thrown in...lol. You have a good system even if your husband does not. At least you only have half the paper clutter.
I find it difficult to keep the paper clutter under control. We don't get any junk mail but I still seem to get plenty of paper bills and letters. My goal is to deal with the mail as soon as it comes in, I shred what I don't need to keep and the rest is kept in a filing cabinet.
ReplyDeleteJan,
DeleteAt least you are aware and have a goal in mind.