help. My counters are over loaded with papers papers [papers. does anybody have a great idea on staying on top

Question

The mail that comes to my ouse daily is overwhelming and overloading, papers bills newpapers, catalogues etc. I can't keep up with it all. I feel so unorganized

Answer 1

No trouble answering this question because had to tackle the same thing. Went to Wal-Mart and bought a shredder, some see-thru organizers(hard plastic, 2-3 compartments each), and a trash can big enough for all the catalogs and bulk mail. Purchase a staple remover, a container for pencils/ pens and a roulodex(unless you put addresses on the computer), or a nice little thick notebook for addresses, computer passwords and such.
Decide how to organize bills and receipts. Some things can be disposed of immediately or have to be kept for up to three years so get file folders and organize the bills and receipts. Keep bills due- in one of the organizers. Put stamps and address labels there too. Stick to a system, some kind of system, bills won't be late-no late fees, you'll sleep better. Won't have to look under stacks of papers because everything will be organized.
Allow yourself one glass container(or any container) for paper clips, erasers, gum, glue stick, whatever you can cram in that one jar. That is your junk container. Get rid of all the other junk that won't fit or give it away.
Shred everything with your personal info, address, etc.
Trash all the bulk mail.
I was so unorganized, had everything on 2 rolltop desks and the kitchen counter. Could not find anything when it was needed. Now the kitchen counter is clear and one rolltop is clean. Put the mail on the same place at desk and make it a habit to shred and dispose immediately the junk.

Answer 2

I don't know if it is a great idea or not but file folders help me. A filing cabinet or some filing drawers help too. Set up basic categories for each person , cars, house maintenance, insurance, credit cards, banking, etc. and use them. Throw away what you don't need. Keep a bill book too. Enter each bill, the date due and how much you pay and when. Keep a box for all receipts. Some times it is over whelming. It works for me, hope it does for you.

Answer 3

Get some small bins you can sort your mail in. Label them and when you get your mail in everyday you can decide what goes where and open what is important put the junk in the trash.