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Organizing Ongoing Projects

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Keeping projects on the table, counter, desk, or tool bench, because you worry that once they are out of sight, they are out of mind, is a common concern.  This two step process will help you organize ongoing projects and get them done.  It has been successful for me.  Step 1 – Keep an ongoing project list on the fridge, and put the projects away.  Step 2 – Block out time on your calendar to work on your projects.  Schedule increments of time that allow you to have the project completed when you wish it to be done.

 

Save Money by Being Organized

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Here are some ways to save money by being organized:

  • Having a home for items reduces the need for duplicate purchases.
  • Regularly removing unwanted and unused items reduces the need for storage units.
  • Setting limits for belongings, and guidelines for purchases reduces the accumulation of stuff.
  • Having an organized bill paying process reduces the chance of paying late fees and added interest.
  • Having organized bank records reduces the chance of bouncing checks.

Save Time

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Use a shower caddy to contain items that are collecting on your kitchen or bathroom counter top.  One example is to store vitamins and daily medications in a caddy.  When it’s time to clean the counter, all that is required is to pick up the caddy instead of all the individual bottles.  This will save time and will speed up your cleaning process.

shower caddy

Organizing Paper

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Store action papers, notes, and reminders in one location.  Examples of action papers are, information that needs to entered into the computer, information that needs to be read and responded to, and contact information for someone who needs to be called.  The product I use is a multi-pocket organizer that is divided into days of the week, and the location I use is an easy access vertical file holder by my desk.  This gives me one place to store and retrieve action papers, notes, and reminders.  It also helps me to organize and prioritize those actions.

Organizing Tax Documents

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Keep one tax document folder labeled with the current year, and add papers to it as they collect throughout the year.  Once your taxes have been filed for this year, transfer the documents to a bin labeled past tax documents, and write the specific years that are included in the bin.  Include with your past tax documents,  all your supporting tax papers, financial records for that year, and proof of tax payment.  Store the bin in a remote area.  Start a new tax folder for the next year.