Controlling Chaos at Workand at Home ; Defeat the Mess by Planning Around Habits

The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL › November 14, 2005

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Getting organized

While everyone's organizational habits differ, these general tips can apply to most work situations -- both at the office and in the home.

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Controlling Chaos at Workand at Home ; Defeat the Mess by Planning Around Habits

* File only what you need. Don't treat files as dumping grounds.

* Keep fingertip files at your desk. Those are items you always refer to, including phone lists.

* Remember you are ever-changing so your filing system should change, too. Get rid of a category you no longer use, or add a new one you need. Once a year, purge files you don't need.

* Don't overstuff filing cab...

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