How to Organize Files in Office/Home (Part 2 of 9 Paper Clutter Series)

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  • Overwhelmed w/ Paper Clutter? Start here: www.alejandra.tv/paper-series/
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    Hello! I'm Alejandra Costello, professional organizing expert from Alejandra.tv! In this video I show you two ways to organize your files and documents in your office so you can easily find what you're looking for when you need it!
    The first way to file your papers is with hanging file folders in a traditional filing cabinet. In this video, I'll show you the color-coded filing system I've used for years and highly recommend!
    The second way to organize and file paperwork is with binders! In this video, I'll show you how I organize all of my binders inside and out so things are easy to find and clutter-free!
    List of organizing products shown (color-coded filing system, file folders, binders, etc.) in this video can be found here: www.alejandra.tv/organize-pap...
    This is part 2 of a 10 part paper clutter series on getting organized at home. You can watch the entire video series here: www.alejandra.tv/organize-pap...
    Thanks for watching and happy organizing :)
    Alejandra
    #organizationideas #organization #officeorganization
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  • @favoritestuffs
    @favoritestuffs Před 4 lety +154

    whohoo! lol im still on a happy high from alejandra being back on youtube lol

  • @MariaMaria-ym8dc
    @MariaMaria-ym8dc Před 4 lety +175

    *THE QUEEN IS BACK*

  • @lillianne4019
    @lillianne4019 Před 4 lety +70

    Welcome back! I have started a journey working from home. I now have a home office. It has been wonderful so far! Thank you for the tips. I have quite literally watched every single video you have uploaded. Ever. You look wonderfully happy and healthy. I hope you and your family are well. While my country (Australia) is burning, I sit in my home in rural Victoria doing anything I can to distract myself- what better than sort out my home office! Much love from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @tanyademillo8695
      @tanyademillo8695 Před 4 lety +13

      Sending prayers to your country💕

    • @lillianne4019
      @lillianne4019 Před 4 lety +5

      Tanya DeMillo thank you so very much Tanya, that’s really kind of you. I can’t speak for all aussies, but I know that I feel the love and support from the rest of the world. This means the world to me xxx

    • @carolinecoleman7361
      @carolinecoleman7361 Před 4 lety +4

      Sending much love to your beautiful country. From London, England. x x

    • @lillianne4019
      @lillianne4019 Před 4 lety +3

      Caroline Coleman thank you Caroline. You are beautiful. It’s horrendous.

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      @abbygross7979 Před 4 lety +3

      sending prayers your way

  • @barbiedejong4834
    @barbiedejong4834 Před rokem +2

    I love to hear you speak, Alejandra! You are genuine and humble. God bless you!

  • @jmack7921
    @jmack7921 Před 4 lety +3

    So happy you are back. I switched over my file cabinet to Better Binders a few years back after watching your video. Love this system. So easy to keep updated and everything I need is right at hand and best of all, no clutter!!

  • @LeCherrySodaa
    @LeCherrySodaa Před 4 lety +1

    Im so happy you're back... I got hooked on your channel as a newlywed 4 years ago when we were living on a MASSIVE house my parents kindly let me live in (borrowed) for a year... We now live on a TINY one bedroom appartment and your videos STILL help out so much. We are saving for our house and since im having a baby soon Im nesting like crazy and decluttering this tiny space. Thank you for coming back!!:)

  • @marlenek3412
    @marlenek3412 Před 4 lety +23

    I love the way you organized the car records by year, highlighting it at the top! Brilliant. So excited to see your new system! (Can't believe I'm early twice in a row). 💛

    • @HomeOrganizing
      @HomeOrganizing  Před 4 lety +1

      So glad you enjoyed that tip! Makes a difference when you go to access your documents! :) Thank you for being here, Marlene! :)

    • @jenjenson
      @jenjenson Před 4 lety

      Marlene Kay I have binders for each vehicle. Life saver!!

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  • @jc10907Sealy
    @jc10907Sealy Před 4 lety +44

    Binders are brilliant! And so are you. Thank you for all you share for free - you are generous with your skills. I have purchased one of your programs and benefit from the advice.

    • @HomeOrganizing
      @HomeOrganizing  Před 4 lety +4

      So glad to know you've benefited from the advice! :) I appreciate your kind words, that means a lot. Thank you for the opportunity to support your organizing journey, Jen! :)

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  • @emmcguire94
    @emmcguire94 Před 4 lety +26

    I have gone almost completely digital with our paperwork. I keep our passports, birth certificates and wedding certificate in a fireproof safe.
    Our sentimental documents go in a folder and we have one folder each.
    All other documents I scan through an app on my phone and upload to google drive. This way there are easily accessible and safe from damage. These are documents like receipts, medical records, bills, banking records, insurance details. The amount of paperwork you actually NEED to keep a hard copy of is actually very small

    • @loralove182
      @loralove182 Před 4 lety +2

      what a great comment!

    • @Brianna_Little_Apple_Mama
      @Brianna_Little_Apple_Mama Před 4 lety +2

      For real!

    • @sorbet87
      @sorbet87 Před 4 lety +8

      Love your system, amazing! But you definitely can't do this in the UK. Any time you need to prove your address you need three paper documents received within the last few months, and they won't take digital.

    • @emmcguire94
      @emmcguire94 Před 4 lety +2

      Sorbet Ice ahh see in Australia I would just print out the digital copies and that would be acceptable. All my bills are emailed to me anyway

    • @Hotnik0813
      @Hotnik0813 Před 4 lety

      Exactly what i do!all that paper gives me anxiety and takes up too much space, i dont even know why im watching this video🤷🏼‍♀️prob just bc i like alejandra

  • @MaduTalks
    @MaduTalks Před 4 lety +5

    I started watching your videos since 2015! You've taught me a lot !!!

  • @suzyparker8303
    @suzyparker8303 Před 4 lety +12

    Love seeing someone else do what I have done for years. When I was teaching, all of my school files were in binders and it made such a difference! People would ask me "can I borrow such and so paper?" and I handed it to them in about ten seconds flat or less.

    • @HomeOrganizing
      @HomeOrganizing  Před 4 lety +3

      Beautiful! 10 secs or less is impressive!!! Binders just feel S O M U C H E A S I E R!

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  • @AMATEURDECORATINGLIKEAPRO
    @AMATEURDECORATINGLIKEAPRO Před 4 lety +14

    I love it!!! I am setting up my home office and this suggested video was perfection.😍😍😍

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      @ahmirseth9361 Před 2 lety

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  • @amybelcher9855
    @amybelcher9855 Před 4 lety +4

    Soooooo happy you're back! You're truly the best!

  • @kate-jd8kc
    @kate-jd8kc Před 4 lety

    So delighted that you are back. Your organization programme s have changed my life . I purchased your PPP and it revolutionized my world . Great to have you back . Love you and your work

  • @Intentionallivingnow
    @Intentionallivingnow Před 4 lety +9

    Great video - I am now going to consider moving to binders- thanks! I can’t wait to see the next one! Would be great to get a peek into one of the binders you are actively using.

  • @Raquel96
    @Raquel96 Před 2 lety +1

    Those binders are amazing! I’ve had mine for probably about 10 years now & they still work

  • @TheGoldProject
    @TheGoldProject Před 4 lety +5

    Binders are an amazing way to organize. That is how I store all of my papers. :)

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  • @wendymadden8535
    @wendymadden8535 Před 4 lety +4

    I love your videos. As a mom and a teacher, I feel like I'm always overloaded with papers. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @encouragementclub1448
    @encouragementclub1448 Před 4 lety +1

    Great to see you, Alejandra! I started using the Freedom Filer system years ago because of you. Thanks for the inspiration! ~Bo

  • @rachelbee7921
    @rachelbee7921 Před rokem +1

    Alejandra, you're a GENIUS!!! I love you and the content you provide. I pray you and your family are well!! ❤

  • @dcsalerno
    @dcsalerno Před 4 lety +4

    Thrilled you’re back on CZcams!! You look great!!

  • @milletteregacho7158
    @milletteregacho7158 Před 4 lety +2

    So glad you are back. You really motivate me to organize. I love all your videos I learned so much from you. Can’t wait for another organizing video from you. Please continue to make videos like this😘😘😘

  • @Pimeden
    @Pimeden Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for coming back! I love your videos😍

  • @MrTomWatkins
    @MrTomWatkins Před 4 lety +1

    So good to see you’re back Alejandra!

  • @jessm.8317
    @jessm.8317 Před 4 lety +3

    Another helpful video🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate you and your content ♥️

  • @angelabyrd3309
    @angelabyrd3309 Před 4 lety +2

    So glad you are back🌸

  • @annyt5466
    @annyt5466 Před 4 lety +1

    So happy you posted a video! Love watching your videos. You are inspiration for having an organize life/home

  • @purplewombat1923
    @purplewombat1923 Před 4 lety +2

    Alejandra, everything looks so pretty. So much nicer than those cumbersome filing cabinets and easier access too! I must get started on this. Thanks for the inspiration :)

  • @minihorses
    @minihorses Před 4 lety +22

    Love your idea for paint swatches, right now mine are in a pile that I need to takle!

  • @leahsiemens1424
    @leahsiemens1424 Před 4 lety +9

    I do have a filing cabinet but as often as I can, I go paperless and have a PDF file of my bill (or whatever). I categorize them by year and Payee and save them to my competed and also a flash drive. I’ve been thinking about what I would do if my house burned down. Perhaps storing in a “cloud” somewhere as well... just a thought for those who want to save paper 😊

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  • @nicolem7480
    @nicolem7480 Před rokem +1

    This video was so helpful thank you! I am organizing my paper clutter that got way out of hand and I am so excited to try your system, and to finally get organized!

  • @noodle1428
    @noodle1428 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm so glad to see you are back! You always have the best ideas and I LOVE my Better Binders thanks to you!

    • @HomeOrganizing
      @HomeOrganizing  Před 4 lety

      Aw, thank you!!! :) So glad to know you're enjoying your better binders! They sure are great!!! :)

  • @sandypearce8550
    @sandypearce8550 Před 4 lety +1

    So glad you are back.

  • @druhamilton6787
    @druhamilton6787 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your videos with use 😊 paper organizing is the hardest for me . I really like the binder system and believe it’s something I could keep up . Thank you 😊

  • @alyssagrace5491
    @alyssagrace5491 Před 4 lety +14

    Glad to see you back!!

  • @808Blessed1
    @808Blessed1 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Alejandra!! Looking forward to your helpful tips and all your upcoming videos.💕

  • @melissacronecarvell
    @melissacronecarvell Před 4 lety +1

    Love your videos 💜 Always something I can learn 💚

  • @punkyspray
    @punkyspray Před 4 lety +3

    So happy you are back! Great information ❤️

    • @HomeOrganizing
      @HomeOrganizing  Před 4 lety

      Glad you enjoyed this video! Thank you for being here! :)

  • @serina4888
    @serina4888 Před 4 lety +2

    I am so enjoying your new videos! Please keep up the great work 😊 I’ve been a fan of yours for many years!!!

  • @erinelizabeth3616
    @erinelizabeth3616 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you !! Your videos are so informative 😊 You are the most organized person I know!! Keep up the great work 💕

  • @pjpororo323
    @pjpororo323 Před 4 lety

    WELCOME BACK Alejandra!!! Its been a long time!! Missed you and new inspiration!!

  • @LizEslok
    @LizEslok Před 2 lety

    Revolutionary! This is changing my whole life! Thank you!

  • @suchabeautifulday1733
    @suchabeautifulday1733 Před 4 lety +1

    Seeing you upload a new video just made my day. Glad to see you looking great still. Take care aleh and to your loved ones.

    • @HomeOrganizing
      @HomeOrganizing  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for your kindness! So glad this video made your day! :)

  • @iagonizante
    @iagonizante Před 4 lety +2

    This video is so inspiring I can't wait to get started organizing my papers now! Thank you for these videos!

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  • @ArTraveLovEat
    @ArTraveLovEat Před 4 lety +2

    I'm glad you come back in vlogging. I have much paperworks to declutter.

    • @hanashow3399
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  • @hanaaba4184
    @hanaaba4184 Před 4 lety +9

    We missed you ❤️❤️

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      @hanashow3399 Před 3 lety

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  • @zainabhussain7290
    @zainabhussain7290 Před 3 lety

    Great to see you back ......we want more videos from u and your excellent ideas👌👌
    Room makeovers .....color selection...... changing old things from the house and more👍

  • @kgirl701
    @kgirl701 Před 4 lety +9

    Love the binder method much better than my file cabinet. I’m going to have to try that.

    • @HomeOrganizing
      @HomeOrganizing  Před 4 lety +1

      YAY! It definitely feels easier! I just accessed my health binder yesterday and it was a breeze to find what I was looking for without having to shuffle through a big stack!

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      @hanashow3399 Před 3 lety

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  • @LALAE6
    @LALAE6 Před 4 lety +2

    Welcome back! Super excited to see more cool content.

    • @hanashow3399
      @hanashow3399 Před 3 lety

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  • @robinduke3184
    @robinduke3184 Před 4 lety +1

    I get ridiculously giddy, when I see a new video pop up! So glad you’re back. 😊

  • @wesleyblackburn4161
    @wesleyblackburn4161 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic. I have those binders in my work office! Love them, and they have so many bright colors

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      @hanashow3399 Před 3 lety

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  • @elsa5552
    @elsa5552 Před 4 lety

    GREAT content again, Alejandra! Thank you !!!

  • @millytorres9777
    @millytorres9777 Před 4 lety

    Hi Alejandra, Great insight as always. Thank you for the gift of organizing😊

  • @pm-r6136
    @pm-r6136 Před 4 lety

    It's great !!!I'm sure you've put A LOT of time getting these together!!! Wow!!!

  • @MetalWitchy
    @MetalWitchy Před 3 lety

    Perfect! Thank you for the tips Alejandra xoxo

  • @aug07broken
    @aug07broken Před 2 lety +1

    I will be rewatching all of these cause I want to be the boss of my paperwork and not the other way around! I lost an important document recently, I had it in my pocket the whole time, but while I was looking for it, I was super stressed out! Never again!!

  • @Jessica_Jones
    @Jessica_Jones Před 8 měsíci

    Wow, this is SO helpful, thank you Alejandra! Papers have always been tough for me, and though I finally got everything organized into a file box a few years ago, I've found that I still get stressed when it comes to putting things away as well as trying to find what I need (or remembering what certain items are for and how they relate to the folder). I think the binder system might just be the thing I need to organize papers in a detailed way while also giving myself full visibility, instead of a bunch of papers all squished into one hanging folder! 🙈
    Sighing sighs of relief and anticipation now...can't wait to go through my papers to see if this will work ☺️

  • @MushkyFuchs
    @MushkyFuchs Před 4 lety +2

    Loving this new series so much! Thank you! ❤️

  • @barbifaragoova1705
    @barbifaragoova1705 Před 4 lety

    My day just got better ❤

  • @eightball91341
    @eightball91341 Před 4 lety +1

    It's so great seeing more from you. Thank you for sharing Alejandra and team!

  • @angiecrocitto
    @angiecrocitto Před 4 lety +86

    I like to watch her videos after watching hoarder shows lol

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  • @kerstins.8918
    @kerstins.8918 Před 4 lety +1

    I am so happy you are back !!!!!

  • @henrythomas7112
    @henrythomas7112 Před rokem

    Excellent video!
    Thank you very much for your hard work.

  • @melaniematthysen94
    @melaniematthysen94 Před 4 lety

    I watch your videos over and over and over again! I’m so glad you are back!! #happydance

  • @capricornpathologist2287

    You are amazing. Take care of yourself woman ❤️

  • @sheilaxavier9841
    @sheilaxavier9841 Před 4 lety

    Incrível, ajudou muito, obrigada!

  • @michellegonzalez8348
    @michellegonzalez8348 Před 4 lety +3

    You motivate me so much! I love watching your videos!

  • @2eyeluvmac2
    @2eyeluvmac2 Před 4 lety +5

    You have the best videos.

  • @ariannanickerson
    @ariannanickerson Před 4 lety +15

    Your ideas never cease to amaze me! ❤️

  • @juannyguerra9834
    @juannyguerra9834 Před 4 lety

    Hi , Alejandra!😘 Thank you for this great video👍😊

  • @SimpLeeBeth
    @SimpLeeBeth Před 4 lety

    This is a very thorough rundown. Thanks! xo

  • @sneha9230
    @sneha9230 Před 4 lety +2

    Good job dear...its reallly helping us 💖

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      @hanashow3399 Před 3 lety

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  • @mai_world
    @mai_world Před 4 lety

    Brilliant! Thank you so much!!!!

  • @marycastillo202
    @marycastillo202 Před 4 lety

    Fun!! I love all the colors :)

  • @MissTaviBaby
    @MissTaviBaby Před 4 lety +9

    I recently thought about binders, but I wasn't sure how to categorize everything. Thanks!!

  • @joshuagubag2840
    @joshuagubag2840 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much it was very helpful

  • @KhaJani16
    @KhaJani16 Před 4 lety

    Thanks so much for the tips!!!

  • @debbiefreitas4851
    @debbiefreitas4851 Před 4 lety +14

    Can you do a segment on setting up organization and filing for business? I have a retail store and would enjoy information on how you organize business files.

    • @lindag5076
      @lindag5076 Před 4 lety +1

      I would love to know how to set up binders or file folders for our business.

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      @hanashow3399 Před 3 lety

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  • @pj7557
    @pj7557 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful!! Thank you!!

  • @bebrrtarmaf6870
    @bebrrtarmaf6870 Před 3 lety

    This is really helping video, thank you.

  • @momof2boyss
    @momof2boyss Před 4 lety

    Thanks for coming back! You're my favorite vlogger! Can you provide us of the list we should bring in case of emergency?

  • @hxdcm
    @hxdcm Před 2 lety

    Love how you think, I'm in the mood to switch to a binder system

  • @michellesunshinestar
    @michellesunshinestar Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you sooooooooo much.

  • @noralorenz6227
    @noralorenz6227 Před 4 lety +1

    So happy you did this video I was looking to organize mine but didn’t know where to begin

    • @HomeOrganizing
      @HomeOrganizing  Před 4 lety

      Oh such great timing! :) Happy paper organizing to you, Nora! :)

  • @grumpy9721
    @grumpy9721 Před 4 lety

    Am I the only one who is in awe with Alejandra's rainbow organization system? 😍

  • @clcnj5365
    @clcnj5365 Před 4 lety

    I used to do the binder filing system 30 years ago!

  • @Neelysmusic
    @Neelysmusic Před 6 měsíci

    I wish there were more videos! Love the paint swatch idea for binder!

  • @Tesnobay
    @Tesnobay Před 2 lety

    I just found your videos on youtube, and I loved some of the things to said about filing systems and cabinets. I just can't seem to work without folders for example, a landscape company I keep a Folder for every year, but only 1 file, it gets quite big!

  • @antoniacalderon2257
    @antoniacalderon2257 Před 4 lety

    Hi! 😀 I missed your videos so much, although I have to admit that I haven't decluttered my house yet. It's one of my new year's resolution. 😉

  • @jacquelinegrace3
    @jacquelinegrace3 Před 4 lety +2

    I’m sooo glad to see you went to binders!! I’ve been using the’ put everything in a folder by month’ system... but whenever I need a statement from Macy’s or the power company... I have to GUESS which month, then dig through a stuffed folder..😏😫... no more!! So I decided to go to binders for each category. ThenI saw this video!! Yay! My question... do you use the big drawer files at all anymore? I am about to purchase ikea file drawers but won’t of not necessary!! 👍🏽👍🙏🌈 Thank you!!!

  • @rebeccabeasley9491
    @rebeccabeasley9491 Před 4 lety +7

    Clicked as quick as I could! 😁

    • @HomeOrganizing
      @HomeOrganizing  Před 4 lety

      :) I hope you found the video helpful!

    • @rebeccabeasley9491
      @rebeccabeasley9491 Před 4 lety

      @@HomeOrganizing oh yes! In addition to providing great ideas, your videos are very relaxing for me. Your organization makes me happy. 😁

  • @liliaricci9348
    @liliaricci9348 Před 3 lety +3

    Can anyone make out the binder categories she has on the shelves? It would give me a better idea of how to sort! Anyway thank you! You've made my current dip into organizing my house papers a lot more manageable and I feel confident about setting everything in order!

  • @marias835
    @marias835 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing!

  • @radhikadeo4727
    @radhikadeo4727 Před 4 lety +1

    Love you so much ..what I did without you lol ..so glad your back and still I can't do it as good as you❤❤❤❤😂😂😢😢

  • @dritigureja3606
    @dritigureja3606 Před 4 lety +3

    I'm from india love your organization😊

  • @81Malaguena
    @81Malaguena Před 4 lety

    OMG you are back!

  • @Omega-ll4tx
    @Omega-ll4tx Před 2 lety

    Very good tutorial!

  • @bakaseko6375
    @bakaseko6375 Před rokem

    Thank you for that information

  • @hayetbousri8209
    @hayetbousri8209 Před 4 lety

    The 👑 just back

  • @kristikblank
    @kristikblank Před 4 lety +1

    The sheet protector that had the ones for film strips - I would use those for sentence strips for students.