The trick to powering through PILES OF PAPER! (Get Paper Clutter under control today!)
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- čas přidán 18. 01. 2021
- Paper piles DON'T have to be scary! (Seriously!) I know how we build them up to be HORRIBLE, but if we break them down, we can get through them VERY QUICKLY! Let's work together today to tackle a few piles so you can see how easy it really is!
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Thank probably again thank everyone lloppp
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Thank you Dawn from Tennessee. Watching your inspirational videos literally changed my Life a few months ago.
I know myself and a lot of people love to put motivational music in the background while they declutter. Do you have such a music playlist for yourself ? If yes could you share it with us ?
Thanks !
How about the emotion from all the papers does it not weight you down??😖
@@Sherlock245 good point
I found a great and easy way to deal with receipts I need for taxes - if the receipt is not a standard 8.5 x 11 paper, I tape it to a sheet of paper then drop it in my tax file. Come tax time when I need to go through all of the receipts it is sooooo much easier to shift through papers that are all the same size then receipts of all different sizes, plus I don't lose any of the tiny receipts I get from places like the dentist. It can seem like an added step BUT when you need to find those receipts or go through and add them up it makes the process so much smoother and does help the tax file feel less cluttered.
@Rebecca Herman - THANK YOU for that great idea! I'm starting that one now.
Ooh. And I think If you can tape more than one to a sheet, you should keep like with like (for example: all dentist receipts on one or two sheets).
Genius! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
I staple them.
❤️❤️❤️ thanks for the tip.
Dawn - your "ALL" - "how many, actually" made me think of when someone says "what will people think/say?". I always ask "which people" - and the answer is usually those people whose opinions don't matter anyway!
Thank you, Dawn! Can you please do a video on dealing with digital "clutter?"
That is a great idea! I really struggle with that.
Here are 2 links to digital clutter videos Dawn's done so far just in case you guys haven't seen 'em yet! I sure love this month's collab she's doing! I'm learning about so many other amazing minimal and organizing youtubers out there!! Dawn rocks! czcams.com/video/XAm2211CyXc/video.html
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@@kelseyd4196 thank you!
OH YES!! And also email/computer clutter. I have over 5,000 emails in my inbox! On a “good” week I can get it “whittled down” to 3,800!😑😞. Just thinking about all my photos gives me the cold sweats
@@kelseyd4196 Thank you!!
Thank you for actually discussing your thought process for each item. It’s so much more helpful than watching a sped up frenzy with no discussion!
So true Mary!
Mary - I totally agree. I've tried and tried to find a system to help with my paper avalanches. With Dawn's slowed down/explaining/thinking process, I knoq I can overcome this issue! I will be so wonderful to be able to have more than one place to sit in the house!
I agree.
I used this system to sort through years of paper. Very helpful. In 2020 I took 100 pounds of paper to my local office supply store for shredding!😳
@Jennifer Rohde - GOOD. FOR. YOU!
WOW, that's awesome 👍
Good for you. I probably have that much myself.
How did you get 100lbs inside!???
@@LB-ku6ry it took a few different trips in several bags and boxes. But soooo worth it.
I once heard someone advise to never touch a piece of mail twice. I like this philosophy. Now when I open the bills that still come to the house (most are online), if I can't pay right away, I add the amount and due date into my phone's calendar with a reminder on the day to pay. Then I shred the paper immediately. Works like a charm!
I just found your channel so I’m late to the paper party! 😆 I’m at a 10 and then some. I’m dealing with some of my Mom’s paperwork and she passed almost 12 years ago. I’m also handling my Grandfather’s papers and he passed almost 3 years ago. Of course I have my own papers to go through but I’m determined to get it all handled by the end of the year! Wish me luck and thank you for the motivation!
Dealing with paper clutter was on the worst areas I struggled with. Your tips over the years have definitely helped me ☺️🌻
Me too!!
Saaaame !
Same!
My paper clutter is all memory box stuff! My sons are 25 and 18. I have every paper they ever touched, every certificate they earned and every program from every band performance or church musical and Christmas program they were in and lets not even talk about photos, they are in a whole other realm! I encourage young moms to not fall in that trap. It leads to guilt when it's time to get rid of it and guilt that I didn't do something with it when I thought it was so important to save it all of these years. My oldest son is now stuck in this sentimental trap with me but my 18 year old has a much healthier attitude. I wish I had heard the advise that if "everything is special, nothing is special" 25 years ago. Please keep giving your subscribers permisssion to let things go. I will keep watching for more encouragement as well.
I am right there with you. Especially with the guilt. My boys are 18 and 16. Where do you go from here? Did you let go? How?
@@carolynalthaus1772 I am working on it. I have totes filled that I am sorting. I plan to save the things that I most want to keep and let the boys go through it and give me permission to let the rest go. I expect my 25 year old to add his totes to the rest of his clutter (in my basement!) and my 18 year old will set himself and me free from the clutter that is his totes. I hope to end up with a "memory box" for each of my sons and one of things my husband and I have kept of our own memories as Dawn and Cass describe. I just wish I had curated them along the way not all at once! Better late than never. Besides, we didn't have the benefit of our CZcams friends, when our kids were little, to warn us of the toll "clutter" would take on our sanity. Hang in there. We'll get through it together. 😊
@@deannalambert2780 oh God I am the same. I have so much stuff and don’t know where to begin 😭 I have 3 kids
Paper clutter is my weakness! Piles everywhere. Thanks for the encouragement!!! ❤️
I had a ton of paper clutter until about 2 months ago... I’m an artist and have SO many drawings. I put them into binders with 2 years worth of art in each binder! I put them in the clear plastic sleeves. It worked so well!
Dawn I get SO EXCITED for your videos! They've helped change my life so much. I've had really bad anxiety, overwhelm,, and depression,, but the decluttering and minimalizing has helped so much.. Been subscribed since the beginning, when you were only about 10k subscribers, I remember telling you you'll have a million subscribers in no time! And look at you know 346k, wow 👏 great job! You're helping so many people!
I love that you admitted there can be a stack in the bedroom! That's so me. You are real and relatable.
My problem was always annoying receipts laying around on my desk or dresser. Now I stash them in an empty tissue box kept in a cabinet in case I need them and empty it out periodically. So receipts don’t lay around, they actually have a temporary “home”. 😊
I recently spent 2 hours going through things and filing that I created a stack from when I was purging. some of it dated back to 2008, eek. It felt sooooo good to see the box go to the back of my closet nicely organized. Some of it was "I better save it....just in case".
You are not alone. I'm sure once I get started I will have papers that old too. Can't wait to complete this issue in my life. I hate Paper!
@@claudiarice8123 Me too, if there is an option for electronic payments, I do that. Save the trees! Good luck, you can do it!
I thought your title for your “Time will Tell” basket was loosie-goosie but it has really grown on me and fits perfectly for the items I throw into that file. Thanks for the repeated mention so I felt prompted to try 🤩
The idea that has helped me a lot is “do it now”. I sort my mail by the trash can. I make two piles. One shred. One is my Friday, Monday bin. And I take the two minutes it takes to do it right then. Either shred or file in bin. Thank you for all your great ideas.
I needed this - I have 3 years worth to tackle. Essentially a box full of papers that I ignored and added to since my son was born and now that he's 3, I don't have any more excuses to not tackle it. I love the batch approach and do a bit every night in front of the tv and having small piles to quickly put away sounds acheivable and doesn't rob me of a full weekend day I would rather be doing other things. Thanks!
Powering through my paper clutter was by far the most rewarding project. WOW! it’s not like i was drowning in paper, but it sure was driving me crazy!
♥️♥️♥️ *So great to do this collab with you, Dawn! Loved your personal trainer story! It's so true. We speak in such absolutes and form our own reality that's often different than what is actually happening. Such great insight as always, Dawn!*
6 minutes in & I stopped the video to get my 5 sticky notes labeled! Bright neon pink & exactly 5 sticky notes left in the pad! It’s a sign! Lol! I’m diving in TODAY! Thank you in advance for motivating me Dawn! ❤️🔆
I’m going to tackle paper clutter today. May the Lord be with me in my time of need. No, Really!
Me too, I need Jesus, I have 10 bankers boxes!
@@blessedmamags7796 - I have at least that many. Per Minimal Mom my paper piles are a 10!
@@alycewich4472 oh my.... Praying for all of us to succeed 😁🎉
OMG Joana Tucker! Me too!
I can relate because my paper clutter to have it cleared up would absolutely change my life and the life of my three dogs. 😔
I was a personal trainer too! Small world! Great video as always.
You were a personal trainer???!!! Why don’t we have absolutely any workout related content from you? Damn! You surprise me every day! That many layers is what I find most attractive about people! You’re amazing! 🤩
Thank you. even though i culled some last year, i did not truly finish it. as usual as you get older, it seems like the more paper you deal with. ugh. mine is medical. even getting it in the mail gives me heart palpitations. i dont get much junk mail since i did directmail. i dont get 99 % of junk mail or credit card or catalogs. amen. im down to 1/2 drawer. it use to be 3.
Dawn, I was drowning in papers (a 10 plus), but I think I can safely say that has been whittled down to about 5 or 6 now (after 3 very long months)! My 'Revolving File' is the same as your 'Time will Tell' file. Mine contains phone books, lots of new seed and garden supply catalogues (most have great information in them). When I get a new phone book or a catalogue (from a favourite company), I then discard the old one! I've also been decluttering my kitchen and giving tons of dishes away. I'm finding some breathing room again! YAY! Thank you!
I'm a retired administrative secretary, so I don't dread filing. However, with aging, a serious auto accident, extended recovery, and ongoing health issues, my paperclutter rivals the most out of control viewer! Your system in this episode is sooo manageable! I commend you for this excellent post! Listen up, everyone! Blessings, Lyn
You’ve helped me so much Dawn. It’s like you know me...in the past three years I’ve gone from fear loathing and dread of paper to being the boss of paper ! I decided I would rather master it then live in fear. There have been a few times when I thank God I opened the mail immediately !! And that I had that important paper filed and knew where to find it. And that I had all the bills paid. The peace and control is worth the effort. Thank-you !
I'd move the seed catalog to the action pile! I found a lot of stuff already sold out.. just giving you a heads up if you are gardening this spring.
Right?? Everything is selling out quick this year!
So true!
I'm a little late to join in the conversation, but I agree about moving the catalogue...if it were me, I'd likely be "ordering" seed the following December when its time to review and toss unused/unecessary/forgotten items, because that catalogue would STILL be there lol! Partly age, partly my ADHD brain, and maybe I missed it (?) but WHEN would one ostensibly be retrieving an item of that nature? ....it occurs to me that some people must be able to rely on their memory to realize the brain has a few spare moments, and apparantly instantly produce their mental list of things they want to do with that time, and be able to retrieve the catalogue and proceed with selecting and ordering items...ALLL without being distracted and forgetting the goal...lol, I laugh but its no exaggeration to admit at times the simple act of getting up, intending to do something (like catalogue shopping), has been enough "distraction" (??) for me to forget why I was getting up, more often than I'd care to admit...(OR remember??? lol I AM jk there, and it isn't always THAT bad, but....), long story shor...well, long (eeps!)...Did I miss a step insofar as returning to reference box/bin/file for follow up throughout the year? ...I don't want to miss any helpful stuff, I'm LOVING a woman who makes PAPER "to do" lists, has several of them bandying about the house and voiced what are apparantly shared "fears" about even getting started on the paper clutter tackle, as if she was living in my head! I watched 4 or 5 videos supposedly on the same topic before I got to this one, ALL of which were shockingly uninformative, so am super stoked to subscribe and see what other adventures Dawn will take us on over the journey to a sane home! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!
My scale is above 10 lol. I had a hectic period of time where everything was out of control. I'm now slowly digging my way out. It's so overwhelming but I just keep asking myself "how do you eat an elephant?" and working at it one bite at a time.
@nrdy grl - My mantra also!
Me too! 😊
I just finished going through all my boxes of paper. It took days because I hadn't gone through it all in a decade! Although I need to do some additional organization, after sorting keep, recycle, and burn I was able to empty about 8 boxes, some of which have been moved 3 times and were mostly unneeded! We are buying our first house and moving in February so I'm trying to minimize before packing and moving unnecessary things. I've been watching your channel since Thanksgiving and you are helping to motivate me that I can do this thing that feels impossible - simplify! Thank you.
I enjoyed seeing you in a different spot , with those pretty pictures behind you on the dining room wall 😄
My mom would say just set a timer for 10 minutes and start. Its amazing what you can get done!
Omg. My paper clutter mess is like an 11/10. I have piles of piles. I call it my organized chaos because I sort into new piles, but then most of the time don't know what to do with those piles. Thank you for your positivity and inspiration. I will now attack them 1 pile at a time, until complete.
Hi Dawn!!! Thank You I needed this been enjoying your paper clutter series. My paper pile goes way back maybe 20 years plus years all in a 4 drawer cabinet.😬 But I got this taking it one day at a time.👍
So does mine after my daughter got a head injury and we had to deal with bills, insurance and then disability for social security...mercy the paperwork...I have been going thru it very slowly...
@808Blessed1 - That's my plan also. If I look at the mountain, I get discouraged. But if I take it one step (or pile) at a time, it will get done!
@@alycewich4472 No Worries we got this!!👍
@@rondap.328 I feel your pain. Auto accident 10 years ago and I still sometimes need info from some of that paperwork. Trying to sort a file drawer full.
Loving this system! I have been
S-L-O-W-L-Y getting my paper stacks organized using something similar, but think I will switch to this. I am hoping to get it down to 1 small filing cabinet drawer. I have managed to purge probably 3 bags of paper from my house, 4 including the bag of shredding, in the past 4 months. Like I said, slowly! LOL! But, overall, progress has been made and there is definitely less paperwork about the place. Now to get my roommate on board with hers!
I can totally see that working for me! It's one of those things that I know needs to happen, but seeing it done and knowing others are also in that boat is such a huge motivator! The natural procrastinator in me is loving the idea of a time will tell bin. 😄 Thank you!
Thank you! Paper clutter has been my nemesis for most of my adult life. I hate it. A lot of my paper clutter comes from what you call the "reference" pile. Things I don't really have to do anything about, but I don't think they should be thrown out at the moment. It's so stupid simple to get a pretty basket, and each time I go through my paper piles, take a look through that basket and get rid of what's no longer needed (but never let it get above the rim of the basket--because I totally would do that too--lol). And it's in a pretty basket! Not an ugly, intimidating pile. I'm going to check out your videos to see if you have a better filing system than I do. That's the second most painful aspect: trying to figure out where to file things so that I don't have individual files for every single piece of paper. Feelin' decluttery today! Woot woot!
I had a friend call me yesterday because she just found my sympathy card in a large pile her husband kept while she was in the Philippines for her mother's funeral last year. We are not real close and I didn't expect a response but watching this just showed me how things can be missed that might seem important. It was important enough to her.
I would probably put myself at a 4. I’ve gotten paper whittled down, but it just. Keeps. Coming. In! Thank you for this encouragement!
I am “late” to watching this video but really it is perfect timing! My in-laws have moved to an apartment near to my husband and I and we are very thankful. It’s a very long time coming. With that we are cleaning out their house. This month they will be married 55 years and have lived in their house for almost 40 years! My in-laws throw away nothing (insert sad face.) I am going through boxes of papers dated back to the early 70’s and earlier if you want to count birth records. I am a patient person and I am glad to have this playlist running while I sit here to tackle these piles. The good news is that I can really see that my piles are no that bad and that a working system is what is most most important from here on out. I’m so thankful for this channel! Happy shredding!
Thank you to all involved in this collab The Dream Team!!!! Minimal Mom, Clutterbug, Nourishing Minimalism, and others!!!!! You guys rock!!!
I just got through several trays of paper clutter!! I am now eyeing the bookshelf that they were sitting on and thinking "I could remove that bookshelf altogether" and make my house entry much more clear and beautiful. Won't be long before I get it done. Thanks for your wonderful encouragement. P.S. I absolutely adore your tops. I enjoy your attention to modesty and sleeves. 99% of the tops in the shops are immodest and sleeveless so I enjoy seeing yours. Cheerio from downunder!
I scan important documents, and my son's drawings. I get rid of the documents, and store my son's stuff in a plastic bin from Sam's Club. I have the digital back up if something were to happen to the originals, and they are uploaded to Shutting. Takes more time, but I have that assurance that it's there if I need it.
This works! I've been using the method for some years now. Extra tip: divide the "to file" section into two. One is "a box or ring binder already exists for this" and the other is "I need to create a box or binder for this". Every paper needs a " home" where it can stay. With this method you can find out if there is a "home" for your papers. Because that is the problem that needs to be solved first.
I’m so glad you talked about old paper clutter not just a new system. So many talk as if you’re starting from zero with a system.
I’m enjoying all the January decluttering videos but have to say yours are the simplest, calmest, most helpful ideas of all. Thank you.
You are changing my life, lady! I’m about a month into watching your videos and it only takes me about an hour to clean my six person house now! Getting a handle on paper clutter has been such a source of peace for me. Keep the great ideas coming.
I save special cards etc in yearly memory books. For me, some are too precious to throw in the rubbish/recycling bin.
Love this Dawn! You always make things manageable.
i love the time will tell bin!!!!! thank you
Working on this today! Thanks, Dawn!
I'm definitely at like 10!! 🤣😭 I was dreading this part of decluttering but I sooo needed it!
Dawn! I know I don't know you personally, but you have no idea how much you have impacted me and my (and my families) lifestyle. You helped me gain back so much time, and as fast as kids grow up we know how fast time goes.. The school papers, the art projects, the bills.. The things we NEED later.. or never need.. Paper clutter is my worst enemy! BUT.. you made this so much easier to sort> I wish I could send you before and after pictures, and an giant hug!
Needed this video as so much paper clutter in my house, going to sort this out now 💙
Finally some positive videos, between you do it on a dime cas and this gathered nests. I look forward to you guys
Omg so true! I just watched Catherine from Do it on a Dime.
I was so expecting this video! Very excited to watch your thoughts!
These Clutter Free January videos are like gold! I look forward to them each week and am so encouraged as I continue to declutter. Thanks so much to all the collaborators who took time to share your process and wisdom. Such a blessing.💖
♥️♥️♥️ thanks Dawn! Your videos always make me happy to organize!
Totally going to binge watch ALL the paper clutter video's in the playlist :)
I love the collaboration you coordinated for January! I’m sure it was a lot of work for all of you, but it was so worth it!
Thank you!! 🙏
I began the journey of scanning years of archived paper years ago. It was life changing. I am able to easily locate old documents on any phone/computer without any effort (a lot of thought went into the folder structure). I scanned paper for about an hour or two a night for a year and it was absolutely worth it.
I can't believe you!😊
I was finially working on my old paper piles when you came on!
Thanks for your helpful tips and encouragements!
Dawn, this collab is just great!!! Everyone has different ideas and methods and we can see them all and choose the elements that work for us!!! Thanks for this great series with some amazing CZcamsrs to start out our new year right!!!
Thank you for the video! I have been watching your videos for a good while now and have been able to put a lot of your ideas into practice. It has been so helpful and now my paper clutter is very minimal. Thank you for your help!
Thank you Dawn for your helpful advice! Also thank you for providing the resources with linking the playlists. The Paper Monster is definitely tough to tackle but this will help!
I love this series. Thank you for continuing to produce life changing free content! ❤️
Love the “all” story and I’ve watched yours and Cas’s paper videos so far and feeling inspired! I spied All About Reading and Spelling! Literally just finished our lessons in those today before watching your video! 😂
Thankyou! I love how you break things down, apply some questions or categories, and things get taken care of. I am now getting a lot done.
You have helped me sooo much! I just discovered you two weeks ago and have shared your videos with 3 friends... you are motivating us and you are so practical and make it seem doable! Thank you!!!
Dawn and Diana, I just want to say thank you to both of you! I consider myself, overall, an organized person and also a believer, but your videos have helped me grow in so many ways. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! God bless!
Pure genius!!!! 😍🥰 Thank you so much ❤️.
I’m so grateful for finding your videos. I’ve been trying to organize my home for so long. Seeing your videos have been inspiring me to not hold into things I don’t need or use and believing that it IS possible to be organized. Lowing inventory for me has been the key. Thank you 😊
I’ve been watching your post for a year now.. i love your thought process and when you said our stuff is inventory something just clicked for me I’ve gone through my house 2 round now and I’m still struggling with paper.. so glad you doing more videos with paper!
I'm still at a 10 with my paper clutter. I have been tackling it more lately than I ever have before. I usually do a few piles... destroy (I try to have the shredder next to me), recycle (I put the bin next to me), to be filed, and action. I need to put a memory pile in there as well, that will make my file pile much smaller and easier to deal with.
I am truly LOVING your videos! I have shared them with my mother in law, daughter, friends, etc! One thing I love is that you are so encouraging with all of your advice! Watching literally motivates me to actually do the THINGS! I live in a large house with my family and my 90 year old grandmother that I take care of, and let me just say it is in NEED of decluttering. I am tackling one thing at a time and because of your practical, encouraging videos, I actually look FORWARD to the tasks! Thank you (and your sister and hubby!) for taking the time to make these videos for us and giving us a place to go for motivation and direction!
I love ALL your videos...and by all, I mean 100%☺️💕
Love it, Dawn ! You are SO smart & creative ! I CAN do this ! Yaaay ! Papers at last will be a non issue ! Wow !
Thank you! Very efficient. And encouraging.
Dawn I’m a 2 thanks to you! I have used your previous videos about paper systems to totally reverse the overwhelm and finally get the paper manageable! Thanks for your motivation and encouragement!! 💕💕
Hi Dawn. You are my absolute favorite. I've been using a pretty simple paper system. But I am going to make a few changes and make even broader categories to file. And I love the time will tell bin. Thanks so much. ❤️ From Florida
I’ve been following you for so long. I’ve been sloooowly going through my clothes. I love your way to go through paper clutter. I have my basket and have begun to go through clutter. I’m so excited to get it down to my weekly basket. My folders are different than yours but they match what’s going on in my life right now. Thank you and Tom for all the energy you put into making the Minimal Mom one of the best sites around. Tom please get busy and get us more videos on your site. Love to you both.
Great series, am getting lots of great tips and motivation! Thanks to you I've got my mail and bills under control about a year ago, now need to tackle the many past year's of tax paperwork, Keep reminding myself, baby steps and progress not perfection
This topic is truly the bane of my existence! I NEED to deal with this!
This works! I went from 10 xerox boxes of papers to 1 file drawer. I put a box, a trash bag, a smaller to file box, and a take action folder by the chair I sit in when I watch TV, so it was handy when I was ready. After I finished one, I put the next one by the chair. Each day that I had the time and energy, I completed one or part of a box. It was amazing how many things i was keeping that I didn't really need to. I used the tips from your other video and thought "Do I need this?" and "Can I get this information electronically?". i'm one of those that has to go through every single paper before throwing it away. But it didn't take as long as I thought it would with your process. Paper clutter has been weighing on me for years! I was always unnerved wondering what important things were in my boxes that I wasn't attending to. I'm finally feel free! I know what is in my file drawer and what is in my small to do folder. In the process of doing this, I also got all of my bills squared away and my retirement accounts consolidated! What a relief! Thank you!
Thank you for this video and for this awesome collaboration with so many other CZcamsrs. This playlist is so inspiring!
I am fighting against paperclutter unsuccessfully for decades now. There are times were paper is almost everywhere, even on the floor.
It is so hard for me to make these decisions! It helped me a lot that you described how you make these decisions.
With your categories on post it notes and the installation of a „sunday basket“ and a „time will tell bin“ I managed to free up 2/3 of my dining table in 45 minutes yesterday! So there is hope again to win this constant battle!
Thank you so much!
I'm making my categories right now, so even if I don't go through the existing pile, everything new that comes in will get sorted instead of adding to my pile. I'm SO excited to create a better system!
I really need this kind of reminder to just get started with a little bit at a time. I tend to look at the whole project instead of manageable small steps. ❤
Hi Dawn.
Mail comes in,envelopes and junk mail goes in the trash. Bills are paid and mailed right away. Paid bills go into a pile and filed at the end of the week. When the next bills arrive the old ones go into the trash.Any important papers are filed.(insurance,car repair receipts, etc) I used to have tons of papers all over the kitchen table but no more. Of course being retired has made it a lot easier. We know exactly what bills are coming in when , approximately how much they will be and when they need to be mailed out. Helps with budgeting and saving. You are on the right track. Keep up the good work! Love your channel!
Dawn, this has been a terrific series. I have enjoyed learning about different ways folks have tackled paper clutter. So many advocate keeping as much as possible online. Bill paying, document scanning, etc. I would like to see this group of CZcamsrs address digital file organization as well as digital clutter reduction. Thanks for all you do!
I saw your video a few weeks ago about the Sunday Basket and I made my version. Today, going through the basket with you made me feel that YES! this has really been working for me. I had a win in about 5 minutes even though I was several days behind "Sunday". Thanks Dawn!
I just found you here in youtube. I’m sure this makes me sound like a sad person, but I just want you to know that I appreciate that you always say “I love you” at the end of your videos. For me- this process is VERY emotional. It just gives me a warm fuzzy and makes me feel more confident about continuing. So, thank you!
Suspected for years there was a kitchen counter under the piles of papers. . . found it 😊 thank you
Thanks so much for this series! It's been extremely helpful and informative. My house is company ready and now I'm working on paper clutter. Dana's books has changed my life.
Your videos are helping me get organized ❤
Thank you
since finding you I have a Sunday system and have gotten under condole with my files. I even cleaned out last years files and moved then into large envelopes labeled their destroy date and destroyed all the older files I didnt need. As paper comes in I open it near the Recycle bin to ditch the envelopes and junk. and nothing goes on my desk that can go in the bin. As a person who rebuilt our lives after a house fire I can tell you except for taxes, SS cards and birth certificates. everything is easy to replace. Lucky for me I keep copies of birth certificates wat my in laws house just incase. (and it came in handy after the house fire. Thanks for helping my family by helping me get paper under control.
I so appreciate your idea of “attack one stack at a time” and will be doing this each night till it’s all gone… gonna be a while, but 5 minutes matters! Thank you!
I love this. I had a very long time frame's worth of paper (1.5 years at least) that I went through last week. I just did one initial sort of: toss, immediate action, and other (memory, reference, file). I love your system here. Now I can go through my much smaller collection that I categorized as other and do this process with all 5 categories you discussed. I really love this plan. Thanks Dawn!
This really resonated with me! Thank you so much! ❤