Paper Clutter Solutions

Paper piles can be overwhelming to manage, and that is very true. It's amazing that in this digital age we live in, so many papers are thrown into the typical household. With the volume of mail that is received and the stacks of papers from kids' schools and other extracurricular organizations, the clutter of paper can seem overwhelming. In the end, we usually define clutter as "postponed decision-making."

Here are some paper clutter solutions to help you organize your home.

The first step (and perhaps the most important to long-term success) is to create an area and time for going through school and mail work. It could be in the kitchen, foyer, or in the den; make sure that it is near to the recycling bin, garbage along with a family calendar as well as some essential office supplies.

Then, you must make quick decisions regarding the majority of items. For example, you can transfer dates onto calendars and dispose of any notices or junk mail. Create a place to store all school and mail which require attention or action at a later date, like invoices, forms for field trips, as well as book order forms.

Also, make a plan to handle precious papers like homework assignments, artwork that children appreciate, and notes from their friends that are treasures for them. A few unique pieces could end up on the fridge or a wall of art where they can look at and show their work. The majority, however, should be put into an appropriate bin for every child. If it's too big to fit, then take pictures of it.

If it's something that might be a problem for other papers, place it in a protector for sheets first. In the summer, you can look through each of the boxes together with your child and talk about their accomplishments throughout the course of the school year. You can then decide which items should are to be preserved in their forever memories and which items should be reused or donated.

These solutions to cluttering your desk with paper can help you feel less overwhelmed by the mountains of paperwork that are a mess in your house.