Papers
Generally I have three kinds of papers on my desk:
- my handwritten notes
- mail received
- needs to be filled out and returned
I’ve tried keeping a basket, but there is no way to organize between the types, and of course other items find their way into the basket. That system does not work for me.
Here’s a new system:
- notes should be processed regularly; if I have too many I need to address it immediately
- mail should be processed immediately, and either destroyed or returned
- items that can not be processed immediately need their own folder
I imagine I can manage multiple folders in a timely fashion, and gaining too many folders is also a sign I need to address them immediately.