How to organize papers, books and art items?

How to organize papers, books and art items?

Documents:

• obtain color coded folders and document storage trays,
• organize your bills conveniently – those needed to be kept for a long time and those that need to be disposed of shortly (1-2 weeks),
• set up a system that is understandable to all family members for sorting and storing documents that periodically enter your home,
• your system should be easy to access able to track outdated documents.

Desk:

• tidy up the desk or the place that is relevant to you,
• study ergonomics of the workplace – and you can apply these principles both at home and in the workplace,
• organize your desk according to the rules,
• organize and declutter your desk drawers,
• organize educational materials in an understandable system: abstracts, handouts from conferences, magazines and newspapers, magazine clippings,
• consider scanning everything and storing them digitally in an organized manner,
• organize your stationery.

Books:

• learn to say goodbye to unnecessary books,
• organize the storage of books by category,
• learn the principles of book organizing.

Creativity and sentimental items

• sort through photos, postcards, diaries, questionnaires, sentimental memos, souvenirs, gifts, etc.
• Learn to say goodbye to sentimental things,
• organize photos with adequate labeling,
• organize crafts and hobby supplies by categories such as fabrics, threads, ribbons, buttons.
• Consider making your own creative corner,
• make decisions regarding unfinished art or hobby projects.