The Paper Solution
What to Shred, What to Save, and How to Stop It From Taking Over Your Life
(Sprache: Englisch)
From the "Marie Kondo of paper" comes a simple and accessible guide to paper management.
Americans are drowning in paper. We keep stacks of it on the kitchen counter, stash it in drawers, and store file cabinets full of documents that we never...
Americans are drowning in paper. We keep stacks of it on the kitchen counter, stash it in drawers, and store file cabinets full of documents that we never...
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From the "Marie Kondo of paper" comes a simple and accessible guide to paper management.Americans are drowning in paper. We keep stacks of it on the kitchen counter, stash it in drawers, and store file cabinets full of documents that we never even look at. Studies show that fully 85 percent of the paper in our lives can be tossed--but which 85 percent? And how do we organize and manage the 15 percent that remains?
With The Paper Solution, founder of Organize365 Lisa Woodruff delivers a proven, step-by-step guide for what to shred, what to save, and how to sort what's left behind. With her method, you'll learn:
What documents you must absolutely hold on to
Which papers you can dispose of today
How to ditch your bulky filing cabinets and make your vital documents accessible and portable
And at the heart of it all is the Sunday Basket: a box that sits on your counter and corrals those stray bills, forms, coupons, and scraps into an easy-to-use paper-management system. The Sunday Basket will become your new weekly habit--one that leads to less paper, less stress, and more time to spend on the things (and people) that matter most.
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Chapter 1The Paper Tsunami
Why Paper Is So Important-and How to Keep Much, Much Less of It
A paper tsunami is coming, and we need to be ready. Some of us have already experienced it, and many more will soon face the deluge. Our houses are full of paper, our parents' houses are full of paper, and some of us have grandparents' houses full of paper, too. That's generations of clutter waiting to crash down on our unsuspecting heads!
But there's a better way. You can ditch the filing cabinets stuffed full of documents (that you may or may not ever need to look at again). You can find the papers you do need easily, effortlessly, and without stress or drama. You can create a system for organizing your paper that actually works for you, not against you.
I know, because I was once where you are sitting right now-staring down a paper tsunami, filled with dread and uncertainty-and I've come out the other side.
Why I Care So Much About Paper
My name is Lisa Woodruff. Yes, I am one of those crazy-productive, ultra-organized people you love to hate. Yep, I was born that way. My closets were always neatly organized, and I live for a finished to-do list. (Sorry.) But even I found myself completely flummoxed and overwhelmed when it came to dealing with one particular type of clutter: paper.
My own personal paper tsunami came at one of the most chaotic times in my life. In the spring of 2009, my father, after being ill for nine months, was sent home with hospice care. He died just a few short days later.
As I made the final four-hour drive home, I kept my mind busy making lists upon lists. My sister and I would need to make funeral arrangements. The house needed to be cleaned, its contents dispersed and sold-sooner rather than later was best, since neither of us
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had the means to hold on to it. The to-dos involved with settling an estate were overwhelming. A quick Google search helped with all but one major question: what to do with all the paper.
My father's house contained a lifetime of paper, and each file would need to be sorted to settle the estate. Paper is tedious. The precious few days I had at my father's house were not enough to figure out what to do with each piece of paper. So I swept it all up and brought it home. Boxes and boxes of paper.
With my sister finishing the physical distribution and sale of the family home, I set to work settling the estate paperwork. I never felt as overwhelmed as when I went through my father's files. Part of me felt like I was invading his privacy, worried I would find something he didn't want me to see. Likewise, it was hard for me to simply trash some of the paperwork that was precious to him but meaningless to me, like his car catalog collections.
Oh, those car catalogs! Beautiful cars were Dad's passion, and he kept meticulous files full of bulky paperwork all about them. Cars he'd owned decades ago. Cars he wanted to own one day. That collection was his pride and joy, even though it had no monetary value or purpose.
It was also the bane of my existence.
So what happened to the bulk of Dad's papers? They sat there, in my home. Taking up physical space, yes, but more important, taking up precious mental and emotional real estate. My home was filled with my father's files and boxes of memories that I didn't know how to process or enjoy. Every day was filled with anxiety. Something had to give.
On New Year's Day 2012 (that's almost three years after Dad's papers landed in my house, for those of you keeping score), I made a vow to finally get all that paper in order. That included dealing with my own paper as well as my father's. Because I found very few books or resources that specifically addressed how to organize pa
My father's house contained a lifetime of paper, and each file would need to be sorted to settle the estate. Paper is tedious. The precious few days I had at my father's house were not enough to figure out what to do with each piece of paper. So I swept it all up and brought it home. Boxes and boxes of paper.
With my sister finishing the physical distribution and sale of the family home, I set to work settling the estate paperwork. I never felt as overwhelmed as when I went through my father's files. Part of me felt like I was invading his privacy, worried I would find something he didn't want me to see. Likewise, it was hard for me to simply trash some of the paperwork that was precious to him but meaningless to me, like his car catalog collections.
Oh, those car catalogs! Beautiful cars were Dad's passion, and he kept meticulous files full of bulky paperwork all about them. Cars he'd owned decades ago. Cars he wanted to own one day. That collection was his pride and joy, even though it had no monetary value or purpose.
It was also the bane of my existence.
So what happened to the bulk of Dad's papers? They sat there, in my home. Taking up physical space, yes, but more important, taking up precious mental and emotional real estate. My home was filled with my father's files and boxes of memories that I didn't know how to process or enjoy. Every day was filled with anxiety. Something had to give.
On New Year's Day 2012 (that's almost three years after Dad's papers landed in my house, for those of you keeping score), I made a vow to finally get all that paper in order. That included dealing with my own paper as well as my father's. Because I found very few books or resources that specifically addressed how to organize pa
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Autoren-Porträt von Lisa Woodruff
Lisa Woodruff started Organize365 at her kitchen table in 2012, and today it has become the go-to brand for paper organization, offering podcasts, organizational products, professional certifications, and Sunday Basket workshops that attract people from around the U.S. seeking tools to tame the out-of-control paper in their lives. She lives in West Chester, Ohio, with her family.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Lisa Woodruff
- 2020, 320 Seiten, Maße: 14,8 x 21,8 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 0593187768
- ISBN-13: 9780593187760
- Erscheinungsdatum: 14.08.2020
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"If you like the idea of binders to stay organized, the new book The Paper Solution has a lot of good information about organizing paperwork." --The New York TimesIf the phrase paper-organizing retreat makes you breathe a little heavier, [The Paper Solution is] the book for you. --The New York Times Book Review
Yes, even in the digital age, paper remains the bane of most people's existence. Whether sorting through your own, or or someone else's backlog, Lisa Woodruff's book will cheerfully guide you in how to confidently eliminate 85% of the paper in your life, while retaining the 15% you really need! What a gift! Julie Morgenstern, New York Times bestselling author of Organizing from the Inside Out and Shed Your Stuff, Change Your Life
Systems are the engine to create efficiency in the home. The Paper Solution gives practical tips and tools that allows us all to free up our precious time to focus on what truly matters. Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play
"Drowning in paper? With Lisa's ingenious methods, you can take control, get more organized, and free up incredible amounts of time. You'll never lose a day to hunting down a permission slip again." Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock and 168 Hours
"Professional Organizer Lisa Woodruff brings a fresh and realistic approach to paper. I loved that she didn t tell me to get rid of everything. Lisa shares a method for handling paper in a way that eliminates the unnecessary and keeps what s needed right where you ll easily find it. A must-read for anyone that has ever struggled with too much paper and wondered if they are keeping and shredding the right documents. Read this and you ll know what to do with everything that comes your way." Becky Rapinchuk, author of Clean Mama's Guide to a Healthy Home and Simply Clean
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"The Paper Solution walks you step-by-step to conquering the paper dilemma in your home...Her tips are practical and doable, leaving readers feeling empowered!" Maria Dismondy, author, speaker, and publisher of Cardinal Rule Press
"Lisa's enthusiasm for productivity and organization shines through every chapter of this book. Her easy-to-follow implementation strategy makes quick work of overwhelming paper piles, and the comprehensive detail within each chapter assures all paper clutter questions have an answer. Lisa is the expert on all things "paper clutter" and The Paper Solution is proof! This go-to resource provides the information, structure, tools, and motivation to properly manage your paper clutter and stop it from taking over your home and life." Andrea Dekker, professional organizer and blogger at AndreaDekker.com
Even in our digital age, paper remains one of the biggest sources of clutter both at home and in the workplace In The Paper Solution, Lisa Woodruff has presented a practical, actionable approach to solving that problem. I found myself tabbing pages and highlighting sections that spell out easy-to-follow steps for clearing our homes and workspaces of paper clutter. I can t wait to share this encouraging and truly helpful book with my friends, colleagues, and listeners. Laura McClellan, lawyer, productivity coach, and host of The Productive Woman podcast
It s a miracle! A system of managing papers (and my life) that works in tandem with my ADHD brain (and those of my clients). The Sunday Basket concept is so simple, yet so brilliant. The book takes you through the entire system, step-by-step. Great reference and great program. Highly recommended! Linda Roggli, award-winning author and founder of the ADDiva Network
"The Paper Solution walks you step-by-step to conquering the paper dilemma in your home...Her tips are practical and doable, leaving readers feeling empowered!" Maria Dismondy, author, speaker, and publisher of Cardinal Rule Press
"Lisa's enthusiasm for productivity and organization shines through every chapter of this book. Her easy-to-follow implementation strategy makes quick work of overwhelming paper piles, and the comprehensive detail within each chapter assures all paper clutter questions have an answer. Lisa is the expert on all things "paper clutter" and The Paper Solution is proof! This go-to resource provides the information, structure, tools, and motivation to properly manage your paper clutter and stop it from taking over your home and life." Andrea Dekker, professional organizer and blogger at AndreaDekker.com
Even in our digital age, paper remains one of the biggest sources of clutter both at home and in the workplace In The Paper Solution, Lisa Woodruff has presented a practical, actionable approach to solving that problem. I found myself tabbing pages and highlighting sections that spell out easy-to-follow steps for clearing our homes and workspaces of paper clutter. I can t wait to share this encouraging and truly helpful book with my friends, colleagues, and listeners. Laura McClellan, lawyer, productivity coach, and host of The Productive Woman podcast
It s a miracle! A system of managing papers (and my life) that works in tandem with my ADHD brain (and those of my clients). The Sunday Basket concept is so simple, yet so brilliant. The book takes you through the entire system, step-by-step. Great reference and great program. Highly recommended! Linda Roggli, award-winning author and founder of the ADDiva Network
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