I saw on my calendar that it is time for an annual purge. If you can't throw it away, then move all the folders of stuff that I don't need ready access to, down to the basement file cabinet (or your equivalent).
Another tip is setting up a single file folder drawer to act as your your tickler file. In the drawer, place 43 folders. label each folder for a month and then add folders numbered 1-31 for the days. organize them in order.
Use the tickler files to keep track of what you have to do by what date it is due. for example, If I have make a call on tuesday the 2nd, I put the note in the folder labeled "2". If it is not due until next month, I put it in the February folder and file all the stuff in the February folder in the correct daily folder on Feb 1.
This way, I don't have to keep a pile of "to do" type stuff on my desk where I can easily loose it or get distracted.
Learn more of these tips by downloading a free set of "getting things done" articles. I got hooked on using the GTD method as I try to keep up with all the work that is assigned by and to me. More good stuff can be found at www.davidco.com.
Or you could read his book availble from the library or listen to it. or buy it from a local bookstore.
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