Declutter:
1. Go through drawers to separate junk from usable items such as pens, tape, and stamps
DONE! Wow! I found a lot of markers that have been missing!!
2. Divide paper stacks into piles; to pay, to do, to read, to visit, to file. Group other materials such as user manuals, warranties, receipts
done, I have this done on a regular basis!
3. Cull old papers from existing file systems and countertops. Use a shredder for sensitive, outdated documents such as bank, credit-card or investment statements.
shredded the items I could before the kids went back to school!
4. Clean out old files on your computer, and scan your computer disks for errors. (Use the help icon on your computer's operating system for more detailed instructions.)
DONE, DH does this once a month..
Clean:
1. Wash down surface areas and clean insides of drawers
done, where does all that dust come from??
2. Use cotton swabs lightly dampened with alcohol to clean keys on keyboard
DH took care of this.. he also uses DUst off, that spray air stuff
3. Vacuum and clean office chair. Tighten screws and oil mechanism if necessary
done
4. Vacuum and clean floor, windows and window treatments as necessary
done
Maintain:
1. Create and label folders, envelopes, binders, or accordion files for your papers
done
2. Open mail near the wastebasket; throw away what you don't need. Then immediately file the rest.
DO & DONE
3. Keep a central a paper and/or online calendar to mark important dates and appointments
Done, I actually have 3 calendars, one at the desk, one in my purse, and one dry erase on the wall..
4. Keep a basket near the door to hold things that belong in other rooms
done, boy those little baskets come in handy and DH thought we'd never use them!
5. Make a master list of all your financial accounts, insurance policies and other important financial information. Keep it in a fireproof lock - box with other important documents
done, been done for a while!
Wow! This job is finished.. once I had some time to do it, it went by pretty smoothly!!!
Okay, what's next so I can gear up and be ready! I won't start til March..but just so if it's something I dread I can psych myself up!