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Diane's book, The Pink Filing Cabinet: Make Peace With Your Paper War

Why, in this age of technology, are we still swamped in paper?

Many of us like to print a copy or make a photocopy of a document, so we have something we can use and touch at the same time. The question is: how do we organise our copies so we can find them again, whether we decide to be paper-based or electronic only?

I developed the principles in this book for a paper-based environment. However, you can apply them to electronic records as well.

This book will help you feel in control and organised of your paper war:

• remove distractions, so you can focus on what you need to do
• find what you want, when you need it
• make your workspace look and feel professional.

Book contents

Is this workbook for you?
A quick note from the author
Why are we still swamped with paper?

Clear the clutter

Clutter buster checklist
What is your management style?

Get organised

Setting up your systems
Clear your desk for action
Deal with the paper in your in-tray
New habits

Focus on filing

Design a simple filing system
How to look after your files
How long to keep information

Create harmony

Peace and prosperity in your workplace
Indulge in colour
Experiment with aromas
Plants for health
Symbols for prosperity

Finishing touches

Mind-map summary
Reference books
People who can help you