Crushing Paper Clutter 🧾– Tips for Completing Category 3 of the KonMari Method

I know from all the comments and messages I get that paper is one of the biggest burdens people have when it comes to clutter. So in this video I'm taking you step-by-step through the process of clearing it out once and for all so you can complete the paper category of the KonMari Method.

Watch the video and then let me know...
Are you a piler or a filer when it comes to paper? 💖

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Thank you for your support, and I hope I can help you get your shit together!

Laura

[msanchagrin]

I got rid of a bike my Dad bought when I was a young adult....I am not any more, but I still have the receipt. I love looking at it. I flip through the pages of the receipt a few times a year. I love seeing his signature and writing on the receipt. And I think of how much he loved me. It reminds me of what a generous father he was. He passed away in 2017. I will keep that receipt until I have passed away and joined him in Heaven.

[Bonafidevixen]

Oh my goodness. I finally tackled all my papers including hubby's work papers and receipts. What a task!!! Took me years to finally figure out HOW to organize it so it makes sense and is accessible etc. I pretty much copied the freedom filer method (copied cos it's not in australia) and I have to say, it is fantastic. As soon as I get paper I know to put it. It took me hours to sort through everything but so worth it. Now I feel good about it and my filing cabinet is pastel and pretty. Which is a shame cos no one will ever see it. Lol.
Great tips. Best one is to schedule time for it. It will take a long time but gosh, it feels good when you're done.

[jeannebowes]

Just assisted son I am visiting. He did not have much, and had made a recent move and plans another more in May. He also lost a lot of weight and everything was way too big. All donated then replaced with a simple working wardrobe. We went through all in his little rented room. Now I can leave knowing he is in good shape! We did active, historical, and memorabilia. Wow, but now efficient and can be easily maintained by a young single male.

[natiagogichaishvili]

Process going on for hours? How about days? 🤦‍♀️
I just decided to go through papers by reading EVERYTHING including diaries and other memorabilia, give a decent goodbye before letting go of some of them and darn, it's taking time, but i'm still glad I'm doing it 😊
Great tips, as always ❤

[MrsMP]

Ok, mind blown 🤯 about manuals!!! Why am I keeping all the Greek, french & German bits?!?!?! I only understand the English part 🤷‍♀️🙋‍♀️ tomorrow’s task list written - pull apart manuals! 💪

[isabellabihy]

The very first thing I did when I got the key to my apartment was to buy a sticker for my mailbox that says "No advertisements!"
Where I live in this world this is binding, that is no leaflets from the groceries, hardware, discount stores, or who ever wants to stuff your mailbox. The only people ignoring the sticker are the delivery services. I'm darn glad that I bought the sticker.
The remainder is still much work.

[Pysslis]

If you scan important documents make sure to save at least two copies, and that it is available both on and offline.
User manuals older than a couple of years can be hard to find online, I rip out and save the pages I might need, which has come in handy several times.

[amara]

I started scanning 10 years of papers a couple of months ago and I'm not even 1/4 through...It's a real chore. But I will be so happy once it's done. Luckily I don't have a steady stream coming in. But I still have a couple of months to go.

[evasochocki]

Very helpful. I actually have it on my to do list to work on paper clutter today and tomorrow. This should definely make it easier. I tend to get too detailed. The idea of sorting into broad categories is the best advice for me. Thanks.

[myxochi]

Thanks so much Laura! Once again, your ideas are dead on! ...now to get back to the papers...

[mariperkins]

I need to do this!! Thank you so much for your tips! They're great! And very encouraging.

[aleka..]

*reasonably happy*

I needed that phrase so much.

Signed
Recovering perfectionist.

[karenthomas]

Thanks, Laura. I feel a bit more motivated now to sort through all my files and reduce even more. The shredded paper can be given one last use before being disposed of. I spread a layer or two in the bottom of the rubbish and recycling bins to soak up any ‘bin juice’. I find that it’s not so gross to empty them out.

[clcnj]

Finally someone with a unique and valuable suggestion. Find a comfortable spot From which to work first!
After reviewing the rest of this video there are definitely good tips in here that I have not seen in any other declutter video. Ty

[jenniferduarte-hernandez]

Very practical steps & info! Thanks!

[bernadetteg]

Thank you needed a walk through going to give it another try. thanks as always great video!

[juannyguerra]

Thank you. This video will help take care of my years of paper clutter.

[jessicakraus]

Great advice! Paper has definitely taken over my house (my husband and I can barely use our office because of everything in there!!). I am going to get this tackled before the new year 😁
Ps-- your hair looks adorable in this video

[mountainviewvintage]

I love seeing those full trash bags of paper as progress☺️

[Luesium]

I found a miracle app called Office Lens, it has an orange icon, it let's you take a picture with your phone and send it to your email etc and then you can open it in Word to edit it. I LOVE it and it's free. Forget scanning just snap a pic!