Don’t let mail take over your home. By setting up a system for managing your mail, it’s very important to develop a system that will make sure you get what you need when you need it.
Set the Stage
Designate an area of the home where you will sort through the mail. This can be a desk, a side table near the main entryway or on the kitchen counter. Make sure that you have enough space to shuffle and sort through the mail. If you can, keep scissors and a bin nearby.
Create a System
Once you’ve selected a place, create a storage system to organise the paperwork that will keep the area tidy. Three basic categories you can use are: to pay, to review, and to file. If you have the space, you should think of adding letter trays and storage boxes to give you more filing solutions.
Use the System and Make it Routine
As soon as you get home, open the mail. Once you’ve opened the envelope, decide which category the mail should go in. Get into the habit of doing this every day and you’ll find yourself sorting through your mail with ease. Don’t be tempted to dump the pile of mail on your counter and promise to return to it later. Just get it over with there and then!