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I read about your
"4-D's Principle," and am sure this
would help me to eliminate clutter and control my
time! Also, I need to learn how to deal with all
the information in my personal and business
records!
Where do I start? Where should I keep phone
numbers, coupons, correspondence, etc.?
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Dear "Perplexed,"
The "4-D's
Principle" ... that I developed over 15 years ago
... has helped all kinds of people in a variety of
situations. Basically, the process includes sorting items
(paper, etc.) into specific categories ...
1. DO IT
-- ask yourself if an action needs to be taken on each
piece of paper, business card or project, if it's urgent
or when it should be done. Also, breakdown every
"project" into phases and give each a due date.
2. DELAY IT -- mark
your calendar with a date to complete this task ... then
store the paperwork in your Hot Action Files where you'll
find it later!
3. DELEGATE IT -- very
often someone else (instead of you) can complete tasks.
Make a list of people who can help you and list what they
can do. You should be doing what you do best!
4. DUMP IT -- decide
if you truly must keep the item. If not, it's okay to
"just say no, and let it go" ... into the
wastebasket.
Everything needs a "home" and other similar
items should live in the same place too!! When items or
information enter your office or home, and after use,
each should be immediately placed in it's home (only one
specific space)!!! Usually things are lost when they're
left in the wrong place. This causes clutter,
chaos and a huge waste
of time searching for them.
Happy Organizing,
Donna
Donna D. McMillan
Professional Organizing Consultant
P.S. For an extensive list
of organizing products, visit www.organizeyourworld.com
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