Survey #247—Full Response from Patti
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Please select the statement that BEST describes your paper backlog. | I have a massive backlog of paper sorting and filing, and I can’t see any end in sight. |
| Please select the statement that BEST describes your ongoing relationship with incoming paper. | I sort and manage incoming mail and other papers occasionally. |
| Describe the types or categories of paper clutter that you find the most challenging to sort, purge, and organize. | I have several categories of paper clutter, causing issues. I have a couple of hanging file drawers, which have things organized, but contain a lot of old, out-of-date information. I have multiple file boxes full of old tax returns, old paperwork from old projects and old jobs, etc. I have the paperwork that I put in a box on my desk “to be filed,” which piles up fast. And then finally, I have the daily/weekly paperwork which piles up on the surface of my desk. |
| Please complete one or more of the following statements: “I struggle with paper clutter because ___.” “I would have an easier time managing paper if only ___.” “The accumulation of paper in my home makes me feel ___.” | I struggle with paper clutter because I haven’t set aside time to go through it. I would have an easier time managing paper if I set aside some regular intervals for managing it. The accumulation of paper in my home makes me feel like I’m drowning! |
| Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s). If we think that your question—and our answer—might be useful or instructive to The Clutter Fairy Weekly audience, we’ll share them in an upcoming episode. | I handle most incoming documents digitally now, so the influx of new papers coming in remains lower. I have a high speed scanner, which works great. For example, every year I use the scanner to organize all tax documents digitally. It’s the backlog of old paperwork which has frozen me for years, while it sits in boxes and file drawers. I’ve thought about taking a phased approach, breaking it down into more manageable pieces, but am still stuck. Thanks for helping me get started! |
| Future topics | I truly benefit by EVERYTHING you cover! I love learning about the psychosocial components of clutter, and how to overcome embedded habits. |
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