Solving my PAPER CLUTTER PROBLEM [Declutter In December Challenge] Ep. 4

[@TheCarlaProject]

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! Thank you for being here, watching, commenting, supporting my journey and those of my friends and family. Let's keep inspiring each other. I'm wishing you a prosperous, FUN and joy filled year ahead! Lots of love from me and Samson❤❤❤ See you in 2024✨✨✨

[@linda5628]

Happy New Year!

[@liebesonne_]

It was great to see your channel grow this year. Happy New Year to you and Samson! :-)

[@cme3688]

Your videos have literally saved me for the past week as I declutter to move into 2024. Thank you!

[@Semi-AvgKay]

Same for you and yours. I hope you continue to be an inspiration in the new year.

[@Xiroi87]

@jolandapaanakker3126 it's still 2023 everywhere by the time I write my message, 4 hours after yours, and in the same timezone as Holland

[@librarynan4610]

I deal with mail as it comes in - recycling, shredding, or taking action. Getting bills online also helps reduce the amount of paper.

[@heatherb9853]

Same, moving to digital bills and paper on as many accounts as possible has helped me a ton. And they are often available online for a long time if you do need to refer back. There are obvious things that may not apply here but it’s helped me cut back on the mail I get and managing paper clutter long term

[@diannagoulart3850]

As a retired letter carrier, I would recommend shredding anything that even has your name and address on it, with identity theft, it helps to protect yourself and your Dad. I also take care of my paper clutter as it comes in. I go straight to my shredder and shred, file, or take action. I also have just about anything that can be online there. At the end of the year, I go through any papers filed and shred if they are no longer needed. ❤ love your videos! Happy New Year!

[@Susan-nm3sx]

Carla, I cannot tell you how amazing it is for you to address this paper thing! I honestly thought it was just me! I hate opening mail, it freaks me out? I don’t understand why? I also used to have bags and bags of sensitive mail, just shoved in my shed? 🙄 I’m a lot better, I have a little incinerator now and burn it all, which I kind of enjoy? So I’ve gone from a paper hoarder to a potential arsonist! 😂😂🔥 A very Happy New year to you and the legend that is Samson. 🖤🐾🖐🏻🇬🇧🥂

[@TheCarlaProject]

😂😂😂 sounds like a good solution to me! Happy new year!!🎊 ❤️

[@hopesgrandchild]

😂 I laughed so hard at the potential arsonist bit. I have a large shredder. Made my paper clutter so much easier and funner to deal with. I no longer procrastinate.

[@kims914]

The mail terrifies me also. I DREAD hearing the mail truck. There is always something to deal with. It just brings you more work to do.

[@MickeyC321]

Ok. So, I needed the incentive. We have two file drawer s in the cabinet that I dread to look at. The files are…ugly n sloppy n cluttered looking. I have tried the folder like you have but that gets unruly also. I plan to do through and throw out at least half of the “stuff” in there. Wish me luck. Happy New Year !

[@Susan-nm3sx]

@destmichael aw glad I made you laugh! Yeh.... one problem at a time I say! Best wishes xxx Suze.

[@poodlegirl55]

We moved from a large house that had many desks and places where paper lived. I realized how much we had when we retired to a smaller house. I put everything in a huge Rubbermaid tote and every evening I would open it and fill a little basket and sit and sort it. Now ALL paper items are in one desk and we keep it that way. None in the kitchen, bedroom etc. When my MIL died there was so much to go through, my kids will not have to deal with that.

[@simplyJenGrier]

One addition to these tips: if you find an online PDF manual for something you own, download it right then! Save it to you Google Drive or cloud drive of choice. So many support sites drop support on older electronics and it's an annoyance to hunt down later. Just save it and have it to easily search in the future.

[@SS-rv1mb]

I love how you produce your videos. You are fast becoming a favorite KZbinr! Thanks for sharing all your videos, from individual, to family to friendships. Love it!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Wow, thank you!🎊❤️

[@carrie3206]

I realized too late, lol, after so many stacks and piles and baskets and bins of paper, (me trying to be organized), that they represented so many indecisions and that the only way to deal with all my paper, was to deal with all my paper! 😂 Now I try to keep revisiting it as often as possible to keep it manageable.

[@JustHerefortheComments_]

If the manual is available online, download it and save it to your cloud. It may not be on the company website years from now when you need it.

[@bannebjerrelindborg]

Happy soon to be new years 🎉Everything in Denmark is pretty much digital now, so we keep practically nothing in paper form anymore. All mail from the government comes in an app, all mail from healthcare, insurance, education, bills and so on goes into the app. We even have online access to all medical info, so we can see all test results taken, doctors notes etc. I have never had a checkbook or anything like that either and after new years you can’t get paper stamps in Denmark and they are skipping the 1000 kroner bill nationwide. I only store our marriage license and birth certificates 😅

[@TheCarlaProject]

Wow!! Denmark has everything dialed in! Such an awesome place!❤️❤️❤️

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

So if there's a cyber attack you are all up shit creek. They're heading that way here in Ireland too but I prefer the best of both Worlds 😏

[@bannebjerrelindborg]

@@theeggtimertictic1136 yep, but no matter what bad people will find a way to hack, steal or do bad things. I somehow am blinded by the belief in our system 😅 how ever naive that is❤

[@Nwladylaura369]

How do you mail things?

[@bannebjerrelindborg]

@@Nwladylaura369 you buy a “code” via an app on your phone or computer and write it on the envelope or package. Only very few elderly or sick have been allowed not to have a digital signature so pretty much all have a smartphone, computer or a helper that have access.

[@emilyswinarski]

If it takes less than 5 minutes, I do it right away. I also take care of mail immediately, recycling and shredding anything I don't need to keep or take action on. It's helped a lot!

[@tamarap387]

I've gotten things down to pretty simple. When mail comes into the house, or bills need to be paid outside of being debited from my bank account, I attend to these things right away. If I have to wait for a certain time for a 'To Do', it will stay within my sight so it's always in mind. Otherwise, I just have a file box for the more important papers and will regularly go through that box to declutter it. I used to procrastinate horribly, but the desire to be free of this 'business' is greater now than wanting to wait by procrastinating....thank goodness!

[@JimFantazzia]

I deal with paper and mail as it comes in, I either scan it, shred it or trash it, if it requires attention or a to do, I do it right then and there and move on. I also went paperless everywhere, I write zero checks now, all auto pay, mail nothing, I unsubscribed to all junk mail and credit card offers and I also use the paper karma app to unsubscribe to individual things as they come in, all these things have greatly reduced all mail, I get very little, maybe a piece a day or sometimes nothing at all. Great video , enjoy all of these especially paper declutter and can’t wait for the office declutter at your sisters house video!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

I am going to check out that app thank you!!

[@allioakley3372]

"Be patient with yourself." I love that 👍❤️

[@elizabethbertsch3066]

Seriously, Carla, I wait for your videos to come out! I love your channel! You aren’t afraid to show us that you aren’t perfect, just real 😊. This video was just great. I’m going to deal with my paper clutter in 2024 differently. Like you, I can procrastinate that stuff like nobody’s business 😂. Thank you for the motivation, friend!

[@Lala-vx4os]

Lol! I just pulled out a box of paperwork to go through, cleared off the table, and that wore me out. Not really, just having a hard time initiating the task and am procrastinating. So I decided to see what Carla is up to. Thanks for the timely video. You have inspired me. :) Here I go! A deep dive...

[@jackpotdreams2954]

Not sure if it helps but when I bring the mail in, I deal with the easy stuff right then. For example - I sort the garbage mail and trash it immediately so all that is left is what to action/file/sort. It is a lot less to deal with.

[@michaelstiller8498]

Carla. I have said this several times before….just happened to see the short clip of boot camp declutter from a year ago…..still love you in neck length blunt cut hair style…short..sassy…classic….makes you look younger ….fresher …chic…ok….I said it again😊🙏😊KC Mary.

[@CJ-bs7zl]

Happy new year Carla and Samson 💕. As soon as my mail comes through my letterbox I deal with straight away. Shred, recycle or action. I learnt this after keeping boxes of ‘archive’ paperwork I didn’t need. Now I hardly keep anything but the basics. I go paperless where I can. But yeah, as soon as I receive mail I shred, recycle or action ASAP.

[@melissahyatt9626]

I wish I could say I’m a take care of it when it comes in person, bit alas, I’m not. After a long day at work taking care of paperwork, both physical and digital, I do the “pile” thing and “tomorrow” I’ll go through it because I’m exhausted. My hope it to change that mentality and try to give my self 10-15 minute to deal with stuff on the daily. My dad was great at it and not a procrastinator at all, but that was not one thing passed down to me!! 😂 Happy New Year!

[@rebeccajordan4491]

Legit would buy Samson merch. That calendar is adorable ❤

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Love the Sampson calendar! I try to not even bring any mail into the house if it's junk mail or I just don't need it (like, I don't know, if it's a utility bill that for some reason I still get in paper but I have it auto-paid every month). I literally stand at the mailbox and toss the junk into our paper recycling bin, I open any stuff we DO need to see or pay, toss the envelopes and any extra paper that is there, and take only the bill itself or the statement itself into the house. Then I have a file folder that is labeled "TO PAY" and any bills, I toss into that file, which I go through once a month. Most other stuff like bank statements, I have signed up for paperless so those come via email.

[@DipityS]

I adore your calendar of Mr Samson - it's just lovely😊 I still find my paper inbox trips me up - and I think you're idea of a scheduled time set aside is the right move to keep on top of things.

[@catherinemunson555]

I have just started dealing with avoiding mail and organizing paper. Right now I am doing a first pass just to get rid of recycling and sort into action, file, shred and I don’t know where to put this… very timely. Because I have so much to go through I am spending 10 minutes several times a day to finish sorting. Then comes the harder decisions and acting parts!

[@n3rdygrl]

Happy new year! I am struggling with paper clutter. I'm 52 and was raised to save the paper trail 😂 I have years of bank statement, paid bills, health documents, the actual important stuff, etc etc. It had filled two filing cabinets and a few boxes to the brim. I went paperless on almost everything to stop the influx so there isn't much coming in at all, but I'm terrified something important may have been mis-filed. I'm so sick of looking at papers and shredding 😂

[@n3rdygrl]

​@LyranSoul thing is, I put this in my preexisting filing system, which means I've looked at it in the past. I just don't trust I put everything where it should have gone 😂 I'd love to burn mine too.

[@tracym.worley3214]

Cute calendar of Samson!

[@lindamb8330]

Hi. I just watched this paper clutter video and since you asked for how we deal with paper I thought I would share my process since I just dealt with my pile today. Here goes: 1. As mail comes in I try to throw away junk mail right away. 2. If I get something that needs to be filed or an action taken I put it in a drawer next to where I have my recliner (including receipts I want to keep). 3. If the action is needed within the next few weeks I make a note on my PC calendar to remind me to deal with it. 4. At the end of the month I use an app called "Genius Scan" and I scan the documents that are in the drawer. 5. I then send the file of scans to my PC via email. 6. I use "PDFsam Basic" to break up the scan into individual pages (a 1 step process) 7. I then rename each file to represent what it is (ex: 1223 Home Tax). If a document has multiple pages I use PDFsam Basic again to merge the pages so it becomes one document (a 1 step process). 8. I then file the documents in folders on my PC and I do a monthly backup of my PC. ..... I have eliminated all paper in my house, everything is digital. The title to the car, or things like that are in a Safety Deposit Box in the bank. This process once a month takes maybe 2 hours but to me it is worth it to not have paper. I do as you mentioned, most (if not all) manuals are online so I go there if I need one. I have been using this method for probably 5 years. The two products I use (Genius Scan and PDFsam Basic) are free. It may seem like a lot of steps but it goes fast after you do it a few times. P.S. I also digitized all my photos with a photo/negative/slide scanner. *** By the way I absolutely love your videos!! I am always waiting for your next! Happy New Year

[@lynnrogers5205]

Thanks for the information. What scanner did you use for the photos?

[@lindamb8330]

@@lynnrogers5205 Canon CS9000F MKII CanoScan 9000F MKII Photo, Film and Negative Scanner, Flatbed... it worked amazing.

[@myonlinepresence7833]

Digital organization goals!

[@beekwa]

Junk mail gets tossed or shredded right away. Anything I keep gets put on top of my filing cabinet to file - and I don’t let it sit for longer than two weeks. Anything that requires action I set on my laptop so I don’t forget to take care of it. A couple years ago I did a huge declutter and reorganization of my file cabinet. I still struggle to figure out what can go and what is important to hold onto.

[@kristinw3610]

I’m terrible at dealing with paper. Most mail is sorted immediately, but coupons and anything that requires “action” sits on my counter in a pile until one day I get fed up with it and finally deal with it. For things to be filed away, they sit in trays on a desk in my office until one day I finally deal with it. I need to get better about that.

[@elizabethbertsch3066]

Me too! In 2024 I’m going to make a take action tray and do her one hour a week dealing with it!

[@adriannahuezo6112]

Im cleaning and decluttering right now before simple party tonight

[@peggykrogh6763]

Happy New Year!!! Love the calendar of your fur baby Samson. I have a box for recycle but also a box specific for shredding any paper with personal info. i shred envelopes with bar codes as these contain info. thank you for the videos.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Oh, good to know about the barcodes! Happy new year!!

[@biblianabovery4092]

I handle paper as it comes in the house. Junk mail gets recycled when I get it out the box. Immediately. I only touch it once! What is left are papers that I have to take action on only. Simplified.

[@michellejohnson6246]

I love ❤ the calendar of Samson

[@sazennonumber]

Carla, perhaps you can sub-divide the 'Action' pile into 'do it from home' (phone, email, online bills, online applications...) and then you can do some or all in your 'admin hour'. The other pile would be 'take with me/errand' for the ones you have to leave your home to do. I think that would give you more clarity as to what needs to be done how, when and where and it might reduce any overwhelm you might feel.

[@mayshu893]

I was taught to stand (instead of sitting) while going through piles of paper… it helps to get through piles faster - I’m not as inclined to ‘linger’ on every single piece of paper. (I will sit when the paper is stuff that needs action… like filing important papers or paying bills or needing to follow-up with an email or phone call). Thank you for your channel - I’ve enjoyed having someone ‘with me’ as I declutter & pack for my move.

[@kymizad]

Wow, that’s a great idea. I never thought to do that 🙂

[@LynsAlteredArts]

I stand when going through the mail also. I never thought about it being particularly helpful to deal with things right away but you’re right, it’s a great tool.

[@suefitz2498]

Well done on a task you don’t like, me either. Over the years I’ve moved mostly to digital but I’m not looking after a business or a family member. I feel like you’ve got a regular declutter system in place that works quite well. I check in on any built up piles of stuff every three months or so. Here’s to an exciting 2024 ❤❤

[@liebesonne_]

What an absolute coincidence! Just spent my afternoon organizing and throwing away my paper clutter. It always feels so much better to have things where I can actually find them lol Love the idea of an admin hours. I have a small filing crate, which is super helpful, especially if I'm actually on top things.

[@CharleyCharlez]

Omg, that water filter looks so good. I want it so bad but thanks to your inspiration, Carla, I am doing a no buy for January! The pain!!! Hahaha 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@dalemayerson4642]

Thanks, Carla. I also look after someone else's paper and it is a time consuming task. Please consider shredding everything that has your name and address on it. You don't know how it could be potentially used if someone got their hands on the most simple identification about you. Happy new year to you and your sister, I really enjoy your videos.

[@mylittlesuitcase1755]

Wow! Americans get a lot of mail! Aussie here - can't recall the last time I recieved something in the post.

[@LynsAlteredArts]

Curious, do you not get junk mail in Australia? Companies trying to give you a credit card, or pave your driveway, or put new gutters on your house, or offer you a cruise, it’s always something.

[@debby891]

I hate paper clutter too and it seems like it’s never ending no matter how hard I try to keep up with it, wears me out too 😂.Happy New Year 🎉

[@marciapickens7444]

Carla, I LOVE your calendar!!! It's so cute.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Me too!!😍

[@jeanettevega7560]

LOOK FOWARD TO SEEING UR NEXT VIDEO ..I LOVE TO WATCH UR DECLUTTERING VIDEOS 😊

[@jeanettevega7560]

THXS FOR SHAREING😊MUCH LOVE ❤

[@sable7114]

I don't know why I'm watching this right now, though I do have paper clutter especially magazines and journals, because I am trying to declutter clothing and shoes. I only found you recently working with your sister and my thought was, why is my house on that KZbin channel? Oh, someone else has those issues too! Took the last few bags to the Salvation Army for the end of the year but many many more bags to fill of clothing belonging to various females who were in the family. Happy New Year to you and your family as well! Your videos give me motivation and I like to play them while I'm working. I think it's time for bed now though 😊

[@tamarap387]

No one does what you've just done in this video! Step by step process of ways to process all our paperwork so that it's as easy and painless as possible! Bravo! I have very few things anymore paper wise that I need to make sure not to procrastinate about. For me getting it handled right away is akin to how I feel about debt....I don't like it hanging over my head. The fear I guess gets my butt moving to get it done! (I find everything sort of scary....like doing taxes....haha)

[@TS-sh8xo]

I was drowning in paper because I didn’t know where anything was when I needed it or where to put it. Hated it. Then I heard about the Sunday basket through Dawn the Minimal Mom. And I got the Sunday basket from Organize 365. She has free podcasts all about it and I did it for free on my own for one to two months. But then I loved the system so much that I bought it and I have never looked back. There is a place for everything in one place. Your system sounds very similar. I love your videos💕

[@barbaragraham9961]

I look thru all my paper clutter once a week. I also go through my files yearly to clean out all the old stuff no longer needed. This is usually done after taxes are filed. Just wanted to tell you, I just finished cleaning out my closet, which is the hardest thing to do. I now have 5 kitchen size trash bags to donate, one large box to give to my sister, and finding new clothes I forgot and didn’t see in my closet for the new year. My goal for 2024 is to not purchase any new clothes for the year since I have so many that I haven’t wore or have only wore once. I have so many underclothes, nightgowns/pj’s, dresses, blouses, pants, sock, etc. I think I’m set for 2024.

[@myonlinepresence7833]

Good luck with your no buy goals for 2024.

[@MySemiSortedLife]

Love these tips! I have soo much paper piles... I've lost so many important papers because of it...Thanks so much for sharing! ❤ Mel in Australia 🇦🇺🦘🐨

[@desireetman]

Happy New Year! I invested in a large paper shredder that I keep by the front door so that it is easier to destroy all unneeded or unwanted mail, flyers, paper immediately and efficiently. Anything that is left meets an organization rack that is divided with labeled folders to file, take action or important for a later time. Then we have 2 file accordions for long (health records, marriage and education certificates) and short (taxes, mortgage, banking)term records. It has been 3 years since implementation and it seems to be working well and occasionally needs some adjustments but that’s life as a human 😊

[@sammym1311]

We have a filing cabinet for our multi generational household. A drawer for me, one for my husband and one for my parents and then one for office supplies. All paper goes in a basket on my desk and and then when dealt with, into the recycling, shredder bin or filling cabinet. So much easier to only have to look one place for the take action items! It's not easy not procrastinating - but I can find the paper!

[@gladysanderson1351]

Happy New Year to you and Samson! Paper is one of my biggest issues with clutter. I have papers to file and to go through, yet again! I have started a little bit different method that should help. I have a short term "keep file" that I do not sort by categories. It is for papers that will be needed within the year. And can be tossed after they are done with their purpose, or filed if need be. I do need a specific file for take action, so I may check out Target, as I haven't found a file for take action that seems like it would be simple, not to ugly to have around and yet very functional. I have tossed more and more as time goes along, to try to decrease this paper clutter. It is true that there is sooooo much paper coming in all the time. Thanks for a helpful video!

[@lauracurry9917]

I like the idea of a designated admin hour to deal with things on a weekly basis. Thanks!

[@conniepleasantnails]

So paper clutter used to be my nemesis when I was working way too much. I felt overwhelmed with it. Years ago I started doing exactly what you said getting as much as I could on automatic payments & paperless billing. Whew, total game changer. I do on the other hand have a file folder with a section of manuals that I need to declutter. I also recently purchased a small buffet that holds our printer and all things office & books. We don’t have many books. I do need to organize it again as I see some things we’re not using. I think it’s really like all other areas once you create a system that works for you it’s training your mind to stick to it…and we have you to remind us. I truly hope you and Sampson have a beautiful new year. We are all looking forward to seeing you soar into 100K subscribers soon. Everyone will be looking to declutter as the year turns around. ☮️❤

[@lizharley5723]

You mentioned that you have 2 other accordian organizers in your closet. Probably a good idea to go through these too. For things like income tax, insurance, medical receipts, etc., you only need to keep a maximum of 7 years of records. So many people keep decades of this stuff! Happy New Year.

[@Lydia-hi6mx]

I am exactly the same with paper. I just procrastinate. Thanks for the reminder!

[@bonniehodgson8776]

Decluttering is the worst. I think because I feel I might need this again! Paperwork although, is worse. I’m such a procrastinator! Thanks for the tips😊❤️

[@Bond.girl.007]

Happy New Year Carla! I wish you and everyone reading this a wonderful, peaceful, healthy and happy 2024. For anyone that had a hard year, please give yourself grace. ❤ I was so happy to see a new video today. 😊

[@MiaMultitool]

Carla, I wish you and youre beloved ones a special start into 2024, and best health. 🎉 Thanks for sharing your journey. ❤

[@rachelemazza8623]

Hi Carla, Happy new year of decluttering! What I've also done to stop the paper from coming in: - All those local coupon flyers have where they come from somewhere listed in small print. I've called them to be removed from their mailing list. - Al the random advertisement flyers from banks or large stores - I've googled things like "how to remove from citibank mailing list" or email list too! It's worked! Thanks for the videos - you look marvelous !! Hugs, Rachele~

[@kayalford6746]

I procrastinate dealing with my procrastination! I need to change this year!

[@lannieglass7535]

this is great 👍 my friend taught me the touch it once rule and only place bills in the follow up or touch 2x bin. immediately handle it as you get it and touch it once. it saves time

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

I took care of my dad, too. Man, he got a lot of mail, most of it statements from medical offices and MediCal. It was never ending until he passed in 2016. Hugs to you! Happy new year!

[@PinkSallyProductions]

Thank you for the tip about setting one hour a week to do admin! I procrastinate over paperwork too, so that will help me no end. Be well, Sally 🌹

[@mariannedressler6784]

Paper is my nemesis!!!

[@jeanettevega7560]

HAPPY NEW YEAR SWEETIE😊 HERE FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 😊

[@janeorr3074]

Are you a Butterfly? Cas the Clutterbug quiz. My sister and I help our Mother with her mail/bills Someone gave us a wire three tier wall hanging file paper holder, There are three (3) slots. I hung it by the front (formal) door. The first slot is here medical file folder the nurses and other medical visitors make notes in. She fell and broke her hip in September. She is much better now The second I put her bills in and the third I keep mail for a friend that travels alot, so when he comes to visit it is all there. I also have a little basket with stamps/envelops/return address labels. So if Mom wants to send a letter she had the material. She is a Butterfly. The basket is on a wire shelf, that is four inches wide fits perfectly behind the front door. My stuff is a mess, so thanks for inspiration and I love that you are helping your sister! Happy and Healthy 2024!

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

I actually just did a huge paper declutter before Christmas and it was shocking how much I had held onto for no reason at all! Great ideas on how to continue to manage it all ❤ Happy New Year!!

[@KristiBranstetter]

3:11 I keep paperwork in four photo boxes and one small bin. It works perfectly for me. I just went thru my paperwork and got rid of a bunch of non-important paperwork. I keep checkbook and other important papers in the storage bin.

[@susanmulvey6311]

I hate my paper clutter! It’s never ending! I do feel better when I get somewhat organized! Happy New Year to you and your doggie!!🐶❤️ p.s. Your looks extra cute today!

[@sarahb369]

Thank you for modeling how you sort and organize paper, and write the actions on a list. I know this is what I ‘should’ do. I appreciate this video!

[@rachelspoon4741]

I did a huge house declutter in the end of 2019, and since then i have only had 3 thin folders on a shelf labelled bills, documents (insurance, rent) and receipts/manuals (which is mainly receipts for big things). This has helped me massively as i have homes for them and keep decluttering the paperwork every several months/annually (and do paperless bills online for majority). A have one seperate bigger organiser for the bulky documents (car maintenance) and misc. When I get a letter posted, i open it then and there, as doing a task that takes less than 5 mins saves me doing it in a bulk session for time well spent elsewhere. Otherwise i really recommend this system for those who can use this. 😀

[@EmilyEmilyEmily01]

Perfect timing! I did a big declutter and sort earlier this year but I rearranged my office this week and am seriously contemplating breaking up with my filing cabinet. It's heavy, not attractive but I do have a lot of paperwork to keep, so still not sure what I will do. I love paperwork sorting though. Happy New Year to you and yours Carla 🎉

[@maryellensola5379]

I stopped the video and ran to get all my papers and go through it while watching you! It was so motivating to do it while listening to your suggestions ☺️☺️

[@KE12352]

Great video! Love a low energy task idea too. Also, your hair is extra gorgeous this video!

[@ahappylife-ul8iv]

I love the music you use for your videos. Especially the opening jazzy song for this video. 🎵

[@elisahamilton73]

I finally went through paperwork some stuff was from 4 years ago. It's all done now and I can't understand why I didn't do it, there was paperwork relating to my divorce and it through up some sad and angry emotions, it took me about 5 hours over a couple of days. From now on I'm going to dedicate sometime every week to sorting paperwork, this may change to once every other week or once a month, I'll see how much liked up. I good at taking action but not good at filing or throwing out. New yrear, new me!

[@sandrareford2989]

You always have the best music! I am catching up on your december videos. Having a plan is the way to get things done. Make a promise to do 15 minutes a day in the morning before the day gets busy and you get tired. The hard part is gettign started right? Once you start you just keep going. As they say- JUST DO IT! Great ideas.I like your action trays. It's got sides so stuff won't fall out.

[@crystalkissoon4514]

Oh gosh the catalogues were crazy before the holidays, but now I find I'm dealing with more electronic clutter mail. I don't know what kind of mailing list I got put on. And is it just me that would buy that Samson calendar? He's such a cutie!

[@vanessamariposa.christian]

I just finished updating my paper work before clicking 😇❤️ I open mail weekly and take action right away but file quarterly’ish

[@kellygosa7438]

I just finished my paper clutter from the office and home yesterday! I bought a filing cabinet for home finally! Did not want to start 2024 with it! 🎉

[@EsterHorbach-it9tb]

I wish you and Samson all the best in 2024. Please continue what we love to see: your decluttering journey and decluttering with friends. Stay the way you are, you' re beautiful both inside and outside. Love your patience when decluttering. ❤

[@stefaniamarmugi3872]

Happy New Year Carla... thank you for these very useful videos... greetings from Tuscany 😘😘

[@rebeccalee264]

Happy new year from Derbyshire England Carla! I have loved another year with you as my decluttering companion! I am so excited to continue following your lovely sister’s decluttering journey ☺️

[@TheCarlaProject]

Happy new year!!🎉🎉💝💝

[@melody7779]

Hi Carla, wonderful video. I declutter paper pretty much like you do. I am so tired of junk mail. I just went through a pile a few days ago. You and your sister have a blessed and safe New Year!!!

[@intherockies]

Happy New Year 🎉

[@micap.4268]

OMG!! the calendar! Cutest thing in the world. Happy New year from Argentina!

[@twilacreaser4138]

An old-school method is to have a "bring forward " file. It's one of those accordion files that's numbered 1 to 31. Open your mail right away, and if action is required, just decide when, file it for that date. Eg. If something has to be done on the 11th of the month, file it in the 11. (And you can put it on your phone). Then you just check the folder once a day. Usually, it's only one or two things to do rather than a whole week's worth, so it's quick to do. Since you are looking in it every day, it becomes a regular habit. I know it's a pain, but as others have said, create a habit to open the mail every day. With the BF method, it works best that way, you give things a time for action and nothing piles up. Once the habit of opening the mail as soon as you get in the door with it, and you have a system to deal with it, it'll make it much easier to handle.

[@gracerodriguez6869]

Happy New Year , Many Blessings in 2024, I like getting up early and going threw all the mail,, sometimes it overwhelms me

[@TheCarlaProject]

Early bird catches the paper 😍

[@natureandsoul]

How is your sister doing!? I just love her!

[@ninalouise1975]

I use a similar system for receipts but using envelopes for each month instead of plastic bags. At the end of the tax year I go through and get rid of anything irrelevant and just keep the claimable stuff in one envelope for that year. Then I reuse the monthly envelopes. I have massively reduced years' worth of paper by mostly going online and saving scanned copies in my cloud back up. It's very satisfying to be paper free!

[@keelienne]

Hello Mister Samson, always a better video when you’re in it 💜 and I know you know and agree.. I am quite ok with my paperstuff, but when it wants me to make calls I am absurdly paralyzed. Am working on that, but MAN that makes things complicated 😣

[@PeaceLoveDolls]

Love how it looked like Samson rolled his eyes when you said my plans for 2024 dealing with paper clutter at 0:47.

[@TheCarlaProject]

I swear 😂

[@lucyroberts2800]

I sort the post as soon as it comes in it’s much better as it doesn’t build up 😊

[@sherryyost786]

Yes, how do you handle procrastination? I have an accordion file where I keep "take action" items - to be mailed, mail supplies, calendar time will tell, and at this point I am able to keep receipts for next year's taxes also in this folder. Most all bills are automatic, but if I get one, I put it in my calendar area to take care of or pay it right away if urgent. My husband takes care of the other financial stuff so I need to only attack my folder the second Saturday of each month. Thanks Carla for all your videos.

[@Nwladylaura369]

I took care of my mom’s bills etc for 10 years while being in a different state. Also had to manage some of my sister’s chaos. Thank goodness for the Internet! Plus I have taken many moons shredding papers. I’m down to a reasonable amount now. And I continue to purge. I do however have two boxes of my parents paperwork in my garage (wills, med final bills, property records.) Instead of saving things to a file on my phone, I save them to an email account. That way if I lose my phone, I won’t lose my documents. Glad to see you don’t have file cabinets full of stuff. I had way too much back a few years ago. Phew!

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

For me paper clutter is the endboss also. 😩😩 Those tips/methods are great! Will try to reduce to one (12 month-) file holder and a "take action tray" as well and keep only those. (Additionally to my "for ever" file holder.) The idea with the zip locks is amazing!

[@susanwilliams2807]

Thanks so much for this video. I recycle 4 old envelopes to keep receipts. I label them quarterly (January - March 2024.) They get dumped at the end of the year.

[@Xiroi87]

Best wishes for a lovely year for you and your family, which of course includes Samson and thank you for consistently inspiring us by sharing your journey.

[@lindaroyal8161]

Good tips! What about an Important Document folder or a Grab & Go Binder? Do you have one? You could share setting one up and your system, just a thought. I've been following your channel for a few years and enjoy every video. TY Wishing you a Very Healthy & Happy New Year!