Creating and maintaining an effective desktop filing system can not only help you maintain your personal affairs, but also your project management and your business ventures. In our digital age, many people have opted out of using a paper ticker system. I’m here to tell you that keeping this system is a perfect way to be organized.
Although digital calendars, apps, and reminders are effective, there are many advantages of utilizing a paper system. I am not a complete dinosaur. I do utilize my digital resources. However, I prefer ink and paper. I can not fully trust digital calendars and automatic reminders 100%. Check out my YouTube video on how to create and use this system.
What is a Desktop Filing / Tickler System?
A Desktop Filing/Tickler System is an active (paper) file system that can keep track of future events by date or month. This is a designated spot to keep your important paper documents. By using this type of system, you can physically see the paper items you will need. Unlike a digital reminder on your phone, a confirmation email, or electronic tickets, the paper item can not be deleted accidentally. You do not need to remember a password. You can also easily access it if the battery dies on your phone or tablet.
I recommend using the Freedom Filer system for your Desktop Filing /Tickler System. The Freedom Filer system is the ultimate paper management system. Its simple and easy to use. (For additional information on the Freedom Filer system visit FreedomFiler.com.)
What items can you keep in a Desktop Filing / Tickler System?
- Save the Date Cards
- Hotel / Flight Reservations
- Birthday Party / Wedding / Event Invitations
- Concert Tickets
- Groupon / Living Social Vouchers
- Greeting Cards to Mail Out
- Bills to Pay
- Appointment Cards
- Gift Cards / Gift Certificates to Redeem
- Repair Follow-up Appointments
- Webinar Reminders / Worksheets
What items do you need to create this system?
You can purchase these items separatly at your local office supply store or amazon. You may purchase a ready-made desktop system in my Etsy Shop. Use coupon code DIVINE10 for 10% off your purchase.
Click HERE for additional reasons on why I prefer a physical planner.
I hope you found these tips useful. Please feel free to leave any comments, questions, or suggestions. I would love to hear your thoughts on how you would use a desktop/tickler system.
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