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Office Supplies: Drab to Fab

Do typical office supplies seem oh-so-drab to you? Do you say, 'Blah!' to plain metal paper clips, manila file folders, pale yellow sticky notes--so corporate? If you do, you're likely not going to be so excited about organizing.

So, what can you do to spice up your office supply collection and your spirits? It can be as simple as adding some color!

Many office supplies now come in a rainbow of colors to suit each individual. Yes, sometimes they cost a bit more than their more drab alternatives, but if you like them more, you're likely to use them more.

Don't be afraid to add more flair to your office supply collection with colorful binder clips, paper clips, file folders, sticky notes, pens and other fun colored supplies. It may be just the boost you need to get inspired to get and keep everything organized.

5 Files a Day

One of my pet peeves is trying to retrieve a sheet of paper from an overstuffed-to-the-max file drawer. That's why I weed out my filing system on a daily basis.

I simply choose just 5 file folders a day and spend a few minutes flipping through each. Papers that are outdated and/or I no longer need, are immediately recycled (papers containing any personal information are shredded first.)

This takes me all of 2 minutes to accomplish and it ensures that the filing system is truly being maintained for maximum organization. It also helps me avoid hours of work at one time.