LIFE CHANGING Organization Hacks You Need to Start NOW!

When we lived in the States, I linked all my bills so they were paid automatically! Another plus of living in Mexico - NO JUNK MAIL!!! I have a similar system in my email - separate folders for items that are labeled.

Thank you !!!!!!

Thanks 😊 you're having a good hair day!!!

The color shirt you have on is really pretty on you and the hair.

As a former corporate executive secretary for many years, I've always used these tips. I can't imagine any other way to stay on top of all the paperwork and responsibilities. It can get overwhelming if you don't have a dependable system in place. The planner helps in so many ways to quickly eyeball bills and appts.

Thank you for the information Renee. Have a great day!😁

Not always prompt at picking up and reading mail. I usually flip through and find bills that come by mail, although most of mine are email now.. Some bills are paid through the bank, although I usually have to schedule them. Others I just pay on line. I did see your earlier video on this subject and picked up an a-z file. This is emptied yearly when I do my taxes. This bunch is bound up by rubber band and moved to a box in the garage.

Thanks, Renee! Great video. I have a similar system but I use a large binder with page protectors. I have a question that is off topic so I hope you don't mind. I see Pollux in the background and he seems so well behaved. Did you have any trouble getting him housebroken when you brought him home from the shelter? Thanks!

You handle mail exactly as I do. Are you one of the four Astrological organizational signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius?

Hi Renee'
Funny, I just bought a large accordian folder to use, but not sure which things to use it for, you said get 2, 1 Alphabetical, 1 numerical! I love that idea! Now I'll be OK! Thanks so much!
I learned the hard way about mail, not bills other stuff, getting put aside to check out later! BAD idea for sure!!
Great tips and I find the tax folder very helpful, I've been doing that for years and never need to scramble to look for any papers I may have hidden in a pile somewhere when tax time is here!

My mother was a high-level corporate secretary. She taught me when I was young as lfive years old, never handle paperwork twice (unless taxes!)

Good advice 🎉

Excellent tips! The earth will thank you if you do paper recycling.

Great tips and wonderful, easy system! What do you do with your permanent records like marriage/birth certiifcates, dog records, auto records, investment/retirement account info? Thank you for your clear tips and instructions!

Haha youre helpful.

Get a good shredder! Shred anything with your name!

Pullocks wants to go out? He looks out the window at your back.

I file as you do and I am an 😂old school filer to..A wood file cabinet and my monthly ledger which contains all of our monthly expenses..Everything paid is filed away..once a person developes their file system it is headache reliever..

I agree,I have been very thankful,I have organized all my paper work,you should also have a medical file,add to it every year.😁

I'm old school too Renee. Love my planner, same size as yours. Everyone's bdays in there. Among other important dates. I agree with all your tips, very on point! Question, how do you handle your medical bills, statements and EOB's? Pending medical bills. Thats always an issue year to year for me. This was a very helpful and timely video, which I'll watch again and take notes. Thank you.

If a bill is due on the 10th you can’t put it in the 10 slot, you have to put it at least 5 days before, unless you are paying it online.

So sad, hardly even see the dogs anymore, not even running under your feet while you are on video..

Unsubscribe from all the mail and save some trees! Look for a customer service number for each company and ask a live person to take you off their mailing list. It takes a little effort at first, but after persistently unsubscribing several years ago, my family gets no mail about 3 or 4 days a week.

I took a class on filing. It was the best class I have ever taken

Very good! I do very similar things...in fact I just got my manila envelope ready for our 2022 taxes because the paperwork started coming today in the mail. (The government wants their money or should I say OUR money!) I loved the daily planner idea. Like you, I'm old school and use a calendar but that really doesn't cut it. Purchasing your recommendation. Thank you.

Love all your videos...Off subject here, but where did you get your pink sweatshirt? I need that in my life :)

Useful advice, thank you for sharing. Your pink sweatshirt is so pretty. I looked in your Amazon favorites, but didn't find it. I've purchased several of your recommended clothes and love them! Sandy

THANK YOU

Before I retired I worked for an attorney. I kept HER organized. And I have a meticulous filing system at home too. My husband wouldn't do it, lol.

Hi Renee, by the way love your pink shirt in the video❤️

P.S. I have a wastebasket in my garage. The junk mail never makes it in!

Love this, such a organized and simple system. I will try it!

Renee, you are so right! I owned a coffee and tea business and I have used this same paper system since 1987. I sold the business in 1991. I do use an online daily calendar, however. It pays to be organized and able to find things and keep track of everything. You made me feel good about the system I used as I too am an organizer, by nature. Thanks so much!

I use all of these tips and thank you for stressing a written planner versus online planner. I use my iPhone and iPad for other uses, not daily planning. My planning calendar is used for one purpose and I always know know where it is in my house.

Hi Renee, thanks for making this video. My new year's resolution is to get organized, and you have helped me in a big way. I am ordering the folders you mentioned in your video today. I am retired (just like you) so I don't need the large planner. I have a small pocket planner that I use. I love all of your videos, and I am looking forward to the next one. 🙂

Xcellent 👍

This is great!! Thank you so much!!

Thank you for this! As an adult with ADHD, I have struggled to get, and STAY organized. These are great suggestions. ❤

Hi Renee, Just watched your organization hacks and love your ideas. I already do something like this. There are some things I hadn't thought of. Anyways, my real reason for commenting is that your hair looks really good in this video. What did you do? Did I miss a hair video? PS: I don't know how this happened but I noticed I was not subscribe!!! I know that i was but don't know how i got unsubscribe....I fixed it.

This was wonderful! Thanks Renee!

Renae,
Do I understand this correctly?

Question: in the alphabet folder; only paid document/ invoices are kept here.

Numeric folder: only bills to be paid are kept in this folder. However, when paid, move to alphabetical folder.

Renee, truly, thank you 😊

What tis your desk area like? Mine is also out int he open and it drives me crazy. Where do you store the file folders and any other organizing tips for the planner and file folder?

This was really helpful! I've been trying to come up with a good system, but I just couldn't pin it down. Thanks, Renee!

Beautiful house

Before throwing any out that is not junk mark out your name due to people that in these days are stealing I'd info depending on the neighborhood

Cute sweatshirt in a yummy color!! Would you mind sharing where you bought it? BTW, I do all of your tips and I can attest to how well they work. People tease me about my “old school” daily planner, but hey, I don’t miss anyone’s birthday! 😅

Love your video on organization. Thank you!

Great idea 💡

Hope that was helpful! Now it's time to put this plan into action in your own life 😊