3107: 8 Habits to Keep Paper Clutter to a Minimum by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism

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🗓️ 11 March 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3107: Rachel Jones of NourishingMinimalism.com presents a practical guide to minimizing paper clutter in our lives. With actionable tips ranging from dealing with mail immediately to embracing digital options, Jones offers solutions to one of the most common clutter challenges, making it easier to maintain a tidy, less stressful living space. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/8-habits-to-keep-paper-clutter-to-a-minimum/ Quotes to ponder: "Deal with papers immediately. (Also known as the “one-touch” rule)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's a minimalist Monday edition of optimal living daily episode 3107, 8 habits to keep paper
0:06.7	clutter to a minimum by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism.com and I'm your narrator
0:12.1	Justin Molick.
0:13.0	And we're going to jump right into our minimalist Monday article for today as we optimize
0:17.7	your life.
0:20.7	Eight habits to keep paper clutter to a minimum by Rachel Jones of
0:27.1	Nourishing Minimalism.com. Papers are easily one of the number one clutter issues in our lives.
0:35.0	We are afraid to get rid of something for fear of needing the information on it or needing a copy of it.
0:40.7	We feel shame for not filing utility bills and grocery receipts.
0:44.3	Aren't we supposed to compare our receipts to our ATM and credit card statements every
0:48.0	month?
0:49.0	And then there are the sentimental papers, the awards the kids got for good attendance at school, the Baptist. the every picture our child gives to us. There's not any more room on the front of the fridge, but...
1:04.8	We have this idea that we're supposed to keep every single statement, warranty,
1:10.0	instruction manual, receipt, and note from school.
1:14.0	Thankfully, we don't.
1:16.0	And here are eight actionable things that you can shift to avoid paper piles crowding your space.
1:22.0	Number one, deal with papers immediately, also known as the one touch
1:26.8	rule. Mail. As soon as you get the mail, head right to the recycling bin or garbage and toss all the junk mail.
1:34.0	Don't even take it into the house with you if possible.
1:38.0	School.
1:39.0	Sort backpacks every day as they come in, have the kids do the homework ASAP and put it back into the bag so
1:45.2	is done and ready for the next day.
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