When I first adopted the GTD lifestyle, I purchased some quality filing cabinets that use the slider in the back to keep the files upright. After I got a substantial amount of files I sometimes found it frustrating to return a file to its original location. I didn't like thumbing through the tabs to find the right spot, and sometimes I've even returned files to the wrong location and lost track of them.
Then one day I had an inspiration that solved this little problem and wanted to share it with you. I think this tip might save you considerable time if you retrieve and return files regularly to your filing cabinets.
In each file drawer, I now keep a small binder clip attached to the letter tab at the very front of the drawer. When I pull a file that I intend to return right away, I remove the binder clip and fasten it to the file directly behind it. When I finish with the file, I know exactly where it belongs without thumbing through the file names, and I never misplace it in the drawer.
I've attached a photo to illustrate. I hope it makes your filing systems more user-friendly.
Have a great day!
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Then one day I had an inspiration that solved this little problem and wanted to share it with you. I think this tip might save you considerable time if you retrieve and return files regularly to your filing cabinets.
In each file drawer, I now keep a small binder clip attached to the letter tab at the very front of the drawer. When I pull a file that I intend to return right away, I remove the binder clip and fasten it to the file directly behind it. When I finish with the file, I know exactly where it belongs without thumbing through the file names, and I never misplace it in the drawer.
I've attached a photo to illustrate. I hope it makes your filing systems more user-friendly.
Have a great day!
Attached files