Could adding some color in your life help make you more organized and productive? Test it out and see!Add some color:
If color helps jog your memory, then try color-coding your files. Differentiate the broad categories in your filing storage, but don’t make it too complicated. For example, financial information could be green (the color of money) and medical information could be red (think Red Cross). Use no more than four to six colors…you don’t want to confuse yourself.
For more ideas and insight, check out this article on “Color Coding Your Office” http://www.smead.com/hot-topics/color-coding-1028.asp.
Has color-coding worked for you? Tell us! We’re always looking for reader tips on how to get more organized!
