Now that a new year is getting under way, have you chosen a theme for the year? Or has it chosen you?
For me, it's "use what you have." I'm trying to declutter my house and my life by using what I already have rather than buying the new, shiny option.
What about you? As usual on Friday, all discussion of ring-bound organizers like Filofaxes is welcome!
Comfort Zones
Here are five ways to get out of your comfort zone:
I hope you have had a good weekend.
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What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?I know not every one keeps their previous years inserts. I don't know what the proportion of keepers vs recyclers is.
I have been keeping my diary inserts for many years. I still have my 1987 personal size inserts!! The ink is a little faded now, but still readable.
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| A typical week of a young radio engineer in 1987! |
I keep my past inserts in spare organisers, although you can get purpose made storage binders. But you can repurpose VHS tape storage boxes for Personal or Franklin Covey Compact inserts!
Why do I keep mine? Mainly for reference purposes, a few years ago I was subjected to an ordeal that required me to be able to prove my location to a judge in a legal case regarding the care of my late mother. My old inserts assisted me in locating phone records and photographs for the relevant dates as well as serving as evidence in their own right. We won the case, our solicitor complemented me on keeping such detailed diary records!
When you are putting your new inserts in to your organiser, think carefully about what to do with your old inserts. It doesn't do any harm to keep them.
Go through them and make sure you have captured any essential notes for the forthcoming year.