Taking Care of the Paper Monster

Paper clutter is one of the worst kinds of clutter. It can cause you distress, exhaust your
spirit and even cause your business to decline. It creates stagnant, yin energy and sneaks up on you - accumulates quickly and easily, especially if you’re the hoarder type that doesn’t like to throw anything away. Think about your desk at the office, the table by your bedside, your work space at home…your garage!

What does your paper clutter look like right now? Does this sound like you or your spouse? Do you have stacks of unpaid bills, unfiled documents and other things at home and in the office? Old newspapers and magazines piled high? We all hate filing…but it simply must be done. When you leave heaps of paper, notes about something you are working on, bills and marketing offers around, they cause unconscious worry. You can’t find things you are looking for, it takes more of your time. Nothing is in the right place. You may not recognize it at first, but gradually it impinges on the subconscious mind causing stress, tension and even headaches. It not only affects your physical body but your spirit as well.

This causes stress

At least today there is the option of paying bills online, which many people prefer. This is a start and definitely helps curb the paper clutter problem, not to mention the eco benefits. But what about the tons of unimportant junk mail that arrives, especially during the holiday season? Get rid of it right away. When you sort through your mail, stand by the garbage can. Immediately toss away any unwanted letters or offers and don’t hang on to those catalogs that you will never order from or even have time to read. Just get rid of them.

Here’s another tip. Take a few minutes to open your mail each day. Discard the envelopes and keep the important things. Don’t let unopened letters stack up. When you do this daily, you’ll find that paper clutter doesn’t have a chance of piling up and it’s quick and easy. Make it a habit. Don’t be lazy about filing paid bills or important documents. When you do these things on a regular basis your life becomes easier and less stressful – that is a promise. Take care of your paper monster today.

Lillian