If you’ve been reading my blog for a while or ‘Like’ Organized Artistry on Facebook, then you know how much I love Post-its. I own and use them in different colors, shapes and sizes. Up until recently, I used the ‘Stickies’ program on my Mac (replaced now by the paperless, Evernote…). Truth be told, I just downloaded the Post-it app to my smart phone–I couldn’t help myself…
I use Post-its almost everyday, both in my business and personal life. I use them as a place to dump my brain and to help me remember what I need to do. I find that they come in handy when dealing with papers that need to be acted upon. Today’s Organizing ‘Quick Tip’ of the day is…
For instance, I’m always collecting store coupons–especially ones for the stores where I buy my kids’ clothing. They’re always needing something in their wardrobe! When I get the coupon, I place a Post-it on top of it and jot down what I need to buy in that store. No need to comb my brain thinking about what I need to buy when I get a moment to shop. It’s all there, ready for me to act upon.
A while back, I needed some picture frames and photo albums. I thought I might have trouble remembering what I needed once I got to the store–so I went searching for my good friend, the Post-it. I wrote on the Post-it above exactly what products I was looking for and stuck it to the coupon. By doing so, I spent less time at the store and no time trying to recall what I needed to buy.
What action will a Post-it remind you to take today?
This is great! I love Post-ts too and use them as little reminders all the time 🙂
I seriously don’t know what I would do without them. I guess I’d go through a lot of scrap paper and scotch tape!
Great tip, Stacey! I am a big fan of using Post-it to keep track of what I need to do with something. Coupons are especially important. There are times that I forget to pull it out of my bag and realize it when I get home. I am going to try this. =)
I’m glad you’re going to try it–I find that writing the action I’m going to take directly on the post helps me to remember. That means I have more brain capacity for other tasks!
A fellow organizer uses post-its for his schedule each day. It really works for him, although he takes a bit of ribbing at times. I like post-its for a variety of reasons, especially when I need to remember to take something out of the door in the morning… a post-it at eye-level does the trick!
I put post-it’s at eye-level, too! If I start a load of laundry before taking my kids to school, i’ll put a post-it at eye-level on the laundry room door that says ‘DRYER.” Great for reminding the kids to pack what they need for school. Eye-level is of course a bit lower for them…
I’m a HUGE post-it note fan. I have them in different sizes, colors and styles. They inspire action because of their temporary nature. They’re also fun to crumple up once the task is completed.
I crumple them, too! Gives me satisfaction after completing the task written upon it. What’s funny is that in the case of all other papers–I’m a ripper, not a crumpler. But when it comes to post-it’s, a strong fist-crumple feels good. I’m not sure we’ll ever achieve a paperless society because people like you and me love our post-its too much!