174: Getting Paper Clutter Under Control with Lisa Woodruff
Summary
Host Shannon Laco interviews organization expert Lisa Woodruff about managing paper clutter using her "Sunday Basket" system for actionable items and color-coded binders for long-term reference. They discuss categorizing papers by role, such as family, home, finance, and personal goals, to reduce decision fatigue. The episode also covers the importance of maintaining comprehensive medical and financial binders for estate planning and healthcare advocacy.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and show welcome
Guest intro: Lisa Woodruff and her background
The Sunday Basket system for actionable paper
Ad breaks: AquaTrue, Zazzle, and Boll & Branch
Maintaining the system and avoiding overwhelm
Medical and financial binders for long-term records
Reference binders, manuals, and shredding strategies
Escaping Quicksand book and self-care mindset
Outro ads and closing remarks
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