Have you ever encountered a mountain of endless paperwork, files and the like that you feel unable to get under control? I know I have - at one time, I was so disorganized that I couldn't even see my desk! Forget about trying to find that account report which I desperately need, I wasn't even able to find my pen under the mess.
Well, there is a solution - filing cabinets with drawers.
If you haven't considered this, then it is time to do so.
Remove the stress that comes with being disorganized.
Of all the benefits I found, aside from the features and the practicality that comes with a file cabinet, the relief that it provided me was priceless.
However, not all filing cabinets are designed in the same way.
The variety of cabinets is very wide indeed in order to cater for the different needs of people - home and business purposes.
The first thing to do, which I strongly recommend is identify your specific purpose(s) for a filing cabinet.
For example, are you simply storing files and paper only, or do you intend to place other objects like your coat in the cabinet? There are filing cabinets solely for files and then there are multi-purposed cabinets with additional different sized compartments for umbrellas, etc.
Knowing how much paperwork you have would also help.
As part of the de-cluttering process, it is good to filter through your files and identify any that you are certain which aren't applicable to your current work anymore.
By doing so, you can get rid of them completely rather than continuously accumulate paper for an indefinite period.
Once you have done this, you will be able to better gauge the size of the filing cabinet that you need.
The most common sizes are the 2 drawer filing cabinet and the 4 drawer filing cabinet.
Security is another component to look into.
If you carry sensitive information, then a lock is necessary.
On top of this, if these files are not easily replaceable (e.
g.
passports), you probably want to have a fireproof and waterproof cabinet for added protection.