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Organization & Efficiency
Tickler File
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How can I keep from forgetting to do things?
Tickler File
Defer an office task by placing it (say, a letter that needs answering) in a "tickler" file. Ticklers have sections numbered 1-31 (for days of month) and sections labelled for months of the year. Jobs to be done this month get filed in the appropriate day (number) section. Other items get filed in the month they are scheduled for. At the beginning of a new month, put items in that month's section into the appropriate date sections.
