Episode Three: How I Keep My Binders Current (Without Losing My Mind)
If you’ve been following along, you already know my binders are my secret weapon for staying organized — but even the best system can get messy if you don’t maintain it. The good news? Keeping your binders current doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how I keep mine in check: Set a Quick Update Schedule Once a week, I do a 5–10 minute binder check. I flip through each section, pull out anything outdated, and slip in new pages. If it’s something seasonal (like school forms or schedules), I note the replacement date right on the calendar. Use a “To File” Pocket Life happens, and sometimes you just don’t have time to hole-punch and perfectly file papers. That’s where my “To File” pocket comes in. Anything that needs to go into a binder later goes here, and I tackle it during my weekly check. Purge Without Guilt Old menus? Last year’s class roster? If I won’t need it again, it’s gone. My binders only hold what’s useful now. This keeps them from turning into time capsules. Go Digital...