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file drawer hacks (or product ensdorsements)
bbushman | Nov 7 2005
Hello all: 1. Conversion Hacks: I've got some drawers that are the proper dimensions and such for folders where I've currently stowed my newly e-labeled, alphabetized, happy manilla folder party. Alas, they don't have the lovely mechanism that props them up and makes an un-full drawer more than marginally usable. :) Does anyone know of any makeshift or modular products or hacks available to do this job without investing in new drawers? 2. New Drawers: Ok, if the answer is "NO!" on the above, any recommendations on reasonably durable, useful drawers that won't cost me my first born? 3. Success with hanging files: Anyone had comfortable success with the "manilla folder in a hanging file" approach? Finally: I've NEVER had great success with filing in previous attempts - I always go hog wild for a weekend, and then pile-omania again. I have reason to believe this time will be different - between the general GTD inbox/review approach, how much (albiet bizarre) satisfaction I got this weekend from going nuts with my shiny new label maker, my absolute NEED at this point, and the overall peace that I'm starting to achieve in my first weeks of GTD... but still, any strokes of brilliance, tweaks, techniques, or hacks that clinched your success? Disclaimer: In my childhood I was completely Type-A: at age 7, my mom used to move my model cars a few inches just to test me, my dresser was impeccable, and I was probably the only 9 year old in my 3rd grade class with a alphabetical filing system for past homework, stuff I was reading, and my pithy adolescent finances. :) But somewhere in my teen years, that spun hopelessly out of control, and here in my mid 20's, I'm still struggling between chaos and order. My computer has actually always been one place that I stay fairly organized, but my offline life- not so much. :) 20 Comments
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 I know David Allen is...Submitted by communicatrix on November 9, 2005 - 1:09pm.
I know David Allen is vehemently anti-hanging file system BUT... He's also about adapting the system to fit your needs. I just like hanging files better. I've tried the just manila folder method and found it to be a constant source of aggravation, torn cuticles and paper cuts. YMMV. Apparently, 95% of the GTD world's does. I think where Allen's system is spot on is in having all your supplies handy-dandy next to you. I have a lot of hanging files, a lot of interior folders, fired-up labeler and space in the drawer, which is literally right next to me since it holds up the right side of my desk. Using those interior folders made specifically for hanging files helps, i.e., the ones that don't stick up past the hanging file. Also, I think long and hard about whether I need a new file before I create one! But I would be interested to hear real-life stories of how the no-hanging-file system has helped people. In my life, it hasn't proven the case. » POSTED IN:
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