Most people end up with a big project on their hands now and then. Maybe you're in the process of moving, changing jobs, researching landscaping ideas, deciding on a college, or have a large event you're hosting. One tool that is always helpful with big projects is a project binder. To make one, you will need:

1. one 2-inch, D-ring, 3-ring binder
2. plastic, 3-hole punched pocket folders
3. removable labels
4. a Sharpie
5. a 3-hole punch tool

Begin sorting your papers into categories. For instance, if you're building a new home, you'll likely have categories like:

Bank Info
Builder Info
Exterior Specs
Interior Specs
Utilities
Landscaping
etc.

Using your labels and Sharpie, label a pocket folder with each category and insert those pocket folders into your binder.

3-hole punch your papers and insert them BEHIND the pocket folder for the corresponding category. Insert smaller papers, or papers that cannot be 3-hole punched, into the pocket folder itself.

When the project is complete, if you need to keep the papers in your binder for reference, you can actually make file folders for each category and store these papers in your home or work filing system, without the bulk of the binder. If you don't need the papers after the project is complete, recycle them. Either way, reuse the binder and the pocket folders for another project.

Putting together a project binder is the same for any project you're working on...except your categories will be different, of course.

By the way, I like using removable labels because a) they allow you to easily change a category name if you need to and b) when the project is done, all the labels could be removed and the folders can be used for a completely different project. I like using a Sharpie for writing on the labels because anything written with a Sharpie is bold and easy to see.

Whenever you have a project you're working on, make yourself a Project Binder, applying the techniques I've described above. It will make your life a whole lot easier, time will be saved, costly errors will be reduced or eliminated, you won't feel stressed, and you'll be able to find everything you need when you need it.

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Some people are eternally happy no matter what their situation. Others find it a constant struggle to find happiness. Most folks are somewhere in between both of these.

Throughout the years, I have determined that the happiest people in the world are not just happy 'by chance,' but because they've taken specific actions in their lives. Once you know and apply these actions, you'll be able to harness and release the happiness that is deep within you.

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___ 1. Do today's task on my December Monthly Organizing Checklist. The December 13 TO DO focuses on reusable water bottles. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my December Monthly Organizing Checklist.

___ 2. Make a project binder. What project are you currently working on or want to start? Make a project binder so everything is organized from the get-go.

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'A new project can offer you a new challenge.' (Ronald Koeman)

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