Create a Simple Rule for Incoming Mail and Packages

Open mail the day it arrives. Recycle junk immediately, file important documents in a single dedicated folder, and add any action items to your to-do list right away. This takes about two minutes and ensures no mail pile ever forms.

The goal isn't a perfect filing system — it's preventing that terrifying stack of unopened envelopes on your counter. A simple, consistent habit beats an elaborate system you ignore.