Before using the Paper Tiger, frustration was the hallmark of my attempt to get organized; filing was a special challenge. People with attention-deficit are not good at details unless the process is interesting and fun. Organizing seemed to be an insurmountable challenge, and I was destined to live in a mess.
After the Paper Tiger help desk addressed my concerns, my initial skepticism was replaced with enough confidence to purchase it.
It took some time for me to determine my way to file with the Paper Tiger. Following a couple of false starts, the process became clear. Using the program aided my ability to focus, and filing went from confusing to simple.
Because of my interest in cooking, I had piles of recipes and could not easily find a single one. Entering the recipe information in the Paper Tiger took time, however, I realized I only had to do it once and I was making an investment in my quality of life.
Pre-printing location information on self-adhesive round labels saved time and the information is easy to read. With hundreds of recipes filed in the Paper Tiger, the search function alone is worth the initial price. For example, if left over buttermilk is on hand, a search will list all recipes with buttermilk in the title or keywords. This function has turned a pile of interesting recipes into a collection that is easy to explore.
Once I experienced the value of the Paper Tiger, my motivation to clean up and organize items increased significantly. For example, the garage is now organized, and I know the contents of each box. This momentum enabled me to spend months tackling messy shelves, drawers, and closets.
The stage on which I spend most of my time, that is my apartment, is now largely organized, not because it should be, but because it feels good. More organizing and filing is on my agenda, however, I am not concerned because I know how to use the Paper Tiger and make it my friend.
Many thanks,
Robert Caldwell
