1 Maintain a tickler file of ideas for later use.

2 Whether you use a calendar, a tickler file, or an assistant (in person or computerized) to rattle your cage at a designated time is simply up to what works best and is easiest for you.

3 When you log-on in the morning, the tickler file automatically reminds you of "things to do" for that day.

4 Tickler File: A set of 43 folders, labeled 1 – 31 and January – December, used to remind us of tasks we need to do on a specific day.

5 Keep a tickler file for the interesting tasks to stay focused.

6 You can also use a tickler file to supplement this.

7 By running a travel agency, he picked up the idea for a "tickler file," a series of folders labeled by day, week, and month that helps people prioritize tasks.

8 I have a file cleanout day scheduled in my tickler file or calendar for once or twice a year.

9 If it takes more than two minutes to do, but it in your Action or Tickler file.

10 I have a file cleanout day scheduled in my tickler file or calendar a year.

11 If you open mail at your office desk, make sure you have a trash can/recycling bin, filing cabinet, shredder, tickler file, sticky notes, pens/pencils, and paper clips within arms reach.