Tickler System - old fashioned or genius?!?
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- A tool I've used for almost 30 years, is a Tickler System - old fashioned or genius?!? Let me know in the comments below!
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I have used this for years. Another part to that is: if you have a tendency to put projects off by moving them to another day, put a dot in a corner each time you move it and on the 3rd dot it is your top priority. Kind of keeps your feet to the fire on procrastinating.
OH MY GOSH! I'd never heard of that - but I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for sharing, Nora!
Fantastic!!!
I remember this from Sidetracked Sisters, or was it Sidetracked Home Executives. Also a system to clear out clutter and then upkeep of the house. They were hilarious, I had cassette tapes in the car, years later I still laughed out loud
Can you sheet of dates be mailed? I don't know how to physically retrieve anything to paper from my cell phone. Will Office Max be able to retrieve for me? Guess I'll have to ask them. Thank you.
Looking forward to watching you & the Posh Paper Lady on May 15th.
I found you a week ago and I have watched you NON STOP! Even if the video isn't specific to myself just listening to you has been so calming and puts my anxiety at ease! Over this last week have binged all of your videos and love every one of them! You helped me finally tackle so many projects I've been putting off for the last 6 months! Thank you so much for being you and being here for all of us. You're an inspiration and a God send!!
I love her too. ❤ Just hearing her speak calms me and helps me focus.
Wow! You are so sweet! Thank you Jezzy Daizy! I am honored that I could help. xoxoxo
Isn't she wonderful! I've learned so much from her. I love watching her.
Same here!!! I feel like we're fam.
This makes a great "backup".
Electronics are prone to corruption.
Wall calendars run out of room if you have a lot for that day.
Phones don't always port to the new phone.
Sometimes, phone alarms or notifications aren't turned on.
This makes me have peace of mind....
I LOVE that this helps with your peace of mind. :)
Or worse you lose or the phone gets stolen (ask me how I know!!), and all your notifications/reminders are gone! I do use a tickler at work...now to re-establish one at home!
Oh no!!!! So sorry that happened! Have fun making your tickler file for home 🌺
there used to be a book out called "S.H.E". for Sidetracked Home Executives. they used a tickler system to remember recurring household chores.
I love that! I'll have to see if I can find it!
@@TheCraftyOrganizerI found it on Amazon
Cool... I've never heard of this....
Something I'd recommend if you're going to save a receipt for warranty... Make a copy of it because those receipts fade....
When I've had disputes with a company, I put all notes etc in a clear top loading sheet so if they contact me, everything is in one place... Once it's resolved, I put the whole thing in my file cabinet... I'm known for getting names and taking thorough notes😀
Good tips! Thanks, Vaye!!!
Working as a legal secretary my entire career, I used this system to be sure we didn’t miss any filing dates I never thought of using this at home! You’re a genius! The older I get, the more help I need. To remember things.
I've always needed help remembering things!!!!! You'll be ahead of the curve, since you've used it before! Let me now how it goes! xoxxo
I absolutely love this system!! I can sit down the month before and write out all the cards for the following month at once and put them in the day to be mailed. I can also use it to make notes on when to cancel subscriptions I decide not to keep before they charge my card. Plus, all of your other ideas. Thank you for sharing this!!!
I'm so glad you like it! Thanks, Bonny xoxoxo
I am going to use it for cards, too. I usually get busy and forget birthdays or anniversaries. As I get older sending cards, greetings, or letters seems more important.
I sure do! Thank you, United States Navy for teaching me this in 1979. All things old are new again.
LOL Right???? If it works - use it! :D
My mother, now 94 yo, was an executive secretary and a very good one. She was super organized (still is) she taught me how to use a tickler and I used it in all my administrative positions as well. I had a large tickler file that was like one large notebook made of the file folders all glued together. It was great. Nice to see someone giving this system it's due!
Tell your Mom well done! I am happy to share this amazing system 🌺
Awesome idea. I had never heard anything like this. Thanks for sharing. I'm old school and love hard copies of anything and filing is something I'm more comfortable with.
Glad it was helpful!
Love this file system for years, use at home, and work. Couldn't do without.
Great to hear!
When I was working I always used this system and it worked amazing.
Valid point. The tickler file. Calendar, to do list, action list is only as good and effective as you access it.
I did use a tickler when I worked at the bank. It was great but I didn't need it at the next job. Since I am retired now, I forgot all about it. As a caregiver now and am so busy between work, shopping and cooking for her and then having to keep my home up in my "spare" time (I thought I was supposed to be retired) that I am constantly loosing information and all those little notes that keep disappearing. Thanks for reminding me.
You bet! I stopped using them too, until my kids got into school! Boy, was it helpful! LOL Hope it helps with your current roll 💜 I keep hearing people say they are busier now that they are retired!!!! ;)
I called this a follow up system. "Tickler" sounds a lot more fun!
Right? I'm sure it was because it tickles our brain to remember! LOL
Yes, please mail a set out to me. I can not copy things from my cell phone
When my workplace computerized 25 years ago I trained the program. The ticker page was a bane to the workers, because it reminded them of what actions were due and wouldn't go away until completed. Plus it was easy for the supervisors to keep track of them, too!
I love that!
It's years since I've used one but your video has reminded me how awesome a system it is! Thankyou
Great to hear!
I have never heard of this system. It is genius. My doctor gives me paperwork for lab tests or x-rays three months from now. Now I can have a place to put that paperwork so it does not get lost. Thank you!
Yay! So glad I could help!
Great suggestion about the medical papers!
Great video 😊 I used a tickler system for many years in my line of work, and I continue to use one that I set-up for home. Works so easy and simple. 😊
That is awesome!
Brilliant idea, didn't know about it, but yes, I plan to try it. I am recently widowed (last month) and I am revamping and reorganizing everything! This is going to come in very handy...fortunately, I was the bill-payer, but this will keep me on-track so much easier. Thank you, Noreen. Blessings!
So sorry for your loss. Hope this will help at least make paperwork easier for you 💜
Never heard of a tickler system. This would be great for my parents who are in their eighties . This would be good for my mom to keep and organize their bills, and pending things.
Absolutely! Hope it helps them. :)
I've used the tickler system at work as well. One more thing that I thought about while watching your video. There may be some paperwork that needs to be kept/filed once you're finished with the task, so I suggest make one more folder titled "To Be Filed" and put those things into that folder, then file it once a week or once a month depending on how much is in there.
Great tip! Thanks, Ruth!
This system is great for school age kids forms, homework, events etc.
YES! That's what made me start using it at home!!! :)
I too was an Executive Assistant for 20 years. I was forced to leave my career however after a stroke left me with a bit of brain damage. Not complaining, the Lord used it ALL to our good, so thankful.
Commenting bc the stroke took many memories, one of which was my tickler filing system, YOU brought the memory back!!! Thank you! Our office is such a mess and I haven't been able to figure out what is wrong, what I'm not doing I use to do?? NOW I'm ready to tackle that room!!
Working on craft room still with help from your videos I might add. I'm taking it from So "pretty" to FUNCTIONAL! Still pretty but much more functional.
Love watching your videos!!!
Kelly
I remember paper tickler systems. I worked for an insurance company back in the dark ages.
I am guessing it's not a common system anymore... but I still think it's really useful!
I have used the tickler system in my jobs in the past, as well as at home.
I used this for years in my work settings. Love it❣️
Yay! Thanks for watching!
I set up a similar system for a certain type of incoming paper. There’s always something that I want to hang onto for a limited time like concert schedules or quarterly community newsletters, or even some catalogs, but where to keep and when to weed was always a problem. So I set up monthly files - new arrivals always go in the current month, and the current month is always in front. It’s easy enough to find things, and when the next month comes up it’s obvious that anything left in the folder is old and I can toss it. It’s really helped cut down paper clutter, and it’s super-simple and doesn’t require any extra time or effort to weed out old stuff.
Way to go!
Thank you so much! My Parkinson’s is always making me forget things.......well I’m getting old too but that can’t be it! I am going to try this. Thanks so much!
I forget things too!!!! It's why I love this system! LOL
I used one....loved it! Flip daily calendar-and my 1-30 file. It was a smooth running engine 🤍
Right? It's such a great automated system! Thanks for sharing :)
This is also known as a 43 Folders system. It was popularized many years ago by David Allen, author of Getting Things Done.
I have used calendars but I think I like this system much better. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I definitely like this system. I don't like having cards hanging out of my planner or not being able to write in it because it is bulky. I love the idea of covering the folder with pretty scrapbook paper!
So glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
I've never heard of this system, but it sounds good to keep track of so many things. I also like the covers with the dry erase idea. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Yay! Glad you liked them. :)
Oh my goodness. I always used a tickler system. I forhot all about that.
I am setting one up. I surely need it!
Thank you so much.
Yay!!! So glad! 🌺
I found you while I was recuperating from a shattered pelvis. I must’ve watched a lot of your videos. Also, I watched a lot of other peoples videos on organizing. And I must admit yours is the best, although you don’t organize necessarily for a beader, I have taken your plastic envelope file system and removed three of the dollar store tubs, many, many plastic containers, and I have all my gem stones now filed in two little bins easily accessible, and I just love your This & That file! Wow, that grew so BIG that it needed one of those containers to hold it so I can find things.
I am now going to start filing my crystals and pearls, and I’m a little daunted by this chore, but I want it to be just as efficient as my gemstones as my large glass beads. So thank you Noreen.
Also, I use a lot of those yogurt containers and cottage cheese containers. They don’t work for my beads cause I can’t see-through, but how can I turn these into being something viable or usable or a gift of some sort? I’m curious what you might come up with .
Many thanks.
I've not done much beading - but I am so glad you found the helpful anyway! Since all of those yogurt containers are free... what I would do is take pictures of the beads inside, and then print the picture and cut it down to label size and attach to the outside! Then it will look like you have a 'window' to what's inside. ;)
I have one by month only because I am retired and don't have that much activity. I use a sheet of lined paper and note anything significant that I want to remember. I used this for 5 years and I can look back and see when I last changed the furnace filter, painted a room, or when furniture was delivered.
I too used to have a job as administrative assistant and I tend to use those skills often. I also have a bin that keeps all the warranty and sales slips from purchases/repairs in my home.Thanks for all you do!
Genius, Billie!!! Love that simplified idea! Thank you so much for sharing it!
Tickler system! Yep, at the doctor's office... and in my office drawer even as I type.
:) You are so awesome.
I used this for years when I worked. I created one for home in a Large index card box for reminders - events, appointments, etc. I can also put my hand made cards in there, ready to mail when it is time.
Brilliant!
My mom used to have a big accordion file folder thing she put cards in for people...had it broken down to months and within months the days. Hallmark came out with a small pretty thing styled the same way several years later. I always thought it was funny that mom had it first. 💖
Love your idea of flipping the file folder inside out to get the tab on the correct side❣
Glad it was helpful! I always like to cheat a system, if I can. LOL
I always had a tickler file at work. I used one at home when I paid my bills via snail mail. I do “future planning” these days in my Happy Planner system. It helps me remember when it is time to renew my driver’s license, oil change, tire rotation, etc. But I never thought about adding warranties, etc., like I did at work. Now that I’m retired, I sit down with my planner every morning and check what is on tap for that day. I need to add a tickler file to help enhance this process! Thank you for the reminder!
Yay! Glad I could help!
This is a completely new thing for me but it seems like a great idea - clean and simple. Sounds like a system that would really grow.
Glad it was helpful!
Yes, I still use this system, only I use it with the PENDIFLEX Desk sorter. The one I have is Months (Jan-Dec) with Numbers 1-31. I love this product keeps my papers in one place and desk clear!!
I always had a tickler file when I was working, but never thought to make one up for home. Been retired for 20 years, and the old brain has a lot of Senior Moments any more - so a tickler file at home will come in handy.
So glad you like it!!!!! Thanks, Barb! 💜
Thanks for watching!
Tickler system? Yes. I’m old enough to remember these. And I’ve used them extensively, and in fact use them now. A 3x5 card file box now tells me what I need to do when. I also have cards in the monthlys, which are brought into the current month. I like the idea of writing on a 3x5 card because it allows me to slow down and think. I also use one to keep my monthly receipts for my taxes. Thank you for bringing this back!
Adding: The dry erase technique is genius! I’ll try this on my monthly receipt files.
Yay! Glad I could add something new! Thanks for watching, Beth!
This is pretty smart...and the decorative file folder diy is a game changer!
I've done something similar with my planner for a while. I write ally important tasks on post it notes ans ans stick them on dates I want to do them. When they are complete, I write them in permanently for that day. My planner then becomes a list of accomplishments! If I don't complete something, that task moves to the next day. That also becomes helpful for mindfulness; if I find a sticky note chasing me for several days, I know I need to figure out why I'm avoiding that chore.
That's really smart! I like it!!!!!!
👍👍Genius!...an organizer I MUST try! Thank you, Norrine!🤗🤗🤗
You are so welcome!! Let me know what you think after you try it!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Most certainly will do!❤
You can also add days of the week for tasks that are done routinely through the week. Grocery Shopping on Thursday, keep your grocery list in the Thursday folder, etc.
Great tip!
I've used the Tickler File in much of my working life!
It's just such an easy, helpful system!
This would work great for my Handmade card system . I will never forget to send a birthday card again. Thank you thank you ❤️🇦🇺
You are so welcome!
Thank you for introducing me to the Tickler System I will be using it!
Hope you like it!
I've never heard of this and never used a system like this. Thanks for sharing it🤓🙋🏼
You’re welcome 😊
I still use this at my office job! I didn't know that it was called tickler system but it works!!
I think there are a few names... but this is what I first heard it called - so it stuck! LOL
I might use the monthly portion of this, but electronics take care of the daily need for me. Loved your video, especially how you made the decorative file folders!
Thanks for watching! xoxoxo
I’ve used the tickler system at my job for over 26 years. Still works for me!!
They are amazing, right?? Is your system set up any differently than mine?
I also used a tickler system when I worked. Funny how we forget things when we retire!
I stopped using one when I stopped working in an office - I started it back up when my kids started school!!! So many notes, permission slips, etc. A huge helper!
I don't know why I didn't think about using one of these at home! I used one in the office when we got a new girl and she set one up for herself and showed me how to use it. This is what I call one of those duh moments.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer My system is basically like an accordion file with the dates in the front and the months at the back. I love it!
I'm an administrative assistant and cannot wait to try this in my office. So many of my tasks are happening at a specific time of year, so this would be an awesome tool to make sure I don't forget to do those things that need doing during the year! Thank you!
I'm so glad you find this useful!!!!
Perfect for this paper girl.
Yay!!! So glad you liked it.
I used this system for years when I worked as a secretary in an office many years ago. I am old school and like actual files and not digital files. I am setting up "tickler file' right now. Thanks for video to reminder of this great system.
Yay! Hope you like using it again. :)
This is a wonderful piece of Practical Genius! And I Love the decorative hack with the scrapbook paper. Noreen, you have done it again! I can’t wait to try this one.
Thank you so much!
Drinking wine and watching from Dallas!
I had wine last night too! What are you drinking??
Never heard of it, but a genius idea for sure. TFS.
You are so welcome
I worked for the same company for 35 years before retiring 10 years ago. I used a tickler system that was left by the previous employee. At some point, I implemented the system at home and continue to use it now that I am a senior citizen... I also like my Rolodex system. I am not completely attached at the hip to my cellphone and still have a landline in my home so I enjoy having the Rolodex on my desk for quick reference.
Love this system Norrine! I also like how you showed how you decorated your folders! Lol I may have to update and decorate the file systems I use! I keep one for our huge home and property, with files and reminders for various maintenance.... case in point..... when I need to call by, just to get a reasonable service appointment date, for shutting down and winterizing our sprinkler system......
As a former Admin Assistant I always used the tickler system. In my personal life I’ve used it for paying bills, mailing greeting cards and more! If you don’t want to make folders most office supply stores have accordion files already marked with numbers and/or the alphabet or month.
That is awesome!
I didn't know what it was until you demonstrated it. In my experience we called it a Diary system. :)
Love that! I have now heard many names for it. I still think genius fits best. LOL
I cant believe I've never heard of this before in my life! I'm an office manager and have been for over 25 years. Ill have to try this as someone pointed out there's things that come up in different parts of the year. Another genius idea!!
Let me know how it goes! I love it for those things that come up that you need to do, but don't have time for. I jot it on a note to 'remind me to do it'. And drop it in a date a few days, or in the following week. If i have time that day, GREAT! If not, it gets moved to another date. Nothing gets missed!
Hello from Bonnie Scotland. We used to call it a bring-up system. I was just saying the other day that I'm going to start using one again 😁
Love that!!!! I'd not heard that name for it yet. :)
I had a system to when I worked frome home some times.Just in a little plastikcontainer, like the white one, that you showed. It helped a lot, so I dident forgot things. And by the way right now, I am making a little filefolderboks out of a biscuit box. Where I want to store my left over seeds and another boks to seeds I collect in nature 🙃🙂 maybe I will show it in the facebookgroup when It is done 😍
YES! Please do!!!
& I look at it the night before, too.
this is my first time hearing of this system. sounds good to me, especially since i am a “little pieces of paper” kind of person! thanks for the explanation 👍🏼
Hope you enjoy it!
Wow, I have never heard of this before, but I am sure going to try it. Thanks for the great ideas you come up with xxx
Hope you like it!!!!!!
really enjoy all your ideas, made a 2 drawer organizer with the foam board and a cabinet to keep my cards I make, thank you
That is so exciting!!!!! I'd love to see pictures of it!!!! You can share them to my Crafty Organizer page on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/
Great idea! I have used something similar when I was working but your idea is much more stream lined. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching!
Genius then
Genius now
i L💛VE this idea!! im definitely going to give it a try..im ALWAYS loosing notes, lists, mail !! thank you!
So glad! Let me know how it goes!
Such an Awesome System. So simple yet effective. I love it.
We're back on lockdown, but as soon as we open up again I'm definitely trying this. I am the queen of bits of paper, this system will be perfect for me.
Thank you so much.
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You deserve 5 file system emojis for this idea. Hahaha I think I'm going to rate your videos with file emojis from now on. 🥰
Hope the lockdown ends quickly. 💜
Good Morning Norrine, ☀️☕️ I never heard of this but will try it. Love this idea. Have a great weekend
Thank you, Maritza! You have a great weekend too!
Sounds promising. Thank you. By th way You look extra pretty today. Love your bangs.
Oh thank you so much! 😊
Hey Norrine....I have never heard of the Tickler System. I can't stand that stack of papers that I always have on my countertop and this Tickler System sounds A-MAZING to me. I'm going to give it a try and get my husband to use it as well. So so happy you shared this with all of us! Two thumbs up, girl!
Forgot to add, I often use downloads from bloggers' websites and think it's a great idea!
I'm so glad!!! Try it out and let me know what you think! Hope it really helps. 💜
I didn’t know it was called a “tickler” system. I used this system in a small card file box many years ago! Very timely, I’m working on home office today, and have renewed excitement for the task - I will definitely use this system again, and in a much wider capacity. Great tips and ideas, thank you for taking the time.
Glad it was helpful! Have fun!
i have never heard of the tickler system..thanks for sharing. I thought it was someone who went around tickling people...😊😁✌
Just tickling your memory! LOL At least, that's why I think it got its name!
As a paralegal, of course I know what a tickler system is. Even if we were fully digitalized, I always had one anyway. Computers can go down at the worst times.
You are absolutely correct.
Great idea! Thank you! I would love the print off of the numbers and months. Looks like you printed on labels for application to folders. Really like the idea of using clear tape to cover label portion for reusing. Your videos are great and I always learn something!
I'm happy to send them! I'm just asking for the cost of postage.... Can you email me your address at CallClutterFairy @gmail.com
1/3 cut tabs are great to separate by quarters (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, etc)
I used to use one - I need to set up on again. I love all of your ideas. Thank you for all you share and do. Now I am off to make my new Tickler System.
Have fun!
I'm willing to try this system
I have to keep up with my bills and appointments and my mom's as well. Thanks for the tip and idea
Let me know how it goes!!!
I would love to get this system in place love it
How did I miss this video? I loathe relying on digital calendars. Manila files are so much better because documents or tactile reminders fit perfectly. When I was an admin assistant/OM I had s similar system using desk calendars. This is what I need for keeping schoolwork and lessons organized. 😸
Right? I always used it at work, but never thought about using it at home! lol
I love that idea.
Yay! The tickler system is alive & well. I believe many will may think this is too simple, old fashioned in our digital age, but is so handy & quick! TU for showing its usefulness!
As long as we still have paper, I'll keep sharing ways to manage it! LOL
I’ve done this for years, both in the office and at home. I don’t know what I’d do without it. I first read about it in the Getting Things Done book.
I love that! Thanks for watching!
Ooh, I like this idea a lot! I heard of paper tickler systems for daily schedules, but I don’t need a schedule most days so digital is sufficient. It’s the floating papers that weigh on me. I have a reasonably well-organized file drawer, but rifling through it to find something is not for me so it’s strictly for archiving. Tickler folders sound like a better way to go!
Something I might add to each month folder is a simple form with 31 numbered boxes or lines (one for each day of the month) plus a single box in any leftover space. I would note recurring annual or semi-annual events, like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, property tax bills, etc., in the box for the day they occur. Things that occur during that month but not on any specific day - like special yard work or daylight savings time - go in the leftover box. I can add new recurring events as they occur. I would probably use a small sticky note or something erasable for events that may not be recurring but have no paper accompaniment, like a one time online subscription.
I may even experiment with piggy-backing 2-3 days per folder to compact the system since most of my folders will probably be empty. And maybe add a TO BE ARCHIVED folder for finished things that can go to my file drawer whenever there’s enough in there to bother with that.
You can use folded up copy paper to 'try it out' so you don't waste money on files. :) Try it out and let me know what you think!!!!
I know this would be helpful to my husband who is the file keeper here but if I was in an office job, I would use this for certain. thanks for sharing.
This my first time hearing about the tickler system I need this. Thanks
No problem! Thanks for watching!
Genius!
This sounds like a fabulous system!!
I've used this for bills, birthday cards, etc. All of my digital reminders are set for 1 week, 1 day & 1 hr reminders, so plenty of time to get the gift, card, etc & place in the file.
I still use mine. At the office mainly.
I did actually use this system when I worked. I couldn't get along without it! I don't use it now, but it would be good for keeping actual papers, tickets, cards, etc., as you suggested in a central place. Those are the things I leave lying on counters so I can "always find them" (until they get covered up with other things.) I think I'll try the tickler again!
I'm amazed at how much paper we still need to keep track of! LOL It's a huge helper. How are you liking your van??