Paper Pipeline Setup

Paper Pipeline

Paper clutter can quickly become overwhelming, creating unnecessary stress and frustration. Piles of papers on countertops and tables not only make spaces feel disorganized but also increase the risk of important reminders, bills, or documents being misplaced or overlooked. Over time, managing the chaos of incoming mail, medical records, and other paperwork can feel like a never-ending challenge, adding to the burden of daily life. 

Here’s some examples of what typically piles up in the home:

            • Incoming mail
            • Documents from appointments
            • Forms
            • Receipts
            • Bank statements
            • Tax notices
            • Donation receipts
            • Flyers

Solution: The Paper Pipeline

It’s time to get started and take the first step toward a clutter-free home.

Setting up your paper pipeline is the key to tackling incoming paper with ease. With this simple system, you’ll put an end to messy piles and create a manageable process that keeps everything organized and stress-free.

Paper clutter starts with just one unclear document. A bill you’re unsure about, a note you might need later—so it gets left on the counter. Then another joins it, and soon you’ve got a pile.

The Paper Pipeline puts an end to that cycle. The Paper Pipeline Setup Guide will help you set up a practical, low-stress system to manage paper as it comes in—so you never have to face the pile again. 

How the Pipeline Works

From the moment paper enters your home, you’ll follow a clear workflow:

  1. Collect and contain – All incoming paper is collected into a designated receptacle (daily)
  2. Sort – Quickly sort and label your incoming paper (weekly)
  3. Take Action – Address what requires immediate action or follow-up (as needed)
  4. File or Destroy – File important records in an organized system or shred unnecessary ones (monthly)

Let’s Get Started!

Paper Pipeline Setup Guide

There are a lot of papers coming into your home every day.
Set up an easy and reliable system to take control of incoming papers so they don’t pile up.


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Container Ideas

Set up your Pipeline for success!
See Anney’s suggestions for practical containers to use to take control of your Paper Pipeline and where you can buy them.


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Set Up Reminders (Optional)

Email reminders are gentle nudges from Anney to help you remember to build new habits and keep your paper pipeline flowing smoothly.
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SET UP REMINDERS

Bonus Resource

Stop the Paper!

The most effective way to reduce paper clutter is to stop it at the source.

This one-page guide is full of tips to cut off incoming paper before it gets to your home.


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Once you have read the Paper Pipeline Setup Guide,
decided on the containers you will use, and have set up the optional reminders from Anney,
you are ready to proceed to Module 2.


MOdule 2