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[Rachel Murphy]

When I put something in the pocket I move it to the front of the folder, so slowly the unused files move to the back.

I currently file alphabetically (because it seems like the organised thing to do) but some of my most frequently used files are near the back. I think I'll try replacing each used file at the front. Sounds like it could be a lot more efficient.

[Flominator]

My filing concept is quite simple:
* One file from A to L and one from M to Z for everything
* one folder for each current project that needs paper
* one folder for memories (A to Z as well)

I have to admit, that I don't run any own business or something like that, so maybe my system is a bit too simple for you.

@Shane: Scanning everything sounds quite cool. I realized that I like processing my paper inbox much less, than the digital one. Maybe scanning everything really might help.

But I also have a lot of handwritten notes and hints in there, what should I do with them?

[MarinaMartin]

But I also have a lot of handwritten notes and hints in there, what should I do with them?

Scan them, too - and make sure you give the file a descriptive name. I only use ProjectNameNotes#.pdf because I rarely have more than five pages of scattered notes for a particular project, but you could use a more specific naming convention.

If you have lots of handwritten notes that belong to many different projects, I'd look into a better way altogether to capture that information. For example, you could make a wiki of your favorite keyboard shortcuts or tips and put it on your Tickler to review it every three months.

[Flominator]

The thing is, they're not really big sketches and stuff. They're more like small pieces of paper with some words on them that are put in my paper inbox, when a thought comes up.