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I'm overwhelmed by the paper in my life - lists, scraps, articles I've clipped. What can I do?

Are there any better systems for an information junkie like me? Why is it so hard for me to let go of paper? I know my life would be so much better if I could acknowledge that I don't have time to research everything and just get rid of all the notes, etc. I've tried to convert everything to PC but it's a huge project. Why am I sabotaging myself from having a great life by always having something that needs organizing and de-cluttering?

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1. Find a trash can and look up your information on the Internet and save files to your computer.
2. Throw it all away or buy photo albums and put them in there and put your books on a shelf.
3. You just need to take the time to sit down and go through these things. Make a pile of what is trash, a pile of keepsakes(which you can put in a scrap book). A pile of important documents, a pile of bills etc. maybe get a file cabinet with labeled folders to help you get better organized. There are just somethings that you can't throw away, I don't think there is anything wrong with that. Hope this helps.
4. You are a hoarder. There is a reason behind your need to save these items and only therapy will help you to figure it out.
5. Destroy everything - but make sure you keep a copy.
6. Scrapbooks with removable pages, so later if you say "I just don't need this anymore" you can take the page out and toss it!!