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My Go-To, Never Lose Any Files, Folder Structure

My Go-To, Never Lose Any Files, Folder Structure

That works on any system.

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Meghan Donnelly
Dec 06, 2022
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The best part about storing files online is that you don’t have the paper clutter on your desk or in your file cabinet.

The worst part about storing files online is that there is still an opportunity for everything to be a HUGE mess if you don’t use a proper filing system to keep everything neat and tidy.

As someone with ADHD, I need a clear, concise path to the documents I am looking for. If I see a bunch of random files sitting there, I get distracted by them.

That’s exactly why my team and I took time to reorganize our Google Drive and Canva accounts and the various systems that our clients use. Everything is structured the same way, so it’s always easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Here’s the exact folder structure we use to make sure we can always find our files:

  1. Use numbers before your folder names, so your important folders are always sorted to the top of your list. (Numbers come before letters when sorting)

    1. For example, 00 - Business Operations is ALWAYS our top folder

  2. ALW…

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