happiness project monthly breakdown: files/finances (nov)

papers – 6 may 2016

November is the “Files/Finances” month in my Happiness Project. In 2013, 2014, and 2015, I’ve spent a LOT of time organizing my paper files, my computer files, my iTunes, my email, and more. We’ve written a will. I created health histories for me and the girls. I created academic files for the girls. We’ve gathered serial numbers into a document. I backup my computers monthly. I still have a ways to go with creating a budget, an emergency preparedness plan, and some other things.

I now have a yearly schedule to help me stay on track with the files and finances.

• Jan: Update budget
• Feb: Update serial numbers/passports/credit cards
• Mar: Organize computer files, backups, raw photo files (yikes)
• Apr: Organize e-mail (get to 1550)
• May: Organize iTunes
• Jun: Update academic achievements / print report cards / notes
• Jul: Organize paper files/binders
• Aug: Update medical records
• Sep: Update will
• Oct: Update emergency preparedness/house document
• Nov: Update bills and accounts- monthly bills, passwords