Hi FTT, I have discovered a similar goal for myself for this year: Keep random sheets and papers in a binder marked with the year. It's a calendar, reminder, scrapbook, & journal all rolled into one. I'll just put them in as they arrive.
This is a slight shift from the "piling" style where flat surfaces catch everything, to more of a "filing" style. Keeping my sights low and close for now to test how this works.