Master the art of keeping your inbox organized and actionable.

✅ Inbox Management Checklist

• [ ] Start timer (if you have one)
• [ ] Click here for first time info-gathering document
• [ ] Eliminate: Delete junk mail, unsubscribe from newsletters, etc.
• [ ] Archive: Archive old or irrelevant emails
• [ ] Create or file emails into appropriate folders
• [ ] Check (and empty) spam folder
• [ ] Flag priority emails that need a response
• [ ] Flag "FYI" emails that may need attention
• [ ] Stop timer

🎯 Key Principles

Eliminate, Archive, File - Use this three-step approach to process every email efficiently.

Priority vs. FYI - Distinguish between emails that require action and those that are informational.

Regular maintenance - Set aside dedicated time blocks for inbox management to prevent overwhelming buildup.